Sri Lanka lost the first Test against Australia by an innings in Galle. The second match will be played at the same venue, starting on February 6. It will also mark the 100th and final Test for the former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne. Australia will aim for a series whitewash, while Sri Lanka will look to secure a draw.
Match Details: SL vs AUS, 2nd Test
- Date and Time: February 6, 4:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am IST/ 10:00 am local
- Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Galle International Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Galle International Stadium is renowned for favoring spinners, especially as the match advances. In the initial two days, fast bowlers can capitalize on the moisture and humidity, extracting seam movement and swing. However, this advantage diminishes swiftly as the surface dries out. From Day 3 onwards, the pitch transforms into a spinner’s delight, generating sharp turn, unpredictable bounce, and deceptive variations, making batting increasingly difficult.
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Josh Inglis
- Batters: Angelo Matthews, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja
- All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Travis Head, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Travis Head (c), Steve Smith (vc)
- Choice 2: Nathan Lyon (c), Dhananjaya de Silva (vc)
Also READ: SL vs AUS: Sri Lanka’s playing XI for the 2nd Test against Australia ft. Dimuth Karunaratne – Predicted
SL vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne
SL vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 6, 4:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peiris, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake
Australia: Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Beau Webster, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly
Also READ: SL vs AUS 2025: Australia’s playing XI for the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka – Predicted
