Australia vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

In the 22nd match of the T20 World Cup, Australia will take on Sri Lanka in Dubai on Thursday. Both the teams have been neck to neck against each other in T20Is. 

AUS v SL: Match Details

• Date – Thursday, October 28, 2021
• Time – 7:30 PM IST
• Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

AUS v SL Match Preview:

Australian batters weren't at their best in the last match but found a way to finish the match. On slow pitches, Steve Smith becomes a key batter for them. Marcus Stoinis will play as a finisher. Glenn Maxwell is in red hot form and will contribute with both bat as well as the ball. 

Bowling is Australia's main weapon. They have a strong trio of fast bowlers - Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc. Conditions will favor Adam Zampa as well. 

Sri Lankan batting is looking decent on paper. Charith Asalanka played the match-winning knock in the last match and was very well supported by Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Watch out for Pathum Nissanka. 

Wanindu Hasaranga will be the game-changer for Sri Lanka; he bats in the middle order and is a guaranteed four-over bowler. 

AUS v SL Cricket Match Prediction:

Sri Lanka is in fine form so far in the tournament and could prove to be a tough competitor for Australia. However, the Aaron Finch-led side will start as slight favorites. 

AUS v SL Head-to-Head:

• Total – 16
• Australia – 8
• Sri Lanka – 8

AUS v SL Team News: 

Maheesh Theekshana will be available for selection in this match. 

AUS v SL Probable Playing XI:

• Australia - Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
• Sri Lanka - Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

AUS v SL Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Kusal Perera, Matthew Wade
• Batters - Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Marcus Stoinis, Steven Smith
• All-rounders - Wanindu Hasaranga, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh
• Bowlers - Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc