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.
🪙 Toss Trends
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.
📊 Pitch Trends
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)
A Fernando – Right-hand aggressive opener
P Nissanka – Dependable top-order batter
K Mendis – Key middle-order anchor
C Asalanka – Left-hand attacking middle-order
Australia (AUS)
M Short – Aggressive top-order batter
J Fraser McGurk – Exciting top-order batter
S Smith – Experienced campaigner, controls the innings
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
Prioritize Spinners & All-Rounders – Theekshana, Asalanka, and Zampa are key picks.
Include Powerplay & Death Over Specialists – Fernando and Hardie can bring solid points.
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! 🚀