SL vs AUS Match Prediction - 2nd ODI, Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025

Sri Lanka and Australia will be up against each other for one last time in the ongoing series when the second SL vs AUS ODI takes place on Friday (February 14). The final game of the two-ODI series will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Australia will have their task cut out in the SL vs AUS second ODI. On a tough pitch, they will have to come up with a special performance to beat Sri Lanka and draw level in the series. In the first game, the tourists suffered a 49-run defeat.

Batting first, Sri Lanka rode on their captain Charith Asalanka's 127-run knock to recover from 55/5 and post a respectable total of 214 runs. In reply, Australia were all out for just 165 runs. With both the teams now set for the second ODI, we are taking a look at all the predictions for the game.

SL vs AUS Match Prediction - 2nd ODI, Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025:

Match Details

Match: SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI

Date: February 14, 2025

Time: 10: 00 AM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Live streaming: SonyLiv, FanCode

Live broadcast: Sony Sports

SL vs AUS Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record

Even though Australia lost the first ODI against Sri Lanka, they have the better head-to-head between the two teams in ODIs. Of the 104 ODIs between the two sides so far, Australia have won 64 while Sri Lanka have managed to win only 36.

Total Test Matches Played: 104

Sri Lanka Won: 36

Australia Won: 64

Last 5 Matches: Sri Lanka - 3 wins | Australia - 2 wins

Pitch Report & Conditions

Bowling-Friendly: The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium is likely to assist the bowlers more once again. Most of the batsmen struggled to do well in the first ODI and their plight could continue in the second game as well.

During the first game, pacers as well as spinners proved effective and they could dominate the proceedings over the batsmen in the upcoming game as well.

Average 1st Innings Score: 225 - The average first innings total at the venue is only 225 runs. So, anything around 250 will be a very challenging total. Sri Lanka managed to defend 214 runs easily and both the teams will be looking to bat first and post a good total before trying to defend it.

Chasing Record:

Chasing teams do not have a very good record at the R. Premadasa Stadium, winning 37.11 percent of the total ODIs played at the venue. Of the 154 ODIs played at the venue so far, teams batting second have won only 59 games while teams batting first have won 83 ODIs.

Weather Report

The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM local time in Colombo on Friday. According to the weather forecast, there is a 10 percent chance of rain at that time. With the passage of the game, the chance of rain will only increase but not to an alarming level.

Even if rain plays spoilsport in the game, it is highly unlikely that the entire game will be washed out. The temperature will be hovering around 28-29 degrees Celsius throughout the game.

SL vs AUS Match Prediction - Sri Lanka and Australia Probable XIs

Sri Lanka Playing 11:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

Australia Playing 11:

Matt Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Form and Fitness

There are no major injury concerns for any of the two teams as of now.

Score Prediction

SL vs AUS Players to perform prediction

SL: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, and Maheesh Theekshana will be the key players for Sri Lanka.

AUS: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Spencer Johnson, and Adam Zampa will be the key players for Australia.

SL vs AUS Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka or Charith Asalanka

Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Travis Head or Steve Smith

SL vs AUS Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Maheesh Theekshana or Dunith Wellalage

Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match? Nathan Ellis or Adam Zampa

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

Sri Lanka have dominated the visiting teams at home in recent times, especially in ODIs. They proved it again by outplaying the reigning world champions in the first ODI and will start the second ODI as favorites too. Sri Lanka are expected to beat Australia in the upcoming ODI.