Sri Lanka enter the game against Australia after rain washed away in their previous encounters against Bangladesh and Pakistan. Sadly they face a tougher opposition Australia who are coming off a win over Pakistan at this juncture in the tournament.
However, Sri Lanka would still be high on confidence after a win Afghanistan. The Lankans have four points to their name, while Australia are on second position with three wins from four outings.
Marcus Stoinis won’t play this match as well, but on the bright side Nuwan Pradeep should be rearing to play the match on Saturday.
Sri Lanka Squad :
Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Kusal Perera (wk), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Isuru Udana, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga, Jeevan Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Milinda Siriwardana, Jeffrey Vandersay.
Playing XI :
Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Kusal Perera (wk), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Isuru Udana, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga.
Australia Squad :
Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Lyon.
Playing XI :
Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
Dream 11 Suggestion :
Wicket Keeper – Alex Careyer, Kusal Perera
Batsmen – Aaron Finch, David Warner, Dimuth Karunaratne
All rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Thisara Perera
Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Lasith Malinga
Captain – Aaron Finch or Pat Cummins
Vice Captain – Nathan Coulter-Nile or David Warner
Match 20: Sri Lanka vs Australia (SL vs AUS)
Venue : The Kennington Oval, London.
Time : 10:30 am local time (3 pm IST)
Weather : The game is expected to begin sunny but rains are expected as the game proceeds.
Pitch : The pitch has been a batting surface, but keeping the overcast conditions in mind Australia and Sri Lanka both would look to bowl first.