Australia vs Sri Lanka - Match Preview, Fantasy, Key Players, Pitch Report, Probable XI & More (22nd, T20I World Cup)
Australia will take on Sri Lanka in the forthcoming Super 12 phase installation at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Australia took on South Africa in their past apparatus of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021. Batting first, South Africa scored 118/9 in their designated 20 overs. Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood each got two or three wickets, while Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins each had a scalp in their possession.
In answer, the Aussies pursued down the objective with five wickets close by and two balls to save. Steven Smith top-scored with 35 runs off 34 balls.
Sri Lanka, then again, crushed Bangladesh in their past experience. Having been placed into bat first, the Tigers scored 171 runs for the deficiency of four wickets in 20 overs. Inquest for 172, Charith Asalanka (80*off 49), and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (53 of 31) guaranteed their side doesn't confront any hardships in pursuing down the aggregate.
Sri Lanka dominated the game by five wickets to begin their Super 12 mission with an optimistic outlook.
Pitch Report
A cutthroat track anticipates the different sides on Thursday, with equivalent help on offer for the two players and bowlers. Groups will appreciate batting during the powerplay overs, with the ball going onto the bat pleasantly.
Sri Lanka Key Players : Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga
Australia Key Players: David Warner, Steven Smith, Josh Hazlewood
Probable XI
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga and Lahiru Kumara
Australia
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Wade (wk), Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins