Australia vs. Sri Lanka: Australia Leading the Five Match Series 2-0

After a thrilling game of cricket in the 2nd T20 international, Australia would be looking forward to the 3rd T20 international, which would be played at Manuka Oval. Aaron Finch would be really satisfied with his boys going in the next encounter against Sri Lanka. Aussies have always dominated Asian teams on fast seeming tracks, where Asian batters struggle and get themselves going. Talking about the overall performance of Sri Lankans, they played exceptionally well and took the game to the last bit. Though in the end, Australia kept themselves cool and managed to get the victory in the super over. Sri Lankans are missing the likes of Mahela Jayawardena and Sangakkara, Malinga and Ajanta Mendis from the past. Sri Lanka has a very young yet competitive side in comparison to Australia’s world cup winning side. The upcoming game would be a thriller like the second one, where both teams would be trying to win and dictate terms to their opponents.

After winning two back-to-back games against Sri Lanka, team Australia would be entering Manuka Oval with all guns blazing. Australia would be hoping to extend the series lead to 3-0 and aim for a whitewash win. With the likes of Aaron Finch, Maxwell, Stonis, Smith, Zampa, Hazlewood in the side, Australia would be looking to outclass Sri Lanka and win the game. In the last game, Josh Inglis played a sensible knock of 48runs that helped Australia get a decent total on the board. The firepower of Pathum Nissanka almost stole the show, but Hazlewood was amazing throughout the innings and especially in the super over.

• Aaron Finch;
• Josh Inglis;
• Marcus Stonis;
• Adam Zampa;
• Josh Hazlewood.

After getting so close to beating Australia in the 2nd T20 international, Sri Lanka would have taken some positives out of it. Sri Lanka is a well-balanced and unpredictable side, which can outclass any team on their day. The firepower innings from Pathum Nissanka and Dasun Shanaka almost spoiled the party for the hosts. Sri Lanka would be looking forward to the 3rd T20 international in which Australians would be feeling a little pressure. However, the team that handles the pressure well would be able to win the game. To keep their hopes alive in the series, Sri Lanka would be eying for the win.

• Pathum Nissanka;
• Dasun Shanaka;
• Wanindu Hasaranga;
• Dushmantha Chameera.

Australia is playing with the winning momentum, which would definitely be the X factor walking in the 3rd T20 international. Australia is likely the favorite of again winning the game against an inexperienced Sri Lankan team.