Australia are going to play vs Sri Lanka prior to the Champions Trophy. The two teams will play an ODI series consisting of two matches. The Australian squad will attempt to test its preparation in this game as well. Steve Smith will lead Australia in the match, and Charith Aslanka will lead Sri Lanka. Steve Smith had performed exceptionally well before this game, winning both Test matches and the series for his team. Additionally, Pat Cummins will not be participating in this game.
Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium has historically favored spin bowlers, offering more assistance as the game advances. As the surface wears down, batting becomes increasingly difficult, particularly in the later stages. The pitch tends to deteriorate, leading to variable bounce and sharp turn, challenging batters’ technique. Visible cracks further add to the unpredictability, making shot-making tough. While shorter formats see relatively stable bounce, longer formats can become more demanding for batters.
R Premadasa Stadium Stats in ODI
| Total Matches | 167 |
| Matches won batting first | 90 |
| Matches won bowling first | 65 |
| Average 1st innings score | 231 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 190 |
| Highest total recorded | 375/5 (50 Ovs) – IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 50/10 (15.2 Ovs) – SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 292/4 (48.3 Ovs) – SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 170/10 (49.2 Ovs) – WIW vs SLW |
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