SL vs AUS ODI series: Following their triumph in the Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia is set to gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by playing a two-match ODI series beginning on February 12 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. However, the Aussies will head to Pakistan without Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, and Josh Hazlewood due to injuries. Adding to the pre-tournament shake-up, Marcus Stoinis has declared his retirement from the 50-over format just before the marquee event. At present, the team has not announced who will captain the side for the series or the tournament. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sri Lanka vs. Australia ODI series.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will not participate in the Champions Trophy as they finished ninth in the World Cup group stage, securing only two wins out of nine games. Only the top eight teams earn an automatic spot in the Champions Trophy.
SL vs AUS ODI venue
Both the first and second ODIs will take place at the same venue, R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI schedule
First ODI: February 12, Colombo
Second ODI: February 14, Colombo
- Matches will start at 10am IST.
SL vs AUS ODI squads
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.
Australia: Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
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