Dubai: Australia and Sri Lanka will lock their horns in the super 12 round match of the T20 World Cup here at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
Both the teams have won their respective first match in the Super-12. The Australia defeated South Africa in the first match, while the Sri Lankan defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in their first match.
Against Bangladesh, Sri Lankan players such as Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa showed a splendid performance with the bat while chasing a target of 172 runs. On the other hand, the Kangaroos suffered a batting collapse in the chase of 119 runs against South Africa. However, a fine knocks from Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade guided Australia to a narrow win over the Proteas.
Both teams have the same points with a win each, but due to a better net run-rate, Sri Lankan led by Dasun Shanka are second in Group 1 while Australia are third.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Toss Prediction
Due to the dew factor, the team winning the toss might go for bowling as to bat effectively in the 2nd innings. So far, ever since the tournament started, cricket fans have witnessed this strategy taking place.
Australia Squad
David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Swepson, Josh Inglis
Sri Lanka Squad
Kusal Perera(w), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal
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