Mohammad Rajib
Australia will begin a three-match series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and two Test matches are scheduled for the visit. The tour had been in question for a long time owing to political tensions in the island nation as a result of their economic crisis, but with the circumstances recently normalizing, Australia chose to visit the country.
Sri Lanka visited Australia earlier this year for a five-match T20I series, which they lost. Australia is ranked fifth in the T20 rankings, while Sri Lanka is ranked ninth. It will be Australia’s first visit to Sri Lanka since 2016. The long tour’s smallest format will be crucial since it will serve as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup in October 2022.
Sri Lanka is now experiencing political and economic instability. Despite reports that the Australian cricket team was hesitant to visit the island nation, Cricket Australia decided to go forward with the tour.
Meanwhile, veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been named Sri Lanka Cricket’s bowling technique coach for the ODIs and T20s against Australia. In the ICC T20 rankings, Australia is now ranked fifth, while Sri Lanka is ranked ninth.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has named their starting XI for the opening T20 against Australia.
Cricket Australia is sitting their Test captain, thus the guests will be without Pat Cummins for the shorter format. Adam Zampa will be unable to participate in the entire tour due to the birth of his child. A few of their key players will return after missing the series against Pakistan owing to the 2022 IPL.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has brought back players Wanindu Hasaranga and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who were both unable to participate in the India trip. Hasaranga was afflicted with Covid-19, and Rajapaksa was passed over owing to fitness issues.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Squad
Australia T20I Squad: Aaron Finch (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner
Sri Lanka T20I Squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lakshan Sandakan
Australia ODI Squad: Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner
Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Yet to be announced.
Australia Test Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith (VC), Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner
Sri Lanka Test Squad: Yet to be announced.
When and Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs. Australia
India
The live coverage of the first T20I between Sri Lanka and Australia as part of Australia’s tour to Sri Lanka in 2022 will be accessible on Sony Sports in India. On SonyLIV, live broadcasting will be accessible. Viewers who want to see the match live must purchase a premium package.
In Sri Lanka
The first T20I match between Sri Lanka and Australia will be televised live on Dialog TV Channel 140 and Sri Lanka Cricket’s Youtube channel. In India and its subcontinent regions (Bhutan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma, and Indonesia), Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) has secured exclusive media rights for the Sri Lanka Tour of Australia 2022 five-match T20 series; all matches will be streamed live on SonyLiv Digital Platform (Website, App).
In Australia
The T20I match between Australia and Sri Lanka will be broadcast live in Australia on FOX Cricket and Kayo Sports Network.
In New Zealand
The match between Australia and Sri Lanka will be shown live on Spark Sports Channel in New Zealand.
In The United Kingdom
The event will be broadcast on Sky Sports Network in the United Kingdom. The matches will be accessible for live streaming on the Sky Go app.
In Pakistan
All international, local, and t20 leagues, as well as all International Cricket Council (ICC) competitions, are televised live in Pakistan by Ten Sports, PTV Sports, and A Sports. Pakistani supporters will be able to stream all matches on A Sports HD, while Daraz App and B Sports Pakistan possess the OTT rights to all Pakistan Cricket Team fixtures.
In South Africa
Throughout South Africa, SuperSport aired the series in Sub-Saharan Africa and its surrounding territories; BeIN Sports (MENA) – the Middle East and North Africa nations; Sky Sports NZ (New Zealand); Gazi TV and Maasranga TV (Bangladesh); RTA Sports (Afghanistan); and YuppTV (Afghanistan) (Mena States).
In USA and Canada
Willow TV will broadcast the first T20I between Sri Lanka and Australia live in the United States and Canada.
Region of the Caribbean
Flow Sports and SportsMax are the two official sports channels in the Caribbean, keeping cricket fans up to speed on all the latest cricket news from across the world. Cricket fans in the Caribbean may watch live broadcasts of Sri Lanka and Australia matches on Flow Sports and SportsMax, with ESPN+ providing digital coverage.
After losing by two wickets in the opening match, Sri Lanka won by 26 runs on Thursday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium to tie the five-match ODI series at 1-1. Sri Lanka has not won in their previous eight matches.
Sri Lanka only mustered 220/9 (47.4 overs) in yet another rain-affected encounter, but it was more than enough to dismiss Australia for 189 in 37.1 overs. In 43 overs, the new goal was 216.
Pallekele erupted in jubilation after the victory.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Schedule 2022
1st T20I, June 7: Colombo, 7 PM local time
2nd T20I, June 8: Colombo, 7 PM local time
3rd T20I, June 11: Pallakele, 7 PM local time
1st ODI, June 14: Pallakele, 2 PM local time
2nd ODI, June 16: Pallakele, 2 PM local time
3rd ODI, June 19: Colombo, 2 PM local time
4th ODI, June 21: Colombo, 2 PM local time
5th ODI, June 24: Colombo, 2 PM local time
1st Test, June 29-July 3: Galle, 10 AM local time
2nd Test, July 8-12: Galle, 10 AM local time
