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Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Tips - Another tough day for the batters as Australia tie the series
The 2nd ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka sees Australia aiming to level the series after a narrow loss in the first match. Despite Sri Lanka's lead, concerns about both teams' handling of the swinging new ball persist. Sri Lanka relies heavily on captain Charith Asalanka's standout performance. Australia, boasting an impactful bowling attack, eyes a comeback. Historically, both teams are evenly matched, each winning two of their last five series encounters. Attention focuses on how Australia can improve its opening pair's performance, crucial to their success in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
- Australia vs Sri Lanka predictions
- First ball between Australia vs Sri Lanka is at 3:00 PM AEDT, Friday, February 14
- Australia shows potential with a collective batting effort despite the loss.
- Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka scores a standout 127, vital for their win in the first ODI.
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Series between Australia and Sri Lanka predicted to end in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)
Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Tips
Australia will tie the series 1-1 after going down to Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo in a low-scoring match once again.
- Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Tips
- Head to Head
- Australia Form
- Australia Squad
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- Australia vs Sri Lanka Frequently Asked Questions
It was evident very quickly that the new ball is going to be very hard to handle for both teams with the quicks able to get it to swing early. Batting was an issue for both teams in the first ODI and it will not be any different in the second edition.
Despite Australia losing the first match, their batting order as a whole made more of an impact than Sri Lanka’s, which was saved by captain Charith Asalanka’s 127-run performance. Other than Asalanka’s heroics, the rest of the batting lineup scored just 87 runs.
Australia will be desperate to find some form as they head into the Champions Trophy and tallying runs on this wicket is the perfect test. I don’t see a lot runs coming from the Australians, but they will do enough to tie this series 1-1.
Head to Head
Series Played: 8
Australia: 3
Sri Lanka: 4
Draw: 1
- Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0
- Sri Lanka won the most recent series 3-2, in Sri Lanka, in 2022.
- Both Australia and Sri Lanka have won two of the past 5 series with the fifth being a draw.
Australia Form
A tough day at the office for the Australians in their first ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo going down by 49 runs.
It was a difficult wicket for the batsmen but the most disappointing aspect of the match for the Aussies was the dismal performance of the openers Matthew Short (0 runs) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (2 runs), who once again were not up to the task to working in the new ball.
The opening pair are coming off a 3-game series against Pakistan where they totalled 78 runs between them and top scored with Short scoring 22 runs in the third match in Perth.
On the bowling front, it was a decent performance with the quality and depth shining as 4 bowlers took multiple wickets as Sean Abbot topped the group with 3, holding the home side to just 214 runs.
Australia Squad
Travis Head, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis, Tanveer Sangha.
Sri Lanka Form
It was an important 49 run victory for Sri Lanka who will stay unbeaten in an ODI series on home soil in their past 11 contests with this being a 2-game series.
A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka saved the day for the home team who also struggled facing the new ball, however, Asalanka was virtually unbeatable, scoring 127 from 126 balls, the only man on the pitch the whole day that got his eye in.
The rest of the Sri Lanka order couldn’t manage more than 30 runs (Dunith Wellalage) and a total of just 83 runs between them.
Asitha Fernado tore through the openers of Australia like a hot knife through butter then Maheesh Theekshana did the rest with figures of 4/40 and an economy of 4.06.
Sri Lanka Squad
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Mohamed Shiraz
Australia vs Sri Lanka Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Australia vs Sri Lanka start?
First ball between Australia vs Sri Lanka is at 3:00 PM AEDT, Friday, February 14
What channel is Australia vs Sri Lanka on?
You can watch Australia vs Sri Lanka on Channel Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Verdict
Australia will win the match with the total match runs falling under 500.
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