The SL vs AUS series moves onto the ODIs after the Test series. Australia cleanswept Sri Lanka at Galle winning the Test series 2-0. The hosts have a chance now to make a comeback in the ODI series by hitting back the Aussies hard.
The Australians made a light work of the first two Test matches. They won the first Test by an innings and 242 runs and won the second Test by nine wickets. The Sri Lankan were a no-match for the visitors who outplayed them in every department.
The series now moves onto the ODIs with Australia missing their senior players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood due to injuries. Mitchell Marsh is also ruled out due to back injury. The sudden ODI retirement of Marcus Stoinis has also shaken up their playing combination.
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With Australia, missing many of their key players, this is Sri Lanka's chance to hit them hard. The side had many of their players featuring in the ICC ODI Team of the Year. Charith Asalanka who scored over 800 runs in ODIs last year is leading the side currently. Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando are likely to open the innings.
With the ball, spin has been their strength over the years. Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the spin attack alongside Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Jeffrey Vandersay. Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando are the two pacers. Kamidu Menis has been a star for Sri Lanka in the past couple of years and he would like to make a mark.
Australia is missing their regular skipper and thus Steve Smith will lead the side. He led the side in the Test series as well. Marnus Labuschagne has been called into the side as his coach believes he plays spin well. Glenn Maxwell is the only recognised all-rounder with the Aussies making their top-order heavier by adding Jake Fraser McGurk and Matthew Short. Travis Head by all means will open the batting with JFM. He is in dream batting form at the moment.
With the ball, there is a lot of responsibility on Mitchell Starc with Pat Cummins missing. Adam Zampa is the senior spinner alongside Tanveer Sangha. Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis are two specialist bowlers in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Head to Head Records
The two teams have played 104 ODIs till date with Australia winning 64 matches and Sri Lanka 36. In the last five games between the two sides, Sri Lanka have won thrice while the Aussies twice. The last meeting between the two sides was in the ODI World Cup 2023 which was won by Australia by five wickets in Lucknow.
Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI Live Streaming Details
When will the SL vs AUS 1st ODI match be played?
The match will be played on February 12.
Where will the SL vs AUS 1st ODI match be played?
It will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
What time will the SL vs AUS 1st ODI match start?
The match will start from 10 am IST.
How to watch the SL vs AUS 1st ODI match live on TV?
Indian fans can tune in to Sony Sports Network channels to watch the live telecast of the match.
Where to watch the SL vs AUS 1st ODI match Live?
The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.
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