AUS vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

Australia will clash with Sri Lanka in a five-match T20I series, the first of which will begin on 11th February 2022. The AUS vs SL battle will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Australians are full of confidence after dominating the Ashes. Also, Australia is the reigning world champion of T20 cricket, having won the World Cup last year. The Australian team will be led by Aaron Finch.

On the other hand, the Sri Lankan side was last seen in a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, which they won 2-1.  They will be led by Dasun Shanaka. Wanindu Hasaranga is their main weapon who has been instrumental in their winnings since making his debut. Both teams will look to start the series with a win.

Match Details

Date: 11-Feb-2022

Time: 1:30 PM IST and Local Time

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Where to watch: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App

Pitch report

The wicket at Sydney Cricket Ground is a suitable one for batting. The batters can score runs if they can spend some time out in the middle. The ball will also swing early on therefore swing bowlers can come into play. The team batting first will be looking to score 180+.

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Weather Forecast

Conditions will be cloudy throughout the AUS vs SL contest. The temperature will be hovering around 20 degrees Celsius. There will be interruptions in the game as rain is predicted.

AUS vs SL: Dream 11 Top Picks

Aaron Finch is the leading run-scorer for the Australian side in T20I cricket and has smashed 2608 runs at a strike rate of close to 150. The skipper would be hoping to provide a solid start to the series.

Glenn Maxwell is a dangerous batter who has scored close to 2000 T20I runs at a strike rate of over 155. He is coming from a great run at this season’s BBL scoring 2 centuries.

Wanindu Hasaranga has been the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka in recent times. The leg spinner has picked up 52 wickets in his T20I career so far. Australia will be looking to come out with a plan against him.

Charith Asalanka has been the most important player batsman for Sri Lanka in the past few series. The youngster has amassed 245 runs in the last 7 innings at an average and strike rate of 40.83 and 138.41 respectively.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For AUS vs SL

Wicket-keeper – Dinesh Chandimal, Ben McDermott, Jos Inglis

Batters – Steven Smith, Charith Asalanka, Marcus Stoinis

All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga

Bowlers – Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, Dushmantha Chameera

AUS vs SL: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for today match

Captain– Marcus Stoinis

Vice-Captain– Wanindu Hasaranga

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For AUS vs SL

Wicket-Keeper – Ben McDermott, Dwayne Wade

Batters – Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Aaron Finch

All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Dushmantha Chameera, Jefferey Vandersay

AUS vs SL: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for today match

Captain – Glenn Maxwell

Vice-Captain – Ben McDermott

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Probable XI for AUS vs SL

Australia: Aaron Finch (C), Ben McDermott, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana/Jefferey Vandersay

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, Australia is expected to win this game and start this series with a win. The home side will be expecting its frontline pace bowling of Cummins, Starc, and Hazelwood to deliver in this game.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.