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SL vs AUS, Match Winner Prediction: The 2nd match of Australia Tour of Sri Lanka is going to be played between Sri lanka and Australia. This match will take place at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 14th February at 10:00 AM.
Sri Lanka
After winning the 1st ODI, Sri Lanka seem in confidence and are ready to challenge Australia again in the 2nd ODI. The team was excellent in their last match, setting a strong target of 214.
Charith Asalanka who is currently leading the team, scored an impressive 127 off 126 balls, whereas Dunith Wellalage contributed to him with 30 off 34 balls. However, bowlers were the key reason behind this victory, Maheesh Theekshana who is known for his leg break bowling style took 4 crucial wickets. While Dunith Wellalage and Asitha Fernando took two wickets each.
Australia
On the other hand, Australia failed to chase the target of 214 and lost the match by 49 runs. Matt Short, who was expected to make an impact, was surprisingly dismissed in just 2 balls.
However, Alex Carey came and scored 41 off 38 balls, while Aaron Hardie contributed with 32 off 37 runs. On the other hand, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie and Spencer Johnson took two wickets each, whereas Sean Abbott took three crucial wickets.
The 2nd ODI match will be crucial for both teams, as Sri Lanka is currently leading the series 1-0 and seem in confidence to win today’s match. Meanwhile, Australia lost their last match and decided to make a comeback in the 2nd ODI.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Details
| League | Australia Tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd ODI |
| Time | 10:00 AM IST, Friday, 13th February |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo |
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch And Weather Report
At R. Premadasa, the pitch is suited for bowlers (especially spinners). It will offer decent 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.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 25-30°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 90-60% Humidity with 2-3% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Spinners |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowlers Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Avg 2nd Innings Score | 250-270 |
R. Premadasa Stadium ODI Records
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 167 |
| Matches won batting first | 90 |
| Matches won bowling first | 65 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 231 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 190 |
| Highest total recorded | 375/5 (50 Ovs) By IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 50/10 (15.2 Ovs) By SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 292/4 (48.3 Ovs) By SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 170/10 (49.2 Ovs) By WIW vs SLW |
Sri Lanka vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in ODI
| Total | 105 |
|---|---|
| Won by Sri Lanka | 37 |
| Won by Australia | 64 |
| No result | 04 |
| Tied | 00 |
Sri Lanka vs Australia Today’s Probable 11
| Sri Lanka | Australia |
|---|---|
| Avishka Fernando | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Pathum Nissanka | Cooper Connolly |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | Matthew Short |
| Kamindu Mendis | Steven Smith (C) |
| Charith Asalanka (C) | Marnus Labuschagne |
| Janith Liyanage | Alex Carey (WK) |
| Dunith Wellalage | Aaron Hardie |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sean Abbott |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Nathan Ellis |
| Eshan Malinga | Adam Zampa |
| Asitha Fernando | Spencer Johnson |
Key Players to Watch Out in Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd ODI Match
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, Charith Asalanka .
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.
Matthew Short
- Matthew Short is a right hand batsman and a top order batter.
- Matthew Short played 12 ODI matches (2023-25), in which he scored 195 runs with the highest score of 58.
Also keep eyes on – Alex Carey and Cooper Connolly.
Top Bowlers
Maheesh Theekshana
- Maheesh Theekshana is a right-arm spin bowler.
- Maheesh Theekshana played 7 ODI matches against Australia, in which he took 8 wickets.
- In the last match against Australia he took 4 wickets.
Also keep an eye on Wanindu Hasaranga.
Sean Abbott
- Sean Abbott is a right-arm fast bowler.
- Sean Abbott played 1 ODI match against Sri Lanka and took 3 wickets.
Also keep eyes on – Adam Zampa.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Batting First | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Sri Lanka | Batting | 50-55 | 220-230 | Sri Lanka |
| Scenario 2 | Australia | Batting | 55-60 | 240-250 | Australia |
FAQs
Who will win today’s T20I match?
As we know Sri Lanka won the first ODI match and they were excellent in the match. But Australia’s recent 2-0 Test series victory and their depth in talent make them the favorites to win today’s match. Therefore Australia will win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of Sri Lanka vs Australia?
Sri Lanka has played a total of 105 matches with 37 wins, On the other side Australia has played a total of 105 matches with 64 wins.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Steven Smith, Nathan Ellis and Kusal Mendis.
Who will win the toss in today’s Match?
Australia will win the toss in today’s match.
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.
