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AUS vs SL World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat first against Australia

Sri Lanka's stand-in skipper, Kusal Mendis, won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in the World Cup 2023 showdown in Lucknow on Monday

Sri Lanka’s stand-in skipper, Kusal Mendis, won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in the World Cup 2023 showdown in Lucknow on Monday. Sri Lanka has made two significant changes, introducing Chamika Karunaratne and Lahiru Kumara into the playing XI, replacing Dasun Shanaka and Matheesha Pathirana. On the other hand, Australia has kept their playing XI unchanged.

AUS vs SL: Team comparison

As the teams prepared for this crucial encounter, Australia found themselves at the bottom of the points table after enduring two challenging defeats. Despite being winless, Sri Lanka holds a slightly higher rank due to a superior run rate.

Australia enters the match on the back of a tough 134-run defeat against South Africa and a previous six-wicket loss to India. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka faced a high-scoring battle against South Africa, resulting in a 102-run loss. In their second match, Pakistan successfully chased down a formidable 345 against them.

AUS vs SL analysis

In a comparative analysis of both sides, Australia holds a more formidable position and is favored to win. The Australian team boasts promising talent; however, their key spinner, Adam Zampa, has been struggling, contributing to their recent challenges. Conversely, Sri Lanka grapples with bowling concerns, having conceded over 400 runs in the first match and failing to defend 344 in the second, presenting a notable area for improvement.

AUS vs SL: Playing XI

Australia: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

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