SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 1st ODI

Preview:

Sri Lanka will lock horns with the Australian team in the first fixture of the 5-match bilateral ODI series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Australian team lost their last ODI series to Pakistan earlier this year. However, they would look to take this opportunity to improve their performances in the 50-overs format and rankings in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League as well. The players like Marnus Labuschange and Josh Hazlewood will look to be the key contributors.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka won their last ODI series against Zimbabwe and is at a fine momentum with the victory in the last T20I fixture against Australia. The key players will be Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 14th June at 2:30 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Six and Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI Pitch Report:

The pitch at Pallekelle has been a belter of a surface, and the team chasing down the score will have an advantage. The spinners are expected to find purchase and will be the wicket-taking option. A total of 275+ needs to be posted by the team batting first at this venue.

Injury News:

Mitchell Starc will not be available due to a finger injury.

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana

Australia

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Jhye Richardson, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

David Warner:

The experienced campaigner scored the most runs in the T20I series with 130 runs in three innings. In 128 ODIs, he has scored over 5400 runs, with an average of 45.45.

Charith Asalanka:

One of the most consistent contributors to the Sri Lanka team, Asalanka has scored 472 runs at an average of 42.90 in the ODIs.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga:

The talented spinner and a handy batter in the lower-order, Hasaranga will look to continue his good form in the white-ball cricket. In 29 ODIs, he has scalped 29 wickets and scored 546 runs.

Glenn Maxwell:

One of the finest strikers of the ball can provide contribution with the ball as well. In 116 ODIs, he has 3230 runs and 51 wickets to his name.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood:

The leading wicket-taker in the T20I series has been impressive with his variations and accuracy.  In 56 ODIs, he has 93 wickets at an economy of 4.71.

Pat Cummins:

The skillful pacer has been picking wickets in a consistent manner and will hold the key for the Australian team. In 69 ODIs, Cummins has picked 111 wickets.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Kusal Mendis:

The wicketkeeper scored 43 runs in three innings of the T20I series. In the ODI format, he has scored 2297 runs in 82 matches.

SL vs AUS Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Kusal Mendis, Steve Smith, Pathum Nissanka, David Warner (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Dushmantha Chameera

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka (vc), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Glenn Maxwell (c), Josh Hazlewood, Jhye Richardson, Maheesh Theekshana

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Alex Carey:

The wicketkeeper-batter has not played enough international matches leading up this series, and hence, might be a risky pick to be the captain of your fantasy team.

Chamika Karunaratne:

Although he is an impactful player, Chamika has not yet displayed his best performances in the last six months.

Players you should avoid:

Ashton Agar:

The Australian all-rounder could pick only a single wicket in the T20I series and should be avoided.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.