SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 1st Test

Preview:

Sri Lanka will face the challenge of the Australian team in the first fixture of the bilateral Test series at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Sri Lanka secured a Test series win against Bangladesh and will be upbeat ahead of this series. The best performers for the team will be Angelo Mathews and Asitha Fernando.

On the other hand, Australia emerged victorious against Pakistan earlier this year and will look to continue their good performance in the longest format in the subcontinent conditions. The likes of Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja will be their key players.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test

Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Date & Time: 29th June- 3rd July at 10:00 AM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Pitch Report:

The pitch at Galle is expected to be a rank turner and the spinners will be the key wicket-takers. A score of around 250 will be a good total for both teams.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Praveen Jayawickrama/ Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha

Australia

David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh/Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Swepson/ Jon Holland

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Angelo Mathews:

Mathews was the leading run-scorer in the bilateral series against Bangladesh with 344 runs in two games while registering the highest score of 199.

Usman Khawaja:

The perfect batter for spin-friendly pitches slammed 496 runs in three matches of the Pakistan Test series at an average of 165.33.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Dhananjaya de Silva:

The useful batter in the middle-order has been consistent with his contributions across all the formats. In 42 Tests, he has scored 2614 runs, with eight centuries.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Nathan Lyon:

One of the finest spinners in the world had scalped 12 wickets in three matches of the last Test series. In 108 Tests, he has 427 wickets at 32.15.

Asitha Fernando:

He was the leading wicket-taker in the series against Bangladesh with 13 wickets in two matches, with best figures of 6/51.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Dinesh Chandimal:

The experienced batter scored 229 runs in two matches of the last series, with a top score of 124.

SL vs AUS Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (vc), Dhananjaya de Silva, Cameron Green, Lasith Embuldeniya, Nathan Lyon, Asitha Fernando

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

Alex Carey, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Usman Khawaja, Dhananjaya de Silva (vc), Cameron Green, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pat Cummins, Kasun Rajitha

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Cameron Green:

Green was impressive in the Ashes 2021/22 and Pakistan series earlier this year with the contribution in both departments.

Dimuth Karunaratne

The Sri Lanka skipper is known for resilience in the crease and can churn out runs in a consistent manner, but lately has not been up to the mark.

Players you should avoid:

Mitchell Starc:

Although he is a proven performer in the longest format, Starc is coming into this game after recovering from injury and is devoid of enough match practice.

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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.