SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:

Sri Lanka and Australia will face each other in the 1st fixture of the 3-match bilateral T20I series at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday. Both teams went head-to-head earlier this year, with Australia winning the series by 4-1. In a one-off T20I against Pakistan, they chased down the target of 163 successfully. The key players for the team will be Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood.

After losing to Australia, Sri Lanka faced a 3-0 loss to India as well. But the home conditions would keep them confident ahead of this game. The likes of Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga are vital players for them.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st T20I

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Date & Time: 7th June at 7:00 pm IST and Local time

Live Streaming: Sony Six and Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 1st T20I Pitch Report:

It will be a balanced surface at Colombo, with assistance for the batters as well as bowlers. A total of 150 will be the par score on this venue, and the bowlers would look to use the variations to secure a victory. The rain showers and overcast conditions can help the fast bowlers with the ball.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SL vs AUS, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara.

Australia

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood.

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Pathum Nissanka:

The top-order batter was the leading run-scorer in the T20I series against Australia, with 184 runs in five innings at an average of 36.80.

Mitchell Marsh:

The man in the form delivered impactful knocks for his IPL team, Delhi Capitals. He scored 251 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 132.80. In eight innings of BBL 2021/22, he garnered 347 runs, with a top score of 100*.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga:

The finest bowler of the Sri Lanka team was the leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2021. In the recently concluded IPL, he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker with 26 scalps in 16 matches.

Glenn Maxwell:

The swashbuckling batter scored 138 runs in five innings against Sri Lanka in the T20I series earlier this year. Moreover, he was impressive with 301 runs in 13 innings of IPL 2022.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood:

The experienced fast bowler was the best in the series against Sri Lanka, wherein he scalped a total of 8 wickets in 3 matches. In 12 matches of IPL 2022, he had 20 wickets.

Maheesh Theekshana:

He picked five wickets in as many matches against Australia in February. He continued his fine form to pick up 12 wickets in 9 appearances of IPL 2022 at an economy of 7.46.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Kusal Mendis:

The talented batter will hold the key to steering Sri Lanka finely in this fixture. In 32 T20Is, he has scored 638 runs, with a top score of 79.

Must Pick for SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (C), Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Maheesh Theekshana.

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

Matthew Wade, Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Pathum Nissanka (C), Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Josh Hazlewood (VC), Kane Richardson, Dushmantha Chameera.

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Matthew Wade:

The veteran batter was contributing well in the recently concluded IPL but has not been able to convert his starts, and there are better picks than him.

Dasun Shanaka:

The all-rounder is known for his lusty blows in the end in the subcontinent conditions. However, he arrives late at the crease and has not been bowling for quite some time.

Players you should avoid:

Aaron Finch:

The Australian captain has been below-par with his performances in the international circuit and the IPL and can be avoided for this match.

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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.