Australia vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20 International Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Australia vs Sri Lanka taking place? Sunday, February 13th, 2022 – 08:10 (UK)
Where is Australia vs Sri Lanka taking place? Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
What is the expected weather for Australia vs Sri Lanka? 23c in mostly sunny skies
What channel is Australia vs Sri Lanka on? The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Australia vs Sri Lanka? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website and app
LAST MEETING
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 20 runs (D/L method)
THE TEAM NEWS
AUSTRALIA
- In their first T20i match since being crowned world champions in the format, Australia were able to claim a win as they overcame Sri Lanka in their opening clash of the series.
- The match was interrupted slightly by the weather but it did not deter the Australians with Ben McDermott carrying on where he left off in the Big Bash League and making the most of his call-up to the side with a knock of 53 from 41 runs to help his side to the 20-run success via the D/L method.
SRI LANKA
- Sri Lanka will need to improve with both bat and ball if they are to get the better of Australia in their second meeting of the series after falling short in their first contest, largely on the back of a lack of runs up the order.
- Of the first six men at the crease, only opener Pathum Nissanka was able to score more than 20 runs and the pressure will be on those that failed to produce a response in this contest.
THE PREDICTION
Australia’s under-strength side did a solid job of securing the win in their opening contest against Sri Lanka and they will be confident of building on that success as the pair meet once again. The tourists will need to be much better with the bat to live with the Australians but even if they are this time around, the home team look to have plenty more to come too and the world champions look well-placed to record another victory.
