Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Match Preview, Head to Head, Playing XI and Broadcast Details

After defeating hosts Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the first T20I, the strong-looking Australia team will look to seal the series in the second T20I match to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on June 8 (Wednesday). Sri Lanka on the other hand will desperately want to win the match and remain alive in the series.

It must be noted that Sri Lanka had an excellent start with the bat as they went on to cross the 100-run mark after losing just two wickets by the end of the 12th over. However, some disciplined bowling from the T20 World Cup champions, ensured that the home side did not even bat their full 20 overs.

The home team had no answers to the formidable opening combination of David Warner and Aaron Finch, as the duo went on to chase the total without any fuss, and completed their respective half-centuries in the process as well. The duo of Warner and Finch did not let the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana settle into a rhythm, as they thrashed the Sri Lanka bowling attack around the park.

Pitch Conditions

As it was evident in the first match, the pitch at the Premadasa Stadium is ideal for batting. The new ball comes nicely onto the bat and the batters can play through the line once settled. However, spinners will get some turn from the wicket and they will like to use the pitch to their full advantage, in the second match.

Playing Combinations for SL vs AUS

Sri Lanka

Despite losing the first match, the home side is likely to field the same playing XI. The likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis will want to take more responsibility with the bat. In the bowling department, pacer Dushmantha Chameera will have the onus to provide early breakthroughs for his team.

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

Australia

The visitors Australia will be without the services of their express pacer Mitchell Starc after he sustained an injury to his bowling arm and has been rested for the second match. In Starc’s absence, Australia can bring in talented pacer Jhye Richardson or spinner Mitchell Swepson.

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

SL vs AUS Head to Head

Played – 23 | Sri Lanka – 9 | Australia – 14

SL vs AUS Broadcast Details

Match Timings – 7:00 PM IST

Live Streaming – Sony Six and Sony LIV app