SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 3rd ODI

Preview:

Sri Lanka will lock horns against the Australian team in the third fixture of the five-match bilateral ODI series at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. In the 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka posted 220 on the board, before rain caused the delay. The revised target for Australia was 216 in 43 overs. However, the visitors were dismissed for 189 and lost by 26 runs. The Australian team will rely on the contributions of Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins. The key players for the home team will be Kusal Mendis and Dunith Wellalage.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI

Date & Time: 19th June at 2:30 PM IST and Local Time

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 3rd ODI Pitch Report:

The games played earlier in the month at this venue witnessed the support to the bowlers as well as batters, and the same is expected in this fixture as well. A total of 250 will be the par score on this venue.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SL vs AUS, 3rd ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage

Australia

David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Steve Smith:

Although he has not been able to play a big inning, Smith has been able to provide hefty contributions and has garnered 81 runs in two innings.

Marnus Labuschagne:

The right-handed batter is expected to contribute to both the departments. He has scored 42 runs and picked up 2 wickets in the series.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Dunith Wellalage:

The talented youngster has picked wickets at crunch moments and has absorbed the pressure well in his debut series. He is the joint-highest wicket-taker with four scalps and contributed 20 runs with the bat.

Glenn Maxwell:

The all-rounder is the best pick for this game due to his consistent contributions and has amassed 110 runs at a strike rate of 144.73.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Pat Cummins:

The experienced pacer made a return to the side in the last game and made an immediate impact by picking up four wickets.

Chamika Karunaratne:

The bowling all-rounder was impressive with his accuracy and finished with figures of 3/47 in the 2nd ODI to win the game for the team.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Kusal Mendis:

The wicketkeeper is the leading run-getter of the ODI series with 122 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 95.31, with a top score of 86*.

SL vs AUS Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Kusal Mendis, Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Dunith Wellalage (vc), Glenn Maxwell (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Pat Cummins, Matthew Kuhnemann, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne

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

Kusal Mendis (c), Steve Smith, Aaron Finch, Marnus Labuschagne, Dunith Wellalage, Glenn Maxwell, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pat Cummins (vc), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Danushka Gunathilaka:

The opener has scored 73 runs in two games of this series, but has been fairly inconsistent with his contributions in the earlier series.

Josh Hazlewood:

The talented bowler has not picked up enough wickets in the ODI series, and can’t be risked as a captain pick.

Players you should avoid:

Alex Carey:

The wicket-keeper has only 36 runs in two games of this series and should be avoided in your fantasy team.

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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.