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)

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-Rounders – Theekshana, Asalanka, and Zampa are key picks.

2. Include Powerplay & Death Over Specialists – Fernando 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! 🚀