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

Preview:

Sri Lanka will be up against the challenge of the Australian team in the second fixture of the 5-match bilateral ODI series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Australian team registered victory in the 1st ODI by chasing down the target of 282 in 42.3 overs, on the back of solid performances from Glenn Maxwell and Marnus Labuschagne.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka was impressive with the bat to put up a strong total on the board. The key players for them to save the series will be Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Match Details:

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd ODI

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 16th June at 2:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI Pitch Report:

The pitch at this venue has assisted the batters on most occasions. Here, the pace bowlers have been under pressure, but the spinners have found grip and purchase from the surface. A score of 300 will be the par total on this venue.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana

Australia

David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Jhye Richardson, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for SL vs AUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Marnus Labuschagne:

The player with a solid technique and usefulness with the ball will hold the key for the visitors. In the first game, he scored 24 runs and took two wickets.

Charith Asalanka:

The southpaw has been consistent with his contributions for Sri Lanka in the last few series. In the 1st ODI, he scored 37 off 42 balls.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga:

The talented player was impressive in both departments of the game in the 1st ODI. He scored 37 off 19, and also took four wickets.

Glenn Maxwell:

The all-rounder is a utility for the Australian team in the middle-order and can bowl 10 overs as well. He scored a match-winning 80* off 51 balls, comprising six fours and as many sixes.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Josh Hazlewood:

The talented pacer will look to replicate his good form of earlier fixtures. In the first game, he went for 54 and took a single wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana:

The skillful spinner has been in good form in the white-ball format. In the last game, he took an important wicket of Warner on his first ball of the match.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Kusal Mendis:

The wicketkeeper was terrific in the 1st ODI to remain unbeaten on 86 off 87 balls, and will be the top pick for this game.

SL vs AUS Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Kusal Mendis (vc), Aaron Finch, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Glenn Maxwell (c), Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne

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

Kusal Mendis, Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Glenn Maxwell, Dunith Wellalage, Josh Hazlewood, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne

SL vs AUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Ashton Agar:

The bowling all-rounder picked up two wickets but could score only 3 off 11 balls. He is not a reliable option for the captaincy pick.

Chamika Karunaratne:

Chamika has done well in the middle-overs to contain the opposition’s run rate but is not a wicket-taking bowler. With the bat, he could score only seven in as many balls.

Players you should avoid:

Alex Carey:          

The wicketkeeper has struggled to maintain consistency in international cricket and should be avoided.

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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.