Date: 25 October 2022

Time: 04:30 PM IST

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App


Preview:

After suffering an opening-day defeat against Trans-Tasmanian rivals, Australia will want to get back to winning ways against Sri Lanka. New Zealand defeated the host by a massive margin of 89 runs. Whereas Sri Lanka, after a horrid start, came strongly to qualify for the Super 12s and register a solid result against Ireland. 


Pitch Report:

Perth Stadium has been a high-scoring ground in T20Is. The average 1st innings total at the stadium in T20Is is 157 while the average 2nd innings total is 154.


Team Analysis


Australia 

The Aussies were humiliated in their first game of the World Cup against New Zealand as they suffered a mammoth 89-run defeat. The Kiwis dominated in every department and clinched the game in dominating fashion. Their bowling was under the pump from the ball one and failed to take wickets at regular intervals. Similarly, their batting also showed glimpses of brilliance but failed to build a score big runs.


SportsTiger Playing XI of Australia 

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood


Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka team had a massive scare as they lost to Namibia in their opening game of the first round. But since then their team has gradually returned to their Asia Cup-winning form. Their bowling is looking amazing with spinners like Waindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, who have been lethal. Their pacers could go for some runs but have shown promise in their recent fixtures. The Lankan batting is a mix of stroke players and steady batters who, if come good together, look unstoppable. 


SportsTiger Playing XI of Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando


Match Prediction:

If Australia bat first, they end up scoring 170-180, Australia win


If Sri Lanka bat first, they end up scoring 160-165, Australia win


Conclusion:

Australia are looking like the favourites to take the victory against Sri Lanka as they have a more well-rounded team with star players in each department. 


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