The two -game test series between Sri Lanka and Australia He is ready to start on Wednesday, January 29 at the Galle International Stadium. This series marks the return of Test Cricket to Sri Lanka after his recent defeat against South Africa, and the local team is anxious to change the course with a strong performance in a familiar soil.
Under the leadership of the captain Dhananjaya de SilvaSri Lanka is determined to recover from her recent setbacks. The team has been reinforced by the inclusion of key players such as Kamindu Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, who are expected to play fundamental roles in the performance of the team. Despite the concerns of persistent injuries, the selection of these players underlines Sri Lanka’s commitment to present their louder possible alignment for the series.
Australia, on the other hand, enters the contest with a formidable squad, with characters such as Steve Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc inter alia. Visitors will seek to capitalize on any vulnerability in the alignment of Sri Lanka while counteracting the threat of rotation represented by the local team.
SL vs aus: face -to -face record in the tests
Played matches: 33 | Sri Lanka won: 05 | Australia won: 20 | Draw: 08
Try statistics and records at the Galle International Stadium
- Total matches: 46
- The matches won the batting first: 25
- The games won Bowling First: 15
- Average scores of 1st inns: 369
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 309
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 239
- Average 4th Inns scores: 159
- The highest recorded in total: 704/3 (151 OV) by SL vs Ire
- The lowest registered total: 73/10 (28.5 OV) by RSA vs SL
SL vs Aus: Galle International Stadium pitch report
The Galle International Stadium, known for its picturesque beauty and turn tone, provides a challenging environment for batters and bowling players. While the pacemakers can find the early movement, the tone tends to deteriorate as the game progresses, offering a significant turn and an unequal rebound. This favors the spinners, particularly in the second entries. The teams that hit first often have an advantage, and the high scores in the first tickets are common.
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Squadrons
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dineh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhanjaya de Silva (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Prabath JayasuriyaLahiru Camara, Vishwa Fernand for Fenawitor, ferana Fenawitaran, Jeffrey Vandsay, Jeffan Vandany, Nahiru Porusha, Lahi de Aire
Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (C), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (WK), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Cooper Connolly