Australia vs. Sri Lanka: Australia in Red Hot Dominating Form

After winning the T20 world cup in UAE, Australians are possessing a great threat for Asian teams touring Australia lately. Be it Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh, they all have faced numerous challenges in adapting to Australian conditions in T20 format specifically. With the T20 world cup around the corner, teams would be preparing squads according to Australian pitches and conditions. With Sri Lanka touring Australia, they would be all geared up to face a ferocious bowling lineup, leading to Mitchell Starc. Going on in the 1st T20 international, Sri Lanka and Australia would be depending on their top order and seasoned bowlers who can win matches and outclass opponents single-handedly.

After sweeping the England cricket team in all formats and departments, Australians are oozing in confidence. However, now a completely different side, and the captain would be up against Sri Lanka in T20 internationals, but the confidence and flair would be the same. Since the early 19th Century, Australians have been phenomenal in their home conditions. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Australians are the outright winners of the T20 series. With exceptional batting and bowling combination, the Australian side is likely to win the 1st T20 international. After the successful end to the Big Bash League, Australian cricketers would be seen in action at the SCG, home of cricket. With Aaron Finch leading the team, Australians are likely to hit massive runs against an under-experienced yet distinct bowling lineup of the Sri Lankan team. Considering the situation, Australians wouldn’t feel pressured by Sri Lanka touring them after so many years.

• Aaron Finch;
• Glenn Maxwell;
• Matthew Wade;
• Adam Zampa;
• Mitchell Starc.

Sri Lanka last faced Australia in the T20 world cup in UAE, where they were taken to the cleaners by Australian top order batters. Sri Lanka is touring Australia after a break of 3 years, with a completely new team and captain. Sri Lanka can be unpredictable on their day and outclass their opponents. But to defeat Australia in Australia, they need to play quality and sensible cricket. Dasun Shanaka, the skipper, has been among the few notable cricketers representing Sri Lanka on national and international levels. Sri Lanka would be depending on their quality spinners and bowling all-rounders who have the ability to hold back Australian batsmen from going all in.

• Dasun Shanaka;
• Chamika Karunarutne;
• Wanindu Hasaranga;
• Danushaka Gunathalika;
• Avishka Fernando.

Comparing both teams’ overall squads and conditions, Australia is likely to win the upcoming T20 international. It takes guts and knowledge to beat Australia at home; however, Sri Lankans can work on their overall team balance and give tough time to Australia.