AUS vs SL 4th T20 Live: Australia aim to make 4-0 – Australia and Sri Lanka are set to cross swords in the fourth T20I on Friday (February 18) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The hosts have looked ruthless and will continue to keep with the momentum. Meanwhile, the visitors are still in search of their first win of the tour. Follow Sri Lanka tour of Australia 2022 Live updates on InsideSport.IN
The Aaron Finch-led side have found different heroes in their three wins so far. The young players the likes of Ben McDermott and Josh Inglis have done well. While in the bowling Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa have done well.
AUS vs SL 4th T20 Live: Australia seek for a ruthless performance, Sri Lanka in search of their first win
Meanwhile, the visitors have failed to close out games from winning positions. The batting and bowling has not fired in unison. Worst they have also lost their lead bowler Wanindu Hasaranga due to COVID-19.
Sri Lanka will need the likes of Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, and Dinesh Chandimal to get going in the fourth T20I. The batting has been a big letdown.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Match Details:
Match: Australia vs Sri Lanka, 4th T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Australia, 2022
Date and Time: February 18, 2022, Friday, 01:40 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Australia vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report
Pitch Report
The pitch at MCG is excellent for batting as the games in BBL prove. Spinners get some purchases due to lack of bounce on offer. 141 is the average first innings score on this ground.
AUS vs SL 4th T20 Live: Australia seek for a ruthless performance, Sri Lanka in search of their first win
Probable Playing XIs for AUS vs SL
Australia
Aaron Finch (c), Ben McDermott, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Moises Henriques, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Australia vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction
Australia are expected to win the 4th T20I.
Australia Squad For T20I Series Against Sri Lanka
Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Josh Inglis, Ben McDermott, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa.
Sri Lanka Squad For T20I Series Against Australia
Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamil Mishara, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shiran Fernando
AUS vs SL 4th T20 Live: Australia seek for a ruthless performance, Sri Lanka in search of their first win
