AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Updates For 2nd T20I

Preview

Australia and Sri Lanka will meet each other once again in the second T20I of the ongoing series between both teams on Sunday. Australia won the first T20I by 20 runs after scoring 149 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Ben McDermott made 53 runs off 41 deliveries for Australia.

In reply, Sri Lanka could make only 122 runs for the loss of eight wickets and only two batters were able to score over 20 runs for the Sri Lankan team. Josh Hazlewood completed his bowling spell with a figure of four for 12. Adam Zampa picked three wickets for 18 runs and won the player of the match award.

Match Details

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Date & Time: 13th February at 01:40 PM IST and 07:10 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch is again likely to have an ample amount of support for the batters in this game just like the previous one. The bowlers might get their share during the second innings.

Probable Playing XIs for AUS vs SL

Australia

Ben McDermott, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

Top Picks for AUS vs SL Dream11 Match

Top Picks – Batters

Ben McDermott played a match-winning knock of 53 runs off 41 deliveries in the first game and helped Australia reach a respectable total. McDermott continued his decent run in the Big Bash League where he made 577 runs in 13 matches at an average of 48.08 and a strike rate of 153.86.

Marcus Stoinis played the role of finisher for Australia perfectly in the first T20I. He made 30 runs off just 17 balls including two fours and two sixes. Stoinis is likely to play the same role in this game as well. He was one of the two batters who could score over 30 runs for the Australian team.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga dismissed three Australian batters in the first T20I – Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell, and Steven Smith. Hasaranga is the number one T20I bowler currently and might play a crucial role for Sri Lanka.

Chamika Karunaratne picked two wickets for 22 runs in the first game. He managed to pick the wickets of McDermott and Josh Inglis.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood was at his level best during the first T20I and picked four wickets for just 12 runs. He picked the wicket of Danushka Gunathilaka in the second over which created a huge amount of pressure on Sri Lanka and they could make only 30 runs in the powerplay.

Adam Zampa won the player of the match award for dismissing three Sri Lankan batters and giving away just 18 runs.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Dinesh Chandimal made 25 runs off 16 deliveries in the first match and hit three fours and one six. Chandimal came out to bat at the seventh position and hence, couldn’t do much. Sri Lanka might try to promote him up the order in this game.

AUS vs SL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

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

Dinesh Chandimal, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Ben McDermott, Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Josh Hazlewood (vc), Adam Zampa, Binura Fernando

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

Dinesh Chandimal, Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis, Ben McDermott (c), Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Maxwell (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Maheesh Theekshana, Adam Zampa

AUS vs SL Risky Captaincy Choices

Aaron Finch is known for his attacking batting style and has dominated teams in the shortest format of the game. But, in the last five outings in T20Is, he has been able to cross the double-digit score only once. He last scored a half-century in T20Is in July last year. It might be a risk to pick him as the captain of your fantasy team.

Maheesh Theekshana bowled three overs in the last game and gave away 27 runs. He didn’t pick a wicket for Sri Lanka in the match. Theekshana might be a risky choice as the captain of a fantasy team.

Player you should avoid

Matthew Wade batted at seventh position in the last match due to which he didn’t get many balls to showcase his skills. You should avoid him in your fantasy team as there are plenty of exciting talents in top-order in both teams.

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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.