Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI: Match Preview, Head to Head, Playing XI and Broadcast Details

After a slightly one-sided three-match T20I series that saw Australia come out on top with a 2-1 margin, the focus now shifts towards the five One Day Internationals where Sri Lanka would be hoping to make amends. The first game will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on June 14.

The Aussies would be hoping to sweep the white-ball leg of the tour after showing total dominance in the shortest format. Led by Aaron Finch, a spirited Australian team would be also hoping to rediscover their rhythm in the 50-overs format as the five-time world champions conceded the three-match ODI series in Pakistan 1-2 from a position of strength after having drawn first blood.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have pride to restore after they suffered a third consecutive T20I series defeat this year. More importantly, they would be eager to make the most of their home advantage to try and prove a point in the ODI circuit. It is to be noted that the Lankans have not faced any formidable opponent this year as far as ODIs are concerned, having registered a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in January.

Pitch Conditions

The Pallekele wicket is expected to assist both the batters and bowlers equally. The batters can make merry on this venue once they are well-set at the crease. The spinners will have a huge role in this contest once the ball gets a bit old as they will be able to extract a lot of turn from the surface. Therefore, the captain winning the toss would want to bowl first.

Playing Combinations for SL vs AUS

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will be delighted with the return of Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dhananjaya de Silva in their 50-overs setup. Their return would certainly add more depth to the Lankan squad, and they would be hoping to click as a unit.

Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Danuskha Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Bhanunka Rajapaksa/Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana

Australia

Australia have decided to field a full-strength squad for the five-match series that includes plenty of depth in both their batting and bowling. Almost all members of the visiting squad are seasoned campaigners and would be hoping to make the most of their wealth of experiences to come out on top in the limited-overs leg of this bilateral series.

Probable XI: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labushagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Kane Richardson, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Swepson

SL vs AUS Head to Head

Played – 98| Sri Lanka – 33 | Australia – 61 | Tied – 4

SL vs AUS Broadcast Details

Match Timings- 2:30 PM IST

Live Streaming – Sony Six and Sony LIV app