SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Injury Updates for Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI

Australia have been through a struggling run of form in the last five ODIs. They are coming off three straight defeats, including a 49-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the first ODI.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 14 Feb 2025, 09:49 IST

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SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI। After defeating Australia (AUS) by 49 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series, hosts Sri Lanka (SL) will take on the Men in Yellow in the upcoming second and last ODI. Notably, the game will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Friday, February 14.

Sri Lanka are coming off two consecutive wins in their last five ODIs, following two straight defeats against New Zealand and a no-result game. They will aim to win this game and seal the series by a 2-0 margin. Interestingly, Sri Lanka have defeated Australia in three of their last five ODIs. Given the home advantage and their in-form spinners, it will be a sumptuous match for both sides.

On the other hand, the defending ODI World Cup Champions Australia have been through a struggling run of form in the last five ODIs. They are coming off three straight defeats, including their recent outing against Sri Lanka. Steve Smith’s men will eye winning this game to level the series with an equal scoreline of 1-1. More importantly, the visitors will aim to head for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 on a winning note in a bid to find their winning rhythm timely.

Meanwhile, speaking of the renowned venue of Colombo, the pitch is expected to assist the spinners and it will only slow down further as the game progresses. Hence the captain winning the toss will be looking to bat first and put a good total on the board. Thereafter, in the second innings, will look to exploit the spinning conditions and put the opponent under immense pressure. For the uninitiated, the Lankan Lions had batted first in the last encounter as well and then spinners played their role to perfection to stun Australia.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd ODI

Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 14 Feb 2025, Fri, 10:00 AM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

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Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Clouds

24.5°C

95% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
L
L
W
L

Australia

L
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Usman Khawaja

AUS - bat

295 Runs

2 Matches

205 Runs

2 Matches

3

Steve Smith

AUS - bat

272 Runs

2 Matches

4

120 Runs

2 Matches

5

Alex Carey

AUS - wk

202 Runs

2 Matches

51 Runs

1 Match

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

115.29

2 Matches

2

Alex Carey

AUS - wk

107.89

1 Match

3

Josh Inglis

AUS - wk

106.25

2 Matches

106.77

2 Matches

105.56

1 Match

6

Travis Head

AUS - bat

100.00

1 Match

16 Wkts

2 Matches

6 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

14 Wkts

2 Matches

4

5 Wkts

2 Matches

9 Wkts

2 Matches

4 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Mitchell Starc

AUS - bowl

2.61

2 Matches

2.50

2 Matches

2.97

2 Matches

4

Nathan Ellis

AUS - bowl

2.56

1 Match

5

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

3.12

2 Matches

3.97

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, AM Fernando, L Kumara, C Asalanka (C), A Fernando, J Liyanage, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, M Theekshana

Bench : PHKD Mendis, JF Vandersay, KNM Fernando, MNK Fernando, M Shiraz

Australia

AT Carey (wk), JP Inglis, TM Head, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Lyon, AM Hardie, Nathan Ellis, SH Johnson

Bench : Mitchell Starc, J Fraser-McGurk, GJ Maxwell, MW Short, A Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Ben Dwarshuis

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update.

Pitch Report

The surface at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known for its bowling-friendly track, especially in the second half of the game. The average score here has been 182 runs while the average first-innings score is 206. The spinners will have an edge here compared to the pacers. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to bat first to trouble the opponent in a tricky run-chase.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

35%

Batting Pitch

182

Average Score

65%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Charith Asalanka SL | BAT

The star batting all-rounder and Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka displayed an outstanding batting performance on a bowling-friendly track in the first ODI against the Aussies. He played a brilliant century knock, scoring 127 runs off 126 balls, with 14 fours and five sixes.

8.5
C

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

Young off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the most successful bowler in the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia. He scalped 4 wickets at just 40 runs in 9.5 overs, with an amazing economy rate of 4.06. Theekshana is also the leading wicket-taker among both teams in the ongoing ODI series.

7
C

Alex Carey AUS | WK

Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was Australia's only ‘good performer with the bat’ amidst a lost game against Sri Lanka in the first ODI. Carey scored crucial 41 runs off 38 balls, with five fours and a six. He can also be selected as one of the ‘captaincy picks’ in this game’s dream11 team.

9

Sean Abbott AUS | ALL

Star Australia pace-bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott was one of the few ‘good performers with the ball’ for the visitors in the ODI series opener. He scalped 3 wickets in his 9-over stint, with a decent bowling strike rate of 18.00.

7

Nathan Ellis AUS | BOWL

Star Australia pace-bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott was one of the few ‘good performers with the ball’ for the visitors in the ODI series opener. He scalped 3 wickets in his 9-over stint, with a decent bowling strike rate of 18.00.

9

Aaron Hardie AUS | ALL

In his 6-over stint, Aaron Hardie was the most economical bowler for Australia in the first ODI. He scalped 2 wickets at just 13 runs in his six-over stint, with an unbelievable economy rate of 2.16. He can also be selected as one of the ‘top picks’ in this game’s dream11 team.

7.5

Lahiru Kumara
SL | BOWL

7

Nathan Ellis
AUS | BOWL

7

Alex Carey
AUS | WK

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9

Matthew Short

AUS | ALL

Australia batter Matthew Short couldn’t even get off the mark in the last game and was dismissed on a duck off two balls.

9

Kamindu Mendis

SL | ALL

Sri Lanka’s batting all-rounder Kamindu Mendis could score only 5 runs off 8 balls in the first ODI. He failed to live up to the expectations of his side.

Last Updated On - Feb 14 2025 9:49 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

4 : 7

AUS

Credits Left
11/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Charith Asalanka
C

8

Sean Abbott
VC

9

Aaron Hardie

9

Glenn Maxwell

9

Asitha Fernando

7

Lahiru Kumara

7.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Nathan Ellis

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

3 : 8

AUS

Credits Left
10/100

Grand League
Alex Carey

7

Kusal Mendis

9

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Jake Fraser-McGurk

8

Sean Abbott

9

Aaron Hardie

9

Glenn Maxwell

9

Maheesh Theekshana
C

8.5

Nathan Ellis
VC

7

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Players
10/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

AUS

Credits Left
18.5/100

Mega League
Alex Carey
C

7

Travis Head

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Avishka Fernando

6.5

Sean Abbott

9

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Dunith Wellalage

7

Aaron Hardie
VC

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Adam Zampa

9

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Players
10/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

AUS

Credits Left
18.5/100

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Alex Carey
C

7

Travis Head

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Avishka Fernando

6.5

Sean Abbott

9

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Dunith Wellalage

7

Aaron Hardie
VC

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Adam Zampa

9

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