SL vs AUS Dream11: Sri Lanka and Australia collide in the fifth and final ODI of the five-match series. Australia began the series with a 2-wicket win in the first game. However, hosts Sri Lanka bounced back in grand fashion to not only settle scores but eventually win the series as well. Sri Lanka went on to win the second, third and fourth ODI’s to take an unassailable 3-1 lead. Dasun Shanaka’s men registered a thrilling 4-run win to achieve the feat. With the series conceded, Australia will now look to finish on a positive note.
Sri Lanka vs Australia 5th ODI
24 June, 2:30 PM IST
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Teams chasing have had an advantage at this venue in the recent past with the average first innings total being 243 in ODI cricket.
Last result at the venue
The last ODI at this venue was played on 21 June 2022 between Sri Lanka and Australia, which Sri Lanka won by 4 runs.
Form Guide
Sri Lanka: WWWLW
Australia: LLLWL
(Last 5 ODI matches)
Niroshan Dickwella (wk)
Pathum Nisanka
Kusal Mendis
Charith Asalanka
Dhananjaya de Silva
Dasun Shanaka (c)
Jeffrey Vandersay
Chamika Karunaratne
Wanindu Hasaranga
Maheesh Theekshana
Dunith Wellalage
Charith Asalanka Stats in ODI
Charith Asalanka has performed well against Australia in ODIs, scoring 173 runs against them from four innings at an average of 57.67. He scored a match-winning century in the fourth ODI that helped Sri Lanka seal the series as well. Asalanka is in good form with the bat and fans can expect another fine display from him.
Matches Played | Runs | Last 5 performance | Last 5 performances against AUS | Batting Average |
15 | 645 | 110, 13*, 13, 37, 52 | 110, 13*, 13, 37, – | 46.07 |
Niroshan Dickwella Stats in ODI
Niroshan Dickwella is an attacking batter at the top of the order. Dickwella can score runs quickly. The wicket-keeper batter has nine half-centuries and two hundred to his name in ODIs. He has not been able to get himself going in the two games so far. However, with the series under the belt, fans can expect him to bat freely and come good in this contest.
Matches Played | Runs | Last 5 performance | Last 5 performances against AUS | Batting Average |
55 | 1604 | 1, 25, 7, 2, 6, | 1, 25, -, -, -, | 32.52 |
David Warner
Aaron Finch (C)
Marnus Labuschagne
Mitchell Marsh
Glenn Maxwell
Alex Carey (wk)
Josh Inglis
Cameron Green/Jhye Richardson
Pat Cummins
Matthew Kuhnemann
Josh Hazlewood
Mitchell Marsh Stats in ODI
Mitchell Marsh is an impressive all-rounder. His ability to score crucial runs and pick up key wickets makes him a utility player. Mitchell had a decent outing in the fourth ODI where he scored 26 runs and picked up a couple of wickets as well. Marsh will have a vital role to play for Australia in the final game with both bat and ball.
Matches Played | Runs/Wickets | Last 5 performance | Last 5 performances against SL | Batting Average/Bowling Average |
65 | 1708/52 | 26 & 2/29, 10 & DNB, 29 & DNB, 8 & 0/19, 20 & 1/7 | 26 & 2/29, 10 & DNB, 4 & 0/12, -, – | 32.85/35.37 |
Pat Cummins Stats in ODI
Pat Cummins is one of Australia’s leading pacers at present. His ODI Stats against Sri Lanka are impressive as he has picked up eight wickets from four matches. Cummins returned in the previous game and picked up a couple of wickets as well. He has picked up six wickets in the series so far.
Matches Played | Wickets | Last 5 performance | Last 5 performances against SL | Bowling average |
72 | 117 | 2/37, 4/35, 0/48, 3/67, 0/52 | 2/37, 4/35, 0/48, 2/38, – | 28.33 |
Sri Lanka have now registered three successive ODI series wins at home. After being down losing the first game, they have put up an incredible performance to win three games in a row and seal the series 3-1.
Australia’s woes continue along with their injury concerns as well. They have lost three consecutive games and are under pressure going into the fifth and final ODI.
Both sides have played 101 ODIs against each other so far. Australia have won 62 games while Sri Lanka have won 35 matches. In Sri Lanka, both the teams have played 34 ODIs and the battle has been pretty even with the hosts winning 17 games while Australia have won 14. Three of these matches have yielded no results. However, Sri Lanka are in top form at present, beating Australia after a decade in an ODI series at home.
Wicket-keepers: Niroshan Dickwella, Alex Carey
Batsmen: David Warner, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
All-rounder: Glenn Maxwell, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne
Captain, Vice-Captain for Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga
Captain, Vice-Captain for Grand League: Dhananjaya de Silva, David Warner