SL vs AUS 1st ODI Match Prediction – Who will Win Today’s Match and Toss? Pitch Report, Playing 11

SL vs AUS Match Prediction 1st ODI: Sri Lanka and Australia are set to clash in the first match of the two ODI match series. This match will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 12th February, at 10.00 AM IST. 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka enters the match following a 2-0 defeat in their recent T20 series against Australia and a 2-1 loss in the ODI series against New Zealand. The team is placed at 6th position on ICC ODI team rankings, with a low rating of 97.  

Sri Lanka will field a strong squad including Charith Asalanka,  Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando who will lead the batting order. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s spin star Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the bowling with the pace contribution of Eshan Malinga and Dunith Wellalage. 

Australia

On the other hand, Australia was brilliant in the Test series against Sri Lanka, winning the series 2-0. The team delivered their outstanding performance in this series, making it a one-sided win. The team is placed at 2nd on the ICC ODI team rankings with a rating of 113. 

Australia will miss Pat Cummins as captain. However Travis Head, Adam Zampa and Steve Smith will handle the top batting order, while Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly and Nathan Ellis will hold the middle order. Spencer Johnson will lead the pace attack with the spin contribution of Adam Zampa. 

The first ODI match will be crucial for both teams, especially for Sri Lanka. Australia won their last Test series against Sri Lanka and seemed motivated to repeat the same form in this ODI, while Sri Lanka aims to bounce back in the ODI.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Details

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch And Weather Report

At R. Premadasa, the pitch is suited for bowlers (especially spinners). The pitch will offer pleasant turns and bounce which help bowlers to emerge wickets. At first batters can take advantage of the flat surface but as the game progresses, the pitch will turn down and bowlers will take charge. At this pitch, a total of 167 matches were played where the batting first won 90 times. Therefore the team that won the toss might prefer to bat first.   

R. Premadasa Stadium ODI Records

Sri Lanka vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in ODI

Sri Lanka vs Australia Today’s Probable 11

Best Performers to Watch Out for in 1st ODI (SL vs AUS)

Top Batters

Pathum Nissanka

• Pathum Nissanka is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter. 
• Pathum Nissanka played 6 ODI matches against Australia, in which he scored 283 runs with the highest score of 137. 

Kusal Mendis

• Kusal Mendis is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter. 
• Kusal Mendis played 12 ODI matches against Australia, in which he scored 462 runs with the highest score of 87. 
• Kusal Mendis scored runs in the last Test Series against Australia- 85 off 139 balls and 50 off 54 balls. 

Also keep your eyes on – Avishka Fernando, Avishka Fernando. 

Steve Smith

• Steve Smith is a right-hand batsman, plays as captain for team Australia. 
• Steve Smith played 15 ODI matches against Sri Lanka, in which he scored 385 runs with the highest score of 73. 
• Steve Smith runs in the last Test Series against Sri Lanka- 131 off 254 balls. 

Travis Head

• Travis Head is a left hand batsman and a top order batter.
• Travis Head played 8 ODI matches against Sri Lanka, in which he scored 250 runs with the highest score of 70.
• Travis Head scored runs in the last Test Series against Sri Lanka – 20 off 23 balls. 

Also keep eyes on – Matt Short, Josh Inglis. 

Top Bowlers

Wanindu Hasaranga

• Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-arm spin bowler and an all rounder.
• Wanindu Hasaranga played 2 ODI matches against Australia, in which he scored 58 runs with the highest score of 37.

Also keep eyes on Maheesh Theekshana.

Adam Zampa

• Adam Zampa is a spin bowler, known for his leg break googly style.
• Adam Zampa played 6 ODI matches against Sri Lanka and took 13 wickets. 

Also keep eyes on – Spencer Johnson. 

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Prediction Scenarios

Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bat First to Win The Match

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Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your prediction. You are not bound to follow these predictions.