Sri Lanka vs Australia Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report & Probable Playing XI: 1st ODI, Colombo

The 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of Australia is set to take place in Colombo, with Sri Lanka aiming to bounce back after losing the Test series 2-0 to Australia. Australia, having comfortably won the Test series, will look to carry that momentum into the ODI format. 

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has been consistently winning ODI series at home and will hope the change in format works in their favor. Currently, two ODI matches have been listed in the series, with one more yet to be finalized. This is shaping up to be an exciting encounter, and fans can expect a thrilling match. Before the game begins, check out the Dream11 predictions, pitch report, and probable playing XI for this exciting ODI showdown in Colombo.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI: R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is renowned for being a spinner's paradise, and this will be the case in the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia. Early on, the surface offers consistent bounce, making it relatively easier for the batters to score, with fewer cracks to deal with. However, as the match progresses, the pitch starts to change. In the second half of the game, the surface tends to offer sharper turns and more variable bounce, providing ample opportunities for spinners to take control. 

Batters will need to adapt quickly as the conditions become more challenging, especially when facing the turning ball and unpredictable bounce. This pitch is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match, with spinners likely to dominate in the later stages.

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI: Probable Playing 11

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Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11

Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka(c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka(wk), Angelo Matthews, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Mahesh Theekshana, Vishwa Fernando

Australia Probable Playing 11

Jake Fraser McGurk, Travis Head, Steve Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Inglish(wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa

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