Australia vs. Sri Lanka: Australia Playing with Full Strength Squad

Australians always welcome Test playing nations to tour Australia and play competitive cricket. With Sri Lanka touring Australia, Sri Lankans would be aiming to demonstrate sheer strength and agility over their game. The T20 series kick-started with Australia winning a tight game, courtesy DLS method, which favored Australia. However, Sri Lanka was also in the game and itching close to winning the game. Australia is a formidable bowling lineup with seasoned leg break and off-spinners, who possess great control over the game. Going into the 2nd T20, Australians would be taking Sri Lanka more seriously and tend to continue playing with a positive and united approach.

After the tight victory in the first T20 international, team Australia would be looking to continue their glorious home run. Sri Lanka is likely to bounce back on Australian weaknesses, aiming to win the upcoming T20 international. While playing at home, Australians are simply unplayable, be it Adam Zampa’s phenomenal spin bowling or Josh Hazelwood’s superb line and length. There’s no doubt about Australia’s skills and playing performances. With the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch, Marcus Stonis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, and Pat Cummins in the lineup, Australia is dominating Sri Lanka on paper. If we go through the statistics of these start players and their previous performances, we can deduce how impactful game they play. Australia would be searching for another victory on the trot, leading to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th T20 internationals.

• Aaron Finch;
• Marcus Stonis;
• Adam Zampa;
• Josh Hazlewood;
• Matthew Wade.

Going in the 2nd T20 international, Sri Lanka would be looking to play with positive and energetic intent to level the series at 1-1. In the first game, weather conditions didn’t benefit Sri Lanka, and Australia won by the DLS method. Taking no credit from Sri Lankan bowlers, they bowled extremely well, and Australian batsmen evidently struggled. With the ball in hand, Binura Fernando was fantastic throughout his 4 over spell. Along with him, Chamika Karunaratne bowled at economical rates, contributing to the team’s overall performance. With the bat, Pathum Nissanka showed some quality intent, but at last, it wasn’t sufficient to get Sri Lanka over the line. Sri Lankan batsmen and bowlers pose a great threat for Australia in the 2nd T20; however, Australia also has got their base covered in all departments of the game.

Comparing both teams over gameplay and on paper player statistics, Australia is likely to win the upcoming game. Sri Lanka would be playing according to their strengths to give a tough time to the hosts who are comfortable chasing or defending scores.