Sri Lanka is set to host Australia in a two-match ODI series, seeking redemption after a 2-0 Test series defeat.
Australia, on the other hand, will be looking to fine-tune their squad in preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Both matches will be held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The pitch is expected to offer a dry surface, favoring batters initially, but slowing down and offering turn as the game progresses.
The two teams have faced each other in 104 ODIs. Australia dominates the head-to-head record with 64 wins, while Sri Lanka has 36 victories. Four matches ended with no result.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 16-member squad, captained by Charith Asalanka.
Key players include Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana.
Jeffrey Vandersay returns to the squad after impressing in the first Test against Australia.
Australia has made several changes to their squad due to injuries and retirements. Notable absentees include Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh, while Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODIs.
SL vs AUS ODI Series Schedule:
- 1st ODI: February 12, 2025, at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (10:00 AM IST)
- 2nd ODI: February 14, 2025, at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (10:00 AM IST)
SL vs AUS ODI squads
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.
Australia: Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
Live Streaming and Telecast Details:
In India, the series will be live-streamed on SonyLiv and telecast on Sony Sports Ten 5, Sony Sports Ten 5 HD, and Sony Sports Ten Cricket TV channels.
