Sri Lanka test their readiness for the T20 World Cup against the reigning world champions in what promises to be a fascinating series.
Australia have travelled with a strong team showing they also feel this will be an important series with their defence of the T20 World Cup going down on the subcontinent.
Sri Lanka vs Australia | 7 June 2022 | The Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 15:30
To Win Match
Sri Lanka | Tie 25/1 | Australia *betting tba
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have roped in Lasith Malinga as a bowling consultant as they seek to tighten up on their weak areas.
Too much is often expected of Wanindu Hasaranga, who has delivered consistently but all too often his efforts have been lost in a sea of loose bowling.
Sri Lanka have an exciting top order taking shape as a new generation of batters bed into the national team well.
Dasun Shanaka already finds his captaincy in question and could do with a high-profile victory to buy him some time at the helm.
Australia
Australia look set to field a team that looks similar to the one that won the World Cup with some big names returning.
David Warner appeared to be close to getting back to his best during the IPL and should open alongside skipper Aaron Finch.
Steve Smith is a player whose place in the T20 side is less certain even if he still has the backing of management as he has a tendency to consume too many deliveries and halts the team’s momentum.
Mitchell Marsh has proven to be the surprise star of the Australian T20 revival and another strong series should cement his place in the squad for some time to come.
Verdict: Australia
Australia have a good record in Sri Lanka in T20 cricket and will take some stopping.
