SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 5th ODI

Preview:

Sri Lanka will face the challenge of the Australian team in the fifth and final fixture of the bilateral ODI series at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The series is already won by the Sri Lanka team, and they are leading by 3-1. In the 4th ODI, Sri Lanka posted a total of 258 on the board thanks to the contributions from Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva. Pat Cummins, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Mitchell Marsh picked up two wickets each for the visitors.

Then, Australia were dismissed for 254, with David Warner emerging as the key contributor. For Sri Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Jeffrey Vandersay were terrific with two wickets each to help the team in winning the game by four runs.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 5th ODI

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 24th June at 2:30 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 5th ODI Pitch Report:

It is certainly a surface which has assisted the batters in scoring runs at a brisk pace. However, the spinners have found great purchase and are the key wicket-takers at this ground. A total of 240 is expected to be the par score.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SL vs AUS, 5th ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana

Australia

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Charith Asalanka:

Charith’s knock of 110 helped the team to win the series in the last game. He has scored 173 runs in four games.

David Warner:

The experienced batter scored a terrific 99 in the fourth ODI and has garnered a total of 145 runs in the series.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga:

The spinner and useful batter returned in the last game after missing the third ODI. He has picked up five wickets in two games and scored 58 runs as well.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Jeffrey Vandersay:

The spinner has picked up five wickets in three appearances at an economy of 5.09, with the best figures of 3/49.

Pat Cummins:

Cummins has delivered contributions in both departments of the game. He has scalped six wickets in three matches and scored 39 runs.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Kusal Mendis:

The wicketkeeper has been impressive in the ODI series and has scored the most runs (223) at an average of 111.50, with a top score of 87*.

SL vs AUS Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Kusal Mendis, David Warner (c), Charith Asalanka, Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Chamika Karunaratne

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

Kusal Mendis (c), David Warner, Pathum Nissanka, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pat Cummins (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Chamika Karunaratne

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Pathum Nissanka:

Although Pathum was a centurion in the 3rd ODI, he has been dismissed for a few low scores as well in the last five fixtures.

Aaron Finch:

The captain of the touring party has been inconsistent with his contributions and should be avoided as a captain pick.

Players you should avoid:

Dasun Shanaka:

The skipper of the Sri Lankan team has not lived up to the expectations after a terrific knock in the final T20I 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.