World Cup 2023: Monday in Lucknow will host game 14 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 between Australia and Sri Lanka. Both teams have yet to record a point in this competition, placing them in the bottom half of the standings. While Sri Lanka had been on the receiving end of two unwanted records in the annals of the tournament, Australia was the first team in CWC history to lose its first two matches. Considering the semis scenario and the fact that this is essentially a win-or-go-home game for both teams, here is a match preview and prediction for Australia versus Sri Lanka.
The fourteen-man Australian team must scheme a comeback at this World Cup. Australia’s batting was exposed in these conditions, losing to India and then South Africa, two top teams, despite having a reasonable run against India in the lead-up to the World Cup.
While reports of Travis Head joining the team in India later this week have boosted morale in the dressing room, the players must step up to ensure the former champions do not experience any further setbacks.
Australia must have a productive top-order and Adam Zampa must perform well with the ball if they are to beat Sri Lanka, an opponent against whom they have previously tasted victory.
Sri Lanka has incurred the same fate as Australia in its two World Cup matches, losing to South Africa and Pakistan in record-setting contests. Sri Lanka are not concerned about their batting, as it is performing admirably; however, their bowling is a significant concern.
Sri Lanka conceded 417 runs against South Africa, the most by any team in CWC history. However, they failed to defend 345 runs against Pakistan, allowing Pakistan to accomplish the most successful run chase in this tournament.
The Island nation must hope its spinners execute the game plan and deliver on D-Day against Australia.
In the absence of their customary captain Dasun Shanaka, who has been ruled out with a thigh injury, Chamika Karunaratne could play today
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Given the characteristics of the wicket in Lucknow, the team with the superior pace attack must emerge victorious. Australia appears to be a minor favourite to defeat Sri Lanka in this World Cup match.
Australia – David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c&wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka
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