Australia are set to embark on a difficult tour of Sri Lanka, that includes a two Checks adopted by a two-match ODI sequence. With common captain Pat Cummins unavailable, Steve Smith will take the reins as Australia’s skipper for the Checks.
The guests head into the sequence driving excessive on their spectacular 3-1 victory over India within the latest Border-Gavaskar Sequence, a triumph that additionally secured their spot within the World Check Championship (WTC) 2023-25 last.
The Check sequence is anticipated to be performed on spin-friendly pitches, with each groups making ready for situations that favour sluggish bowlers. Australia has made a number of adjustments to their squad to adapt to the anticipated rank-turners. Within the absence of key gamers like Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood, all-rounder Sean Abbott has been included to bolster the crew’s stability.
Moreover, former Australia U19 Cricket World Cup captain Cooper Connolly has earned his maiden Check squad call-up, whereas Nathan McSweeney returns after lacking the Melbourne and Sydney Checks in opposition to India. Spinners Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy have additionally been recalled, highlighting Australia’s give attention to countering Sri Lanka’s spin-heavy assault.
Sri Lanka, alternatively, will look to leverage their dwelling benefit and exploit the situations with their skilled spinners. The hosts will purpose to place up a powerful battle in opposition to an Australian aspect that has been in dominant type not too long ago. The sequence guarantees to be an exciting contest between bat and ball, with each groups desperate to make their mark.
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SL vs AUS 2025 Check Sequence: Fixtures
- 1st Check: January 29 – February 2, Galle Worldwide Stadium, 10:00 am native/ 10:00 am IST/ 4:30 am native
- 2nd Check: February 6 – February 10, Galle Worldwide Stadium, 10:00 am native/ 10:00 am IST/ 4:30 am native
Squads
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
Broadcast and Dwell Streaming particulars
- India: Sony Sports activities Community; SonyLiv and FanCode
- Australia: 7Cricket, 7Plus
- Pakistan: Tapmad
