Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Date & Time: July 8th-12th, at 10:00 AM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Preview:
Sri Lanka will face Australia in the 2nd and final Test of the series which starts from Friday. Sri Lanka had a poor outing in the 3rd innings of the 1st Test as a result they faced an embarrassing defeat by 10 wickets inside 3 days. They played lose shots and no one looked like building the innings. They got their own taste of medicine as they handed all 10 wickets to the Aussie spinners in the 3rd innings. They have been hit again from Covid-19 as Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay and Asitha Fernando ruled out of the final Test after testing positive. Angelo Mathews who didn’t featured in the latter part of the 1st Test due to Covid-19 positive is fit and is available for this match. It’s a headache for the management to find the right combination.
Australia on the other hand have no complaints as they ticked all boxes right and wrapped up the 1st Test by 10 wickets with 2 and half days still left. Nathan Lyon was highly impressive as he trapped the Sri Lankan batters with his spin web and bagged 9 wickets in the match including a 5 fer in the 1st innings. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green chipped in with half-centuries which ensured the visitors to take the 1st innings lead. They are leading the series 1-0 and will look to repeat similar performances in this match. They are likely to field the same eleven for this Test.
What is the pitch report for SL vs AUS, 2nd Test?
Spin friendly.
Injury Updates:
Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay and Asitha Fernando have been ruled due to Covid-19 positive whereas Angelo Mathews returns after testing negative.
Recent form:
Sri Lanka: LWDLL
Australia: WWDDW
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for SL vs AUS, 2nd Test?
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Kasun Rajitha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana
Australia
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathon Lyon, Mitchell Swepson
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for SL vs AUS, 2nd Test?
Top Pick – Batter
Pathum Nissanka got starts in both innings of the 1st Test however failed to score big runs as he managed to score 37 runs. He has a sound technique and will be eager to make a name in this Test.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Despite commendable performances from the bowlers, Cameron Green was rewarded the player of the match in the 1st Test for his excellent 77 runs which proved to be a match defining one for Australia.
Top Pick – Bowlers
Nathon Lyon red the surface really well in the 1st Test and bowled accordingly. He claimed 9 wickets in the match with the best figures of 5 for 90 in the 1st innings.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Alex Carey added vital 45 runs in quick succession in the 1st innings of the 1st Test and kept really well under typical spin friendly surface and affected 5 dismissals overall.
X-Factor:
Niroshan Dickwella showed positive intent with the bat in the 1st innings of the 1st Test where he struck crucial 58 runs from 59 balls and got dismissed for just 3 runs in the 2nd innings.
What are the fantasy suggested teams for SL vs AUS, 2nd Test?
1. Niroshan Dickwella, Alex Carey, David Warner (c), Steven Smith, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Ramesh Mendis, Cameron Green, Nathon Lyon (vc), Mitchell Swepson, Dunith Wellalage
2. Niroshan Dickwella, David Warner, Angelo Mathews, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Dimuth Karunaratne (vc), Travis Head (c), Ramesh Mendis, Nathon Lyon, Mitchell Swepson, Dunith Wellalage
SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Probable Winners:
Australia are expected to win this match.
