Match 14 of the ODI World Cup 2023: Australia vs. Sri Lanka Match Preview

Australia is preparing to face Sri Lanka in the 14th game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Monday, October 16 at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium. Australia, the tournament’s five-time champion, has had trouble finding their rhythm and has yet to win. Similar struggles have been experienced by Sri Lanka in this illustrious competition.

After losing their first two games, both sides are looking for their first victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup. While Sri Lanka scored over 300 runs in both contests, their bowling underperformed, allowing 428 against South Africa and 345 against Pakistan. Australia, on the other hand, has yet to pass the 200-run threshold after losing their last two games after being dismissed for 199 and 177 respectively.

Alex Carey and Cameron Green were left off the roster for Australia’s most recent game for non-injury-related reasons. As a result, all 14 Australian players are now available for selection, and Travis Head, who is now in Adelaide, will likely join the team later in the competition despite being present at the moment.

Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, passed away as a result of a thigh injury sustained in their previous match against Pakistan. Chamika Karunaratne’s inclusion as a replacement player has been approved by the ICC, making it likely that he will play in the forthcoming match against Australia on Monday.

Pitch & Conditions for AUS vs. SL

Australia played 90 overs against South Africa, giving them ample opportunity to become familiar with the Ekana Stadium’s conditions. The pitch initially felt a little sluggish, but as the game went on, it offered spin. The ball also provided the fast bowlers with greater help as twilight fell and moisture levels rose.

The Ekana Cricket Stadium’s pitch was favorable for batting during South Africa’s ODI World Cup 2023 match, allowing them to achieve 300 runs. The typical first innings score at this stadium is around 250 because of its large borders.

AUS against SL, Potential Playing XIs for Match 14 of the ODI World Cup in 2023

Australia

Australia’s batting issues in the ODI World Cup 2023 have mostly started at the top of the order, as seasoned players David Warner and Steve Smith have failed to score meaningful runs. Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have both been successful in the premier league by taking significant wickets. Their persistence hasn’t, however, had a significant and lasting impact on the team’s performance.

Australia changed their starting lineup for the match against South Africa, inserting all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in place of Cameron Green, and replacing wicketkeeper Alex Carey with Josh Inglis. This choice suggests that both players will likely get the chance to prove themselves in at least one more game and justify the unexpected move.

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood make up the predicted starting XI.

Sri lanka

Kusal Mendis, who formerly held the position of vice-captain, will take over as captain when it was revealed that their normal skipper Dasun Shanaka won’t be available for the rest of the competition. The team’s lineup is not anticipated to undergo a dramatic restructure as a result of this transfer. All-arounder Chamika Karunaratne was chosen as a direct replacement, keeping the team’s makeup the same. Matheesha Pathirana, a quick bowler, may unfortunately miss time with a shoulder issue.

Nevertheless, even if he had not been injured, Pathirana might not have made the starting lineup in light of his underwhelming stats of 1-95 and 1-90 in the first two games. He can be replaced by Lahiru Kumara, a fiery bowler for Sri Lanka, who offers a viable speed option. The top five batsmen on the Sri Lankan team, with the exception of Kusal Perera, have all already recorded half-centuries in the team’s first two games.

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (C, WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Mahesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, and Dilshan Madushanka make up the predicted starting lineup.

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