Sri Lanka vs Australia Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2nd One-Day International

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Australia fell to a surprise defeat in the first ODI, so the onus is on them to level up this series here.

Date/Time: Thursday February 13th 2025: USA PT – 8:30pm / USA ET – 11:30pm / Friday February 14th 2025: UK – 4:30am

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Weather: Dry with sunny intervals and high temperatures of 30c. 

How To Watch On TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV 

How To Watch Online: UK – discovery+ / US – Willow TV

Sri Lanka Betting Analysis

In our betting analysis of Sri Lanka in the opening ODI we focused on spin-bowler Maheesh Theekshana and the likelihood of him being afforded success on what was likely to be a turning pitch. Indeed, Theekshana was successful, taking four wickets for the loss of 40 runs in 9.5 overs. On the same ground, expect further wickets for the 24-year-old and back him to finish as Sri Lanka’s top bowler for the second match running.

Australia Betting Analysis

Australia had a number of players absent in their first ODI, but Steve Smith did feature for the tourists. However, he was dismissed for 12 in a failed run chase of 215. But a player of Smith’s quality isn’t likely to be kept quiet for long, so don’t be surprise if he was to record a significantly higher score this time around. Consider backing a match fifty for Smith here.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Expert Prediction

Expect a reaction from Australia after their batters were largely spun out in the opening ODI. Having had that game for their batters to learn and adapt to conditions will have been beneficial for them in the long run and that should be in evidence here. Sri Lanka’s batting remains fragile and it’s worth backing the Aussies to level the series.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Tip: Australia to win