SL Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test; 5 Best Fantasy Cricket Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction

SL Playing 11: Sri Lanka faced defeat in the very first Test match of two games Test series against Australia. The team lacked confidence and consistency as they managed to put up low scores on board. However, Sri Lanka’s bowling unit performed well than the batting department.

Whereas, at the start of the second innings things seemed to favor Sri Lankans until the team was all out on 113 runs. As a result, the side will aim to bounce back stronger in the game and win the 2nd Test series. Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns for the 2nd Test match on 8th July at the Galle International at 10:00 AM IST.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 Team News

Maheesh Theekshana is expected to make his Test debut.
Prabath Jayasuriya is brought as a replacement for Praveen Jayawickrama.
Niroshan Dickwella and Pathum Nissanka expected to open the innings.
Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay and Asitha Fernando have tested Covid positive.
Oshada Fernando to remain at his position.
Kusal Mendis to stay in playing 11.
Dunith Wellalage can be Jeffrey Vandersay’s replacement.
Angelo Mathews has recovered from Covid and to be back in squad.
No such injury report has been noticed so far.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Niroshan Dickwella
Pathum Nissanka
Dinesh Chandimal
Dimuth Karunaratne
Angelo Mathews
Oshada Fernando
Kusal Mendis
Prabath Jayasuriya
Chamika Karunaratne
Dunith Wellalage
Maheesh Theeksahan

Sri Lanka Squad

Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Dinesh Chandimal ( WK), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella ( WK), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay. Standby Players: Lakshitha Rasanjana, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka vs Australia Dream11 Prediction

Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for the match from Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella’s stats in Test

Matches	Runs	Last 5 performances	Last 5 performances against Australia	Batting Average
50	2663	2(10) & 51(81), 21(38) & 12(39), 3(3) & 61(96), 9(10) & DNB, 58(59) & 3(7)	58(59) & 3(7),-,-,-,-	32.47

Dinesh Chandimal’s stats in Test

Matches	Runs	Last 5 performance	Last 5 performances against Australia	Batting Average
67	4459	45(83) & 10(8), 2(8) & 2(12), 66(148) & 39(135), 124(219) & DNB, 0(1) & 13(21)	0(1) & 13(21),-,-,-,-	40.17

Angelo Mathews’ stats in Test

Matches	Runs	Last 5 performances	Last 5 performances against Australia	Batting Average
97	6815	22(39) & 28(75), 43(85) & 1(5), 199(397) & 0(15), 145*(342) & DNB, 39(71)	39(71),-,-,-,-	45.73

Ramesh Mendis’ stats in Test

Matches	Wickets	Last 5 performance	Last 5 performances against Australia	Bowling Average
7	31	3/75 & 4/64, 6/70 & 5/66, 0/119, 0/53 & 1/20, 4/112 & 0/10	4/112 & 0/10,-,-,-,-	28.19

Dimuth Karunaratne’s stats in Test

Matches	Runs	Last 5 performances	Last 5 performances against Australia	Batting Average
79	5819	28(71) & 27(46), 4(13) & 107(174), 9(17) & 52(138), 80(155) & 7*(9), 28(84) & 23(20)	28(84) & 23(20),-,-,-,-	39.58