Sri Lanka (SL) vs Australia (AUS)

📅 Date: 14th February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST
🏟 Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama

🔮 Win Probability

  • Sri Lanka (SL): 59%

  • Australia (AUS): 41%

📌 Sri Lanka enters as favorites, given their home advantage and spin-friendly conditions.

🌍 Ground Conditions: R. Premadasa Stadium

  • Average First-Innings Score (Last 5 ODIs): 202

  • Average Wickets Per Match: 8

  • Score Breakdown:

    • Below 240 Runs: 6 matches

    • 240-320 Runs: 4 matches

    • 320+ Runs: 0 matches

📌 A low-scoring venue favoring bowlers, particularly spinners.

  • Decision After Winning Toss:

    • Bat First: 90%

    • Chase: 10%

  • Win Rate After Winning Toss: 4/8 Matches Won (50%)

📌 Teams prefer to bat first as the pitch slows down in the second innings.

  • Fantasy Point Contribution:

    • Batting: 46%

    • Bowling: 54%

  • Bowling Breakdown:

    • Pace: 45%

    • Spin: 55%

📌 Spinners dominate this venue, so selecting spin bowlers is crucial in fantasy teams.

🔥 Players to Watch

🏅 Suggested Players

  • M Theekshana (SL)Top spinner, crucial wicket-taker.

  • N Ellis (AUS)Consistent pacer, good wicket-taking ability.

  • S Abbott (AUS)Reliable all-rounder, great fantasy pick.

  • A Hardie (AUS)Performs well when chasing.

🏏 Expected Batting Order

Sri Lanka (SL)

  1. A Fernando – Right-hand aggressive opener

  2. P Nissanka – Dependable top-order batter

  3. K Mendis – Key middle-order anchor

  4. C Asalanka – Left-hand attacking middle-order

Australia (AUS)

  1. M Short – Aggressive top-order batter

  2. J Fraser McGurk – Exciting top-order batter

  3. S Smith – Experienced campaigner, controls the innings

  4. C Connolly – Talented middle-order player

📌 Top-order batters will play a significant role in determining match flow.

📌 Top Performers & Fantasy Insights

🏆 Best Players in Head-to-Head (H2H) Battles

  • S Abbott (AUS)122 Fantasy Points per match

  • A Hardie (AUS)116 Fantasy Points per match

🏟️ Best Players at This Venue

  • S Abbott (AUS)122 Fantasy Points per match

  • A Hardie (AUS)116 Fantasy Points per match

📌 All-rounders and spinners are must-have fantasy picks.

⚡ Powerplay Insights

Batters in Powerplay

  • P Nissanka (SL)32 Fantasy Points per match

  • J Fraser McGurk (AUS)28.6 Fantasy Points per match

Bowlers in Powerplay

  • A Fernando (SL)46.5 Fantasy Points per match

  • A Hardie (AUS)38.6 Fantasy Points per match

📌 Pacers will be key in the first 10 overs for early breakthroughs.

⚡ Death Overs Specialists

Death Over Bowlers

  • C Asalanka (SL)66 Fantasy Points per match

  • A Zampa (AUS)31.67 Fantasy Points per match

📌 Late wickets will be crucial for fantasy points.

📊 Team Form & Recent Matches

Sri Lanka’s Recent Form

W | W | L | L | L

Australia’s Recent Form

L | L | L | W | W

📌 Sri Lanka’s home advantage makes them the favorites.

💡 Fantasy Points Leaders (Last 5 Matches)

🏏 Top Fantasy Performers

  • M Theekshana (SL)380 Points in 4 Matches

  • C Asalanka (SL)296 Points in 5 Matches

  • A Zampa (AUS)232 Points in 5 Matches

  • A Hardie (AUS)229 Points in 5 Matches

  • A Fernando (SL)219 Points in 4 Matches

  • M Short (AUS)206 Points in 5 Matches

  • S Smith (AUS)202 Points in 4 Matches

📌 Theekshana, Asalanka, and Hardie are must-have picks for this game.

📍 Venue & Pitch Report: R. Premadasa Stadium

  • Pitch Summary: A low-scoring pitch where bowlers, especially spinners, dominate.

  • Fantasy Points Contribution:

    • Batting: 46%

    • Bowling: 54%

  • Average First-Innings Score: 202

  • Wickets Per Match: 8

📌 A good mix of spinners and all-rounders should be included in fantasy teams.

📢 Fantasy Team Selection Tips

  1. Prioritize Spinners & All-RoundersTheekshana, Asalanka, and Zampa are key picks.

  2. Include Powerplay & Death Over SpecialistsFernando and Hardie can bring solid points.

  3. Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

    • Captain: M Theekshana / C Asalanka

    • Vice-Captain: S Abbott / A Hardie

📝 Final Thoughts

  • Sri Lanka has the edge at home, with spin-friendly conditions.

  • Expect a low-scoring game, making spinners and all-rounders key fantasy assets.

  • Batting first is preferred due to pitch deterioration.

  • Theekshana, Asalanka, and Hardie should be your go-to fantasy choices.

🏆 Use these insights to create a winning fantasy team! 🚀