SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 2nd Test, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report

As the anticipation builds for his high-stakes encounter, the cricket fraternity is eager to witness if the hosts can level up the series or if Steve Smith and his team will secure a historic sweep.

ByĀ Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 05 Feb 2025, 16:55 IST

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Preview

After thwarting hosts Sri Lanka in the first Test match at Galle, the Australian side is all set to take them again for the second and final Test match slated to take place on February 6 at Galle International Cricket Stadium. As the anticipation builds for his high-stakes encounter, the cricket fraternity is eager to witness if the hosts can level up the series or if Steve Smith and his team will secure a historic sweep for the first time since 2011.

The visitors will be heading to this Test thriller with confidence after their blistering, dominant innings and 242-run win in the series-opening Test match. With batters Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Josh Inglis showcasing their batting prowess, Australia will be looking to continue their aggressive approach in the second Test match. The 2023 WTC winners' duo of Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann, who crushed the host's batting lineup in both innings of the first Test, will once again be a key on turning tracks. The win in this Test match for them will ensure a series sweep and establish their dominance as they head towards the WTC Final against strong Proteas in June.

On the flip side, Sri Lanka's challenge is to recollect their crushed team effort to put up a formidable performance after their embarrassing defeat on their home turf. Sri Lanka's batting faltered under pressure in the first Test match. The Lanka Lions need to find a way to counter Aussie spinners while ensuring their bowling attack makes early inroads. With another match slated to take place, the Islanders will be hoping to stage their comeback and prove they can stand up to a formidable Australian unit.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test

Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 6 Feb 2025, Thur, 10:00 AM IST ,Galle International Stadium

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Galle International Stadium

Clouds

26.5Ā°C

81% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

L
W
L
L
W

Australia

W
W
W
T
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Steve Smith

AUS - bat

272 Runs

2Ā Matches

2

Usman Khawaja

AUS - bat

268 Runs

2Ā Matches

3

Alex Carey

AUS - wk

202 Runs

2Ā Matches

4

Dinesh Chandimal

SL - wk

189 Runs

2Ā Matches

5

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

175 Runs

2Ā Matches

6

Angelo Mathews

SL - all

120 Runs

2Ā Matches

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

125.81

2Ā Matches

2

Josh Inglis

AUS - wk

106.25

2Ā Matches

3

Jeffrey Vandersay

SL - bowl

105.56

1Ā Match

4

Alex Carey

AUS - wk

78.60

2Ā Matches

5

Matthew Kuhnemann

AUS - bowl

75.00

2Ā Matches

6

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

67.31

2Ā Matches

1

Matthew Kuhnemann

AUS - bowl

15 Wkts

2Ā Matches

2

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

12 Wkts

2Ā Matches

3

Prabath Jayasuriya

SL - bowl

8 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4

Mitchell Starc

AUS - bowl

6 Wkts

2Ā Matches

5

Nishan Peiris

SL - bowl

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Jeffrey Vandersay

SL - bowl

3 Wkts

1Ā Match

1

Mitchell Starc

AUS - bowl

2.61

2Ā Matches

2

Matthew Kuhnemann

AUS - bowl

2.93

2Ā Matches

3

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

3.26

2Ā Matches

4

Prabath Jayasuriya

SL - bowl

3.51

2Ā Matches

5

Ramesh Mendis

SL - all

3.57

1Ā Match

6

Travis Head

AUS - bat

3.79

2Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), D Chandimal, D Karunaratne, A Mathews, AM Fernando, O Fernando, PHKD Mendis, D de Silva (C), NGRP Jayasuriya, JF Vandersay, N Peiris

Bench : S Samarawickrama, LU Igalagamage, Pathum Nissanka, M Priyanath, Sonal Dinusha, MVT Fernando, L Kumara

Australia

AT Carey (wk), JP Inglis, Usman Khawaja, TM Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (C), BJ Webster, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Todd Murphy

Bench : S Konstas, NA McSweeney, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, SM Boland

Injury and availability news

The upcoming Test in Galle will be an emotional one for Dimuth Karunaratne as it marks the 100th and final Test of his illustrious career. In addition, hosts might see the return of Pathum Nissanka, who missed the first Test due to injury.

Pitch Report

The first Test saw considerable turns in Galle International Stadium with spinners from the two sides dominating the match. The turning track will likely be a factor for the second Test. As the ball will gets old, spinners will come into the play and enjoy their share early in the game.

35%

Pace Bowling

65%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

450

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Usman Khawaja AUS | BAT

Australian opening batter has piled up 232 runs from 352 balls featuring 16 boundaries and one six in the series-opening game. The star batter can be in your Dream 11 team considering his great form in Test cricket.

8.5
C

Travis Head AUS | BAT

The left-handed batter has piled up 57 off 40 balls featuring 10 boundaries and one six in the first Test match. The southpaw Travis Head was the leading run scorer in the BGT series vs India and will be looking to continue his great in the 2nd Test vs SL.

7
C

Dinesh Chandimal SL | WK

The Sri Lankan batter has made 72 runs from 139 balls featuring nine fours in the last game. The top-order batter will be looking to showcase his great form in this Test match. One can go for him as a captaincy-pick in your Dream 11 team.

8.5

Steve Smith AUS | BAT

Australian stand-in-skipper has piled up 141 runs from 251 balls featuring 12 boundaries and two sixes in the series opening game. The star batter can be in your Dream 11 team considering his great form in Test cricket.

8.5

Matthew Kuhnemann AUS | BOWL

The Aussie spinner has picked up nine wickets in the last Test match and will be looking to crush the hosts' batting line up in this thriller to win the series.

9

Josh Inglis AUS | WK

Australian middle-order batter has piled up 102 runs from just 94 balls featuring 10 boundaries and one six in the series' opening game. The star batter can be in your Dream 11 team considering his great form in Test cricket.

8

Prabath Jayasuriya SL | BOWL

The Sri Lanka bowler has picked up three wickets in the last Test match and will be looking to crush the Aussie batting lineup in this thriller to level up the series.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7

Nathan McSweeney

AUS | ALL

9.5

Cooper Connolly

AUS | ALL

Last Updated On - Feb 5 2025 4:55 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AUS

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Josh Inglis

9

Kusal Mendis

9

Dinesh Chandimal

7

Usman Khawaja
C

8.5

Travis Head
VC

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Matthew Kuhnemann

8.5

Prabath Jayasuriya

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AUS

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Alex Carey

7

Josh Inglis

9

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Travis Head

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Steve Smith
C

8.5

Dimuth Karunaratne

9

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Matthew Kuhnemann
VC

8.5

Prabath Jayasuriya

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AUS

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7/100

Mega League
Alex Carey
C

7

Josh Inglis
VC

9

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Nathan Lyon

9

Matthew Kuhnemann

8.5

Prabath Jayasuriya

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AUS

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7/100

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Alex Carey
C

7

Josh Inglis
VC

9

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Angelo Mathews

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Nathan Lyon

9

Matthew Kuhnemann

8.5

Prabath Jayasuriya

8

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