Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match One-Day International series, starting in Colombo on Wednesday. The series will serve as final preparation for Australia ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins later this month in Pakistan.
Australia, which comprehensively won the Test series 2-0 and has qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, will be without regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is also set to miss the Champions Trophy due to injury. In Cummins’ absence, Australia will be led by Steve Smith, who also captained the side in the Tests during the ongoing tour.
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The Aussies will also be without the services of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh, who are both injured. Marcus Stoinis announced his shock retirement from the format last week and will also not feature in the series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, which failed to qualify for the upcoming eight-team Champions Trophy, will be captained by Charith Asalanka in the two ODIs.
SL VS AUS 1ST ODI – MATCH DETAILS
When will SL vs AUS 1st ODI be held?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be held on Wednesday, February 12.
Where will SL vs AUS 1st ODI take place?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
At what time will SL vs AUS 1st ODI start?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin at 10 AM IST. The toss will take place at 9:30 AM IST.
Where to watch SL vs AUS 1st ODI live on TV in India?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be aired LIVE on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Where to watch live stream of SL vs AUS 1st ODI in India?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be streamed LIVE on the SonyLIV app and website in India.
THE SQUADS
SRI LANKA
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga.
AUSTRALIA
Alex Carey (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Mitchell Starc.