SL vs PM-XI Preview:
After offering a complete whitewash to Pakistan at their home, Team Sri Lanka is all set to face a new rival – Australia for three T20 matches including a warm-up game against Prime MInisters XI which is scheduled to be played tomorrow afternoon.
Sri Lanka would be high on confidence after the surprising return of talismanic Lasith Malinga, he will also be leading the Lankan side. Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis are other experienced players in Sri Lankan squad.
On the other hand, Peter Siddle will be seen leading Prime Ministers XI, coached by veteran Jason Gillespie. Dan Christian (VC), Chris Lynn, Ben Cutting, Chris Green makes the side look more lethal. The players also have a great opportunity to stake their claims for the national squad ahead of the T20 World Cup next year at home.
The match is set to be played at Manuka Oval, Canberra around 1:40 PM IST.
Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs Prime Minister XI, Warm-Up Game
Thursday, 24th October 2019 at 01:40 PM IST
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Pitch report:
The venue has witnessed just a single game so far between Australia Women and New Zealand Women which was a low scoring game. Now being the first game of summer at this venue, it is expected to be good for batting.
Avg 1st inn score: 103
Avg 2nd inn score: 105
Highest Total: 105/1 (12.3 Ov) by AUSW vs NZW
Lowest Total: 103/10 (19 Ov) by NZW vs AUSW
Highest Chased: 105/1 (12.3 Ov) by AUSW vs NZW
Sri Lanka:
Combination:
Danushka Gunathilaka and Avishka Fernando will open the innings for Sri Lanka, followed by B Rajapaksa. Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis will look after the middle order. Skipper Lasith Malinga, Isuru Udana and Nuwan Pradeep will keep the responsibility of the bowling department.
Prime Minister XI:
Sri Lanka Squad:
Shehan Jayasuriya, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Lasith Malinga (c), Avishka Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Perera (wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Kasun Rajitha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan
Prime Ministers XI Squad:
Ben Cutting, Jordan Silk, Peter Siddle (c), Dan Christian (vc), Chris Lynn, Jason Sangha, Fawad Ahmed, Daniel Fallins, Djali Bloomfield, Chris Green, Harry Nielsen, Dan Leerdam (12th man)
SL vs PM-XI Probable Playing 11:
Sri Lanka:
Oshada Fernando, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Malinga (C), Nuwan Pradeep, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Prime Ministers XI:
Daniel Christian (C), Chris Green, Peter Siddle (C), Fawad Ahmed, Daniel Fallins, Chris Lynn, Daniel Leerdam, Jason Sangha, Jordon Silk, Ben Cutting, Harry Nielsen (WK)
Sri Lanka : (Pakistan Tour)
Prime Minister XI: (Players Career stat)
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