SL vs AUS Prediction, 2nd ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will clash against Australia in the second ODI of the two-match series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, February 14.

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Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, batted first in the first ODI, scoring a mediocre 214 runs in 46 overs, thanks to Asalanka's 127-run knock. Sean Abbott scalped a three-wicket haul while Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie and Nathan Ellis picked up two wickets apiece.

In the chase, Australia got bundled out for 165 runs in 33.5 overs. Alex Carey was the top-scorer with 41 runs off 38 balls. Maheesh Theekshana scalped a four-wicket haul.

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI Match Details

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Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd ODI

Time & Date: 10:00 AM IST, Friday, February 14

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

The surface in Colombo is expected to assist spinners comparatively. We can see batters toiling hard to score runs in the middle overs. Any score above 250 might turn out to be a bit tough for the chasing side.

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

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

Australia

Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

Australia suffered a 49-run win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo, thanks to the impressive bowling attack by the hosts and captain Charith Asalanka’s match-winning century. However, we can expect the visitors to stage a strong comeback in the second ODI with a win before making it to the Champions Trophy 2025.

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