Sri Lanka vs Australia 3rd ODI Match Prediction

Preview

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Sri Lanka are alive in the series. They are still fighting, and to win without Hasaranga shows that they still have a lot of character in their side. They didn’t make a big score, but with the pitch turning, Sri Lanka are able to compete. For Australia, their players got starts again, but none have converted. Last time, Maxwell was able to save Australia, and he might next time too, but relying on him will leave Australia in a tough situation if the others fail to assist him.

Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia

Date: 19^th June 2022

Time: 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Colombo

Weather Report

There is a lot of rain predicted for tomorrow. The Sri Lanka vs Australia game is likely to be hit by rain as persistent showers are expected through the day.

Pitch Report

Like Pallekelle, Colombo may serve up turning tracks. Despite rain, the track is expected to be on the softer side, but will be more moist rather than dry. The softness though is likely to help bring spin, making it easier for sides batting first.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara

Australia Playing XI

David Warner, Aaron Finch (capt), Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Jhye Richardson, Josh Hazlewood

Team News

Both sides are expected to remain unchanged unless Hasaranga and Starc are deemed fit.

Key Players

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis looked pretty solid in the second game. He had some crisp strokes but as always could not deliver on his early promise. He is an eye catching batter and is due a big score. With Mendis finding runs, Sri Lanka may be a little more confident with their middle-order, preventing collapses and allowing them to get bigger scores

Marnus Labuschagne

With Steve Smith already in the squad, Marnus’s position becomes is likely to come under discussion. He is not the most aggressive batters, and this series he hasn’t found runs yet. He has the technique to play a long innings and can also help with the ball. With talent on his side, Labuschagne has to use this opportunity to prove that he can play One-day Internationals, helping him cement a place for next years World Cup.

Netherlands vs England Match Prediction

Two games in, the series is in balance. Both sides have shown that they have what it takes to win and are strong. Sri Lanka though are still prone to collapses, and that could affect them. Their bowling as well, may struggle against Australia’s depth, even though they did a fabulous job in the second ODI. However, with Australia’s fundamentals ahead of Sri Lanka, Australia come in with a better chance in the game.

Match Prediction: Australia will win the match