SL vs AUS 2nd Test, Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today?

Australia steamrolled Sri Lanka and will be very confident with how they shape up for the next game. Their spinners are doing well and their batting has found form as they look to spoil Karunaratne's farewell.

SL vs AUS Match Details

Date: February 6th, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM IST

Venue: Galle International Stadium

SL vs AUS Weather Report

Rain seems to be staying away with clear weather likely.

SL vs AUS Pitch Report

Galle has been a fortress for Sri Lanka and batting first on a track that will spin early is a better choice.

SL Vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

SL Playing XI

Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarwickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nishan Peiris, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asita Fernando

AUS Playing XI

Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly/ Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland

Key Players

Prabath Jayasuriya

Jayasuriya announced himself when Australia last visited. He spins the ball sharply and can do so at varying paces making him very tough to pick

Steve Smith

Smith has returned to form in the BGT with back to back hundreds. He is a key player in the subcontinent with his game against spin among the best and how he goes about the challenge will be fun to watch.

SL vs AUS Match Tips

Sri Lanka are favorites at home despite Australia's recent form. 

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win The Match