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June 7 2022, 23:27 · Ash Wheldon

Sri Lanka vs Australia – 2nd T20 International Preview & Prediction

Sri Lanka vs Australia – 2nd T20 International Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS

When is Sri Lanka vs Australia taking place? Wednesday 8th June, 2022 – 14:30 (UK)

Where is Sri Lanka vs Australia taking place? R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

What is the expected weather for Sri Lanka vs Australia? 28c in mostly cloudy skies

What channel is Sri Lanka vs Australia on? This match will not be shown live in the UK

Where can I stream Sri Lanka vs Australia? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK

LAST MEETING
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets

THE TEAM NEWS

SRI LANKA

  • Sri Lanka failed to fire in their opening T20i game of the series with Australia and despite their much-heralded spin attack, they failed to take a single wicket as they were blown away in convincing fashion.
  • Despite a positive start with the bat which saw the hosts reach 100/1 in the 12th over, Sri Lanka dramatically crumbed as they were bowled for 128 in a spectacular collapse and the pressure will be on their middle order to respond here as well as their bowling unit.

AUSTRALIA

  • Australia produced a superb fightback to turn their first clash with Sri Lanka on its head and record a brilliant ten-wicket success despite looking in real danger in the early stages of the contest.
  • The Aussies were thankful to the brilliance of Mitchell Starc (3-26) and Josh Hazlewood (4-16) as they helped reduce Sri Lanka to 128 before skipper Aaron Finch (61*) and David Warner (70*) destructively guided their side to a comfortable victory with six overs to spare.

THE PREDICTION

Sri Lanka suffered an awful batting collapse as they surrendered an excellent opening to their game with Australia and were subsequently on the end of a hammering. The fightback from the reigning T20 world champions was impressive as they capitalised on the momentum they generated by taking some quick wickets before a ruthless batting performance from the two openers. That win lays down a real marker for the rest of the series and having claimed such a convincing success to continue their excellent run of form, the Aussies have to be favoured to make it two wins in as many days.