The SL vs AUS ODI series has been changed with Sri Lanka adding one more ODI to the itinerary. The development was confirmed by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board.
Sri Lanka and Australia will now play a two-match ODI series instead of the one-off ODI that was previously decided. The two ODIs on February 12 and 14 will be played in Colombo.
Sri Lanka will host Australia for a two-match Test series which is part of the ongoing World Test Championship. Both the Test matches will be played in Galle. Australia have already made it to the World Test Championship final alongside South Africa. Sri Lanka cannot make it to the final anymore. However, they will still look to win the series at home.
Sri Lanka Miss Out On Champions Trophy Qualification
Meanwhile, this is the first time that Sri Lanka have not qualified for the Champions Trophy after their performance in the ODI World Cup. They finished nine on the points table having lost games against teams like Bangladesh and Afghanistan, both of whom have qualified for the tournament.
Afghanistan's performance in the ODI World Cup have helepd them qualify for the tournament for the very first time. Meanwhile, for Sri Lanka, not having qualified for the tournament, Sri Lanka have added an additional ODI for Australia on February 14.
After playing the two ODIs against Sri Lanka, Australia will move onto play in the Champions Trophy 2025. They play their first game against England in Lahore on February 22. Hence the two games will allow the Aussies to get some game time ahead of their campaign opener.
Australia, alongside, England, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and New Zealand have named their provisional squads for the tournament. India and Pakistan are the only two sides yet to name their squads. The Champions Trophy 2025 starts from February 19 and the final will be played on March 9. Team India will play their matches in Dubai.
Revised Sri Lanka vs Australia series schedule:
First Test: 29 January – 2 February, Galle
Second Test: 6 – 10 February, Galle
First ODI: 12 February, Colombo
Second ODI: 14 February, Colombo