The world’s leading cricket team Australia is on the verge of being eliminated from the T20 World Cup. After losing to Zimbabwe in the league stage, if they lose even one match then their path forward will become difficult. On the other hand, the Sri Lankan team playing at home has won both its matches so far and its morale is high. Zimbabwe has also played brilliantly and surprised everyone by winning both its matches. Today when Australia and Sri Lanka will face each other, it will be very important for both of them to win this match. Sri Lanka has to fix a place in the Super 8 and Australia will have to win this match to stay in the race.
Interestingly, Oman team has been eliminated from Group B but till now no team has been able to qualify for Super 8. So far, West Indies has qualified from Group C and Team India from Group A. Sri Lanka has won both its matches and has 4 points but if it loses both its matches badly and Zimbabwe wins both its matches, then Sri Lanka’s game may be spoiled. In this situation, Australia can reach Super 8 by winning both its matches. Despite winning both their matches, Australia will be eyeing Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
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Another interesting matter is that Sri Lanka’s next two matches are against Australia and Zimbabwe. In such a situation, the one who loses will be out. It is a matter of relief for Australia that its next match is against Sri Lanka and then Oman. In such a situation, if it defeats Sri Lanka by a big margin then it should not face much problem against Oman. The important factor in all this is the Zimbabwean team. Zimbabwe’s next match is against Ireland. If Zimbabwe wins this match and Sri Lanka loses today, then the routes to Sri Lanka may be closed.
What time will the AUS vs SL match take place?
This match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka from 7 pm onwards. The toss will take place at 6:30.
How to watch on TV and mobile?
If you want to watch this exciting match of Sri Lanka vs Australia on TV sitting at your home, then you can watch it on the channels of Star Sports Network. At the same time, if you want to watch this match on mobile, then you should have Jio Hotstar app in your phone. Live streaming will be done on the same app or website, where you can enjoy the match.
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How will be the playing-11 of both the teams?
Australia: Mitchell March (captain), Josh English (wicketkeeper), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Matt Reneshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Matt Kuhneman.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Pathum Nishanka, Kamil Mishra or Kusal Perera, Pawan Rathanayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemanth, Dunit Vellage, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahish Teekshana and Mathisha Pathirana.
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