SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 3rd T20I

Preview:

Sri Lanka and Australia will face each other in the final fixture of the 3-match bilateral T20I series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Australian team has already won the series and will look to complete a whitewash. In the 2nd T20I, the visitors were impressive in their bowling efforts to restrict the opposition to 124 and then chased it down in under 18 overs.

The key players for the Australian team will be David Warner and Glenn Maxwell, while the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka will hold the key for the home team.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd T20I

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

Date & Time: 11th June at 7:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Six and Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 3rd T20I Pitch Report:

It will be a batting-friendly surface at Pallekele, with totals of around 150 expected to be the par score. The last white-ball game played earlier this year at this ground witnessed the spinners taking the most wickets.

Injury News:

Mitchell Starc will remain unavailable due to a finger injury.

SL vs AUS, 3rd T20I Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

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

Australia

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

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

David Warner:

The top-order batter is the leading run-scorer in the T20I series, with 91 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 168.51.

Aaron Finch:

The Australian captain has displayed terrific timing capabilities in the last two matches and has scored a total of 85 runs, at a strike rate of 160.37.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga:

The quality spinner has picked 4 wickets in 2 matches. He took all the wickets in the last game by finishing with 4/33.

Charith Asalanka:

The top run-scorer for the Sri Lanka team has been consistent to score runs in crunch moments and help the team to post a respectable total on the board. He has 77 runs in the series, at a strike rate of 114.92.

Glenn Maxwell:

The talented all-rounder will be a key player due to his ability to contribute to both departments. He scored 19 runs and picked 2 wickets as well in the last fixture.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood:

The bowler has been in fine form since the onset of the T20 World Cup 2021 and will be a key pick for your fantasy team. He has picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 4.

Kane Richardson:

The leading wicket-taker in this series has effectively used the variations and has five scalps at an economy of 6.93.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Kusal Mendis:

One of the batters with solid technique, Kusal will be the top pick from the wicket-keeper slot. In two matches, he has 37 runs.

SL vs AUS Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Matthew Wade, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Mendis, David Warner (C), Aaron Finch, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka (VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson.

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

Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Danuska Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Glenn Maxwell (C), Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Jhye Richardson.

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Matthew Wade:

Although the experienced wicket-keeper helped the team to win the 2nd T20I, he should not be your captain’s pick, given his inconsistency.

Dasun Shanaka:

The all-rounder and captain of Sri Lanka have managed to score only 14 runs in 2 innings and can be avoided for the captaincy pick.

Players you should avoid:

Ashton Agar:

The Australian all-rounder has not been able to pick up wickets in the series and failed to contribute with the bat in the last fixture as well.

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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.