Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2019: 1st T20I – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st T20I of the three-match series between Australia and Sri Lanka will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (9:00 AM IST) (3:30 AM GMT). It will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The three-match T20I series between Australia and Sri Lanka commences on Sunday. The visitors lost the thrilling practice game against Prime Ministers XI by just one wicket but they are coming off a sensational series whitewash Pakistan in their own den and will be confident to put up a good show Down Under. Sri Lanka have found a couple of decent players in the shortest format and they are likely to stick to the same set of players in the near future.

Australia, on the other hand, were boosted with their skipper Aaron Finch passing the fitness test ahead of the series opener. However, Andrew Tye has been ruled out of the series with an elbow injury. Sean Abbott has been named his replacement and will be soon joining Australia squad.

Weather Condition/Report:

The forecast on Sunday is not encouraging with clouds likely to hover all over Adelaide for the whole day. However, as of now, there is no possibility of rain coming down but it can’t be turned down completely. The temperature will hover around 17-18 Degrees Celsius during the match according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report:

The surface at the Adelaide Oval is generally a decent one to bat. With this being the start of the summer in Australia, the pitch should be a belter. The team winning the toss might play it safe and opt to bowl to understand the behaviour of the pitch. A high-scoring game is expected to take place.

Average first innings score: 169 (four T20Is at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News:

Andrew Tye has been ruled out of the series due to an elbow injury. Sean Abbott has replaced him in the squad.

Aaron Finch has recovered from his side injury and has been declared fit to play the first T20I.

Ashton Turner is fit to bat but he can only field inside the ring and might not bowl if included in the playing XI.

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Australia

Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner/Ben McDermott, Alex Carey (WK), Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Billy Stanlake/Kane Richardson.

Bench – Sean Abbott, Ashton Turner/Ben McDermott, Billy Stanlake/Kane Richardson

Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Oshada Fernando/Niroshan Dickwella, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Pradeep/Kasun Rajitha.

Bench – Niroshan Dickwella/Oshada Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan, Kasun Rajitha/Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara

Top Picks:

Aaron Finch and David Warner at the top are exceptional for Australia. The latter will be desperate to play for the first time at home since coming back from ban. Both the players should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy team. Mitchell Starc is brutal in the shortest format and can potentially run through the sides in the death overs with his yorkers.

Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera are important for Sri Lanka with the bat. The youngster Bhanuka Rajapaksa will also be in the focus after impressing in the Pakistan series. Wanindu Hasaranga will be crucial with the ball and so will be Lasith Malinga. These players are a must in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Aaron Finch, David Warner, Kusal Perera

Vice-Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Wanindu Hasaranga

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Kusal Perera (VC)

Batsmen – David Warner (C), Aaron Finch, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga

Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Lasith Malinga, Isuru Udana

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Alex Carey

Batsmen – David Warner, Aaron Finch (C), Steve Smith, Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC)

Bowlers – Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Pradeep, Mitchell Starc

Expert Advice:

Steve Smith is not a renowned T20 player. But if a couple of wickets fall early, he can bat for almost whole innings. He could be made captain in the Grand Leagues in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Wait for the XIs to come as Sri Lanka will have a few changes to make compared to the team which played against the Prime Ministers XI.

Probable Winners:

It is expected to be an extremely close game. But Australia might edge Sri Lanka to take an early lead in the series.

*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.