SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 2nd T20I

Preview:

Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to lock horns against each other in the second T20I on Wednesday. The first T20I was won by Australia in a dominating fashion, as they claimed a 10-wicket victory. The visitors chased down a score of 129 runs in just 14 overs, courtesy of an opening wicket stand involving Aaron Finch and David Warner. Sri Lanka will need to win the second T20I, in order to remain in the series, before shifting their focus on to the ODI Series.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd T20I

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 8th May, at 7 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

SL vs AUS, 2nd T20I Pitch Report:

The wicket was good for batting conditions in the first T20I, although Sri Lanka managed to put up just 128 runs on the board. Dew will come into play in the second innings, and as such, teams will prefer chasing on this wicket.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SL vs AUS, 2nd T20I, Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

Australia

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Aaron Finch:

Aaron Finch is one of the finest T20 batters around, particularly when is on song. He scored an unbeaten knock of 61 runs off just 40 balls in the first T20I.

David Warner:

David Warner managed to score 70 runs off just 44 balls in the first T20I, which includes nine boundaries.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Glenn Maxwell:

Glenn Maxwell can contribute points with both, bat and ball. The Australian all-rounder has scored 1982 runs in 84 T20I games at an average of 31, and a strike rate of over 150.

Wanindu Hasaranga:

Wanindu Hasaranga finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded IPL, and as such, will be riding on high confidence.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Josh Hazelwood:

Josh Hazelwood managed to pick up four wickets against Sri Lanka in the first T20I and was also presented the Player of the Match award.

Mitchell Starc:

Mitchell Starc claimed three wickets in four overs in the first T20I and conceded just 26 runs.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Bhanuka Rajapaksa:

Bhanuka Rajapaksa will look to score big in the second T20I, after being dismissed for a golden duck in the first outing. The southpaw has the ability to score runs at a blistering pace.

Must Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, David Warner (c), Aaron Finch (vc), Mitchell Marsh, Charith Asalanka, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Maheesh Theekshana

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

Kusal Mendis, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Glenn Maxwell (vc), Marcus Stoinis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazelwood (c), Mitchell Starc, Chamika Karunaratne

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Marcus Stoinis:

There is a possibility that Marcus Stoinis may not get a chance to bat, given the strong top order. Moreover, he could only bowl a couple of overs, which means he could be a risky candidate.

Steven Smith:

Steven Smith did not get an opportunity to bat in the first T2oI, and there is a good chance of that repeating again in the second game.

Players you should avoid:

Matthew Wade:

Matthew Wade has been far off from his best performance, after a disappointing IPL campaign.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.