Asian champions Sri Lanka will take on the defending champions Australia in the 19th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Perth. Both teams have their 2nd match of the super 12. Australia had to face defeat from New Zealand in the first match of Super 12, on the other hand, Sri Lanka tasted victory by defeating Ireland in their first match.
Australia will be hoping to get back to winning but will face a stiff challenge from the subcontinent side, who are no pushovers and can hurt the Aussies if taken lightly.
Australia opener David Warner’s form in last year’s edition was crucial for his team’s success and the Aussies will be relying on the veteran cricketer yet again this year. Otherside, Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga is the joint-highest wicket-taker in this year’s tournament with nine scalps to his name, as his unique deliveries remain a mystery to the batters. His form is key for the islanders if they wish to go deep in the T20 World Cup.
Pitch Report
The extra bounce at the Optus Stadium in Perth aids both the batters and bowlers. While the bowlers can trouble the batters in the initial stages, batters seem to enjoy batting on the surface as the match progresses. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first in the hope of setting a massive total.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia:
David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(wk), Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Ashen Bandara, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
The team winning the toss might opt to bat first. Australia lost their previous match bowling second. Hence, they will look to bat first in the next game. Sri Lanka won their last two games batting first. Hence, they will look to keep that momentum going.
Predicted Scores
Australia: 1st Innings 180/200, 2nd Innings 150/170
Sri Lanka: 1st Inings 140/160, 2nd Innings 150/170
Head-to-Head Records
Overall: 25
Australia: 15
Sri Lanka: 10
Recent Venue Records
Stats- T20Is
Total matches- 3
Matches won batting first- 1
Matches won bowling first- 2
Average 1st Inns scores- 142
Average 2nd Inns scores- 140
Highest total recorded- 208/6 (20 Ov) by ENG vs AUS
Lowest total recorded- 112/10 (19.4 Ov) by AFG vs ENG
Highest score chased- 113/5 (18.1 Ov) by ENG vs AFG
Lowest score defended- 208/6 (20 Ov) by ENG vs AUS
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