SL vs AUS Prediction, 1st ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will cross swords with Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, February 12.

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Notably, Sri Lanka isn't part of the Champions Trophy set-up. They last played an ODI series against New Zealand in January 2025 when they suffered a 1-2 loss away from home. They would be hoping to bring out their A-game in this home series against Australia.

On the other hand, Australia is coming into this ODI series after losing to Pakistan by 1-2 in the three-match ODI series at home in November 2024. They would be aiming to reverse their fortunes and make it big in this contest.

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI Match Details

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Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI

Time & Date: 10:00 AM IST, Wednesday, February 12

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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SL vs AUS, 1st ODI Pitch Report

The last ODI played at this venue was between India and Sri Lanka in August 2024 when the former came out on top by 110 runs. While the surface was assisting batters comparatively, we can expect slow bowlers and spinners to get timely wickets in the middle overs.

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

Australia

Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Matt Short, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

Australia are coming into this contest on the back of a 1-2 ODI series loss against Pakistan at home. However, we can expect them to turn the tables and come out on top in this contest against Sri Lanka and start off the two-match ODI series with a 1-0 lead.

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