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Sri Lanka vs Australia 2025: Match Preview, 2nd Test

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2025 Match Preview, 2nd Test

Dinesh Chandimal and Alex Carey (Source: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

The pristine island nation Sri Lanka (SL) are hosting Australia in a two-match Test series. Notably, the hosts endured a mammoth defeat at the hands of the visitors in the series opener, which was played at the Galle International Stadium, in Galle.

Hence, it remains to be seen how Sri Lanka react to the first Test pounding, as the series moves on to the second game to be held at the same venue, the Galle International Stadium in Galle. Electing to bat first, Australia asserted themselves right from the outset. Tons from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis in addition to a double-century from Usman Khawaja powered the visitors to a monumental 654 in their first innings. Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay claimed three wickets each.

Dinesh Chandimal was the only batter who stepped up to the task in the hosts’ first innings. There were only two other batters who crossed the 20-run mark. Matthew Kuhnemann starred with his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

On being enforced the follow-on, Sri Lanka saw an enhancement in their batting. However, none of the batters who got off to good starts could convert, with Vandersay attaining his maiden half-century being the highest scorer in the second innings. Kuhnemann and Nathon Lyon snared four each, resulting in Australia’s greatest innings victory in Asia.

Match Details

Match Venue Date & Time
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Galle International Stadium, Galle February 6 – February 10, 2025, 10 am (IST)

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Pitch Report

The surface likely to be up on offer in Galle could be expected to grip from Day 1. Batters will have to grind it out to get settled at the crease. Much like the first Test, spinners could be projected to have a dominating influence on the game.


Head-To-Head Record

Matches Won by Australia Won by Sri Lanka Draw No Result First-ever Fixture Most-recent Fixture
34 21 05 08 00 April 22-26, 1983 January 29 – February 1, 2025

Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka:

Asitha Fernando had a poor outing with the ball. He was just not able to find a channel to challenge the Australian batters. One of Lahiru Kumara or Vishwa Fernando could be expected to replace Asitha.
Predicted XI: Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Lahiru Kumara/Vishwa Fernando.

Australia: 

The tourists are expected to stick to their winning combination from the previous Test. Hence they would like to continue their winning momentum before playing the WTC final with a sense of pride in June this year.
Predicted XI: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy.

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

The match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on SonyLIV (app & website) and FanCode (app & website).

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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