Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka (born June 29, 1997, in Sri Lanka) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays in limited international matches for the national team. As a left-handed batsman, Asalanka made his international debut for the Sri Lankan cricket team in June 2021.Domestic careerSein erstklassiges Debüt gab er im April 2015, in dem Match, um zu entscheiden, wer in der folgenden Saison den letzten Platz in der Premier Trophy belegen sollte. Galle Cricket Club schlug zuerst und war für 31 ausgefallen. Der Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club machte 215 als Antwort. In ihren zweiten Innings verlor Galle ihr erstes Wicket im zweiten Over, aber Asalanka, der auf Platz drei schlug, schlug 114 von 123 Bällen und Galle hatte 295. Der Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club brauchte 112, um zu gewinnen, aber Asalanka nahm 4 für 34 (Malith de Silva, die auch sein Debüt in der ersten Klasse gab, nahm 6 für 46), um sie für 107 zu verwerfen, und Galle gewann mit vier Läufen.In March 2021, he was the captain of the Singhalese Sports Club when they won the 2020-21 SLC Twenty20 tournament, the first time since 2005. In August 2021, he became the vice-captain of the SLC Grays team for the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League -Competition.International careerIn the first ODI against South Africa on September 2, 2021, Asalanka scored his second ODI half a century. During the course, he established a profitable partnership with Avishka Fernando. Ultimately, Sri Lanka won the match with 14 runs. In the second ODI, he made another fifty at a loss. In the third ODI, Asalanka scored 41 runs and helped Sri Lanka to a total of 203 runs in 50 overs. He later took his first ODI wicket by firing Andile Phehlukwayo. Ultimately, Sri Lanka won the match with 78 runs and Asalanka won the Player of the Series Award for his consistent batting performance as the series' best run-getter. Later that month, Asalanka was named to Sri Lanka's squad for the men's ICC T20 World Cup 2021.

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SL v AUS: Temporary grandstand of Galle Stadium collapsed due to heavy rain

Australian and Sri Lankan cricketers arriving in Galle on the second day of the first Test were greeted by the alarming sight of a collapsed temporary stand.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/gale-30_06_2022.jpg">The roof of a makeshift stand at Galle International Stadium collapsed amid strong winds and heavy rain, putting the second day of the first test between Australia and Sri Lanka in jeopardy. 

About 90 minutes before the game was scheduled to start on Thursday, it began to rain and strong squalls blew off the coast. 

A strong wind warning has since been issued for the Galle region, expecting gusts of over 60km/h later in the day.Ground crew managed to keep the entire floor covered as the rain blew in from the side, but roped sheets covering the small concrete seating area on the east side of the floor were blown away. 

The entire roof then caved in and officials are now considering how to secure the metal before play can begin. 

There were no spectators in the stands at this point as the Australian team had just landed.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/galle-30_06_2022.jpg"> 

It continued to rain after the game was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. local time, and ground crew struggled to cover the entire outfield amid the gusts of wind. 

Tires are used to keep some parts of the tarp grounded, but other parts covering the outfield have been blown away.Australia face a crucial opening hour as they finally get going again after faltering 3-98 in response to Sri Lanka's 212. 

Only bad weather can prevent a result in the game after 13 wickets fell on day one and a three day test is predicted due to pitch conditions.

Sri Lanka announce squad for Australia Test series

Sri Lanka named an 18-member squad for the two-match home Test series against Australia which will start on June 29th.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/sri-lanka-announce-squad-for-india-tests-25_02_2022.jpg"> Australia are currently on tour to Sri Lanka to play three T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. The scheduled tour was under speculations earlier due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. However Australian team has arrived in Sri Lanka as per the schedule and the tour is going well. Australia clinched the T20I series 2-1 and Sri Lanka won the ODI series 3-2. Sri Lanka&nbsp;secured a home ODI series win against Australia after 30 long years of wait. Following the limited-overs fixtures, both teams will head to Galle to play two Tests.The two-match Test series will start on the 29th with the first Test and the second Test will be played on July 8th. Ahead of the Test series, Sri Lanka Cricket named an 18-member squad from the provisional squad announced earlier.As a notable selection, the uncapped&nbsp;Jeffrey Vandersay has been recalled into the national Test side. The spinner had a good ODI series against Australia, picking up five wickets from four games.&nbsp;Kamil Mishara, Mohamed Shiraz, Shiran Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Lakshitha Rasanjana and Suminda Lakshan were left out of the provisional squad announced earlier.Sri Lanka Test Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lasith Embuldeniya, Jeffrey Vandersay

Sri Lankan fans express gratitude towards Aussies for touring Sri Lanka 

Sri Lankan fans expressed gratitude towards the Australian cricket team in the fifth ODI, for touring Sri Lanka in challenging Circumstances.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/sri-lankan-fans-express-gratitude-towards-aussies-for-touring-sri-lanka-min-24_06_2022.jpg">Sri Lankan fans decked in yellow ahead of fifth ODIAustralia are currently on tour to Sri Lanka to play three T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. The scheduled tour was under speculations earlier due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. However Australian team has arrived in Sri Lanka as per the schedule and the tour is going well.Australia clinched the T20I series 2-1 and Sri Lanka are leading the ODI series 3-1. Sri Lanka have secured a home ODI series win against Australia after 30 long years of wait. The fifth ODI is being played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.Ahead of the fifth ODI, Sri Lankan fans have launched a thanking campaign to Aussies for travelling to Sri Lanka in challenging circumstances. A lot of Sri Lankan fans have decked in yellow at the stadium in the ongoing fifth ODI.Sri Lanka Cricket and the ground management also joined with fans as the stadium was decked in yellow ahead of the fifth ODI and thank you cards were placed around the pavilions. Following the limited-overs fixtures, both teams will head to Galle to play two Tests.<a href="https://twitter.com/LouisDBCameron/status/1540243573547073536?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw">https://twitter.com/LouisDBCameron/status/1540243573547073536?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1540250236102144001?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw">https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1540250236102144001?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1540282097096884224?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw">https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1540282097096884224?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/LuckyDhar7/status/1540259516964413442?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw">https://twitter.com/LuckyDhar7/status/1540259516964413442?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1540264636997664769?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw">https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1540264636997664769?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1540264636997664769?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw"><a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSLC/status/1540238674486382592?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw">https://twitter.com/OfficialSLC/status/1540238674486382592?s=20&amp;t=EfPSyfYCsov0pSMhA4htXw</a> </a>

Birthday-gift comes early in Charith Asalanka's family

The family of Sri Lankan batting
all-rounder Charith Asalanka has a reason to celebrate his 25th birthday (which
falls on June 29) one week in advance. 
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/charith-asalanka-22_06_2022.jpg">The middle-order left-hand batter
registered his very first hundred in international cricket on Tuesday. 
"We are overjoyed with his
maiden hundred,” Charith's girl-friend, Kavindika, speaking exclusively over
the telephone from Colombo, said on Wednesday morning. 
"Interestingly, June 29 is a
significant day in his life. Last year he made his international debut on his
birthday day (ODI against England at Chester-Le-Street).”
Charith's first international
hundred was witnessed by his family at the ground. 
"Charith's parents (father:
Vijith Priyanth (businessman), mother (Tanuja, housewife), and two siblings
(brother and sister) were at the ground. I could not go but watched the match
at my home with Charith's one of the other sisters,” the girl-friend, who has
known Charith for the last ten years added. 
"The presence of his family
at the R Premadasa Stadium was enough support for my boy-friend to hit the ton.

"Charith's parents have been very
supportive. Even Charith's younger brother (Hiruk), who is studying now plays
good cricket and is a future star. Charith's late grand-father had a dream to
see his grand-children to play cricket for the country,” Kavindika added. 
Charith's first coach at school,
Dhanushka Denagama is hoping many more centuries from his ward. "I hope he
will be the team leader in the future. His innings on Tuesday reminded me of
his childhood day,” the coach said.
Incidentally, Charith's father
could not resist thanking Dhanushka the day after his son was instrumental in
the unbeaten series win. "His father called me and thanked me for making
his son a world class player,” the coach signed off.

Sri Lanka win series as Warner's 99 goes in vain

Sri Lanka go 3-1 in a five match ODI series against Australia, giving them a series victory. Charith Asalanka scored a century which propelled the hosts to a competitive total. Although Australia looked on course to chase it down, their middle order collapsed to everything fell apart in the end.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/image2022-06-22015908460-21_06_2022.jpg">Losing the toss and being put to bat, Sri Lanka were off to a bad start, losing 3 wickets for 34. Dhananjaya da Silva and Asalanka came in together to put their side out of the hole. A partnership of 101 brought Sri Lanka back into the game. Dhananjaya was dismissed by Marsh on 60, giving t eh visitors a way through.&nbsp;Even if there wasn't much support in the other end, Asalanka kept on going and ended up with a well deserved century. His 110, and a cameo from Hasaranga gave the Lankans a competitive total of 258. For Australia, Cummins, Marsh and Kuhnumann picked up 2 wickets each.Australia lost captain Finch for a duck. After that were some contributions from Mitchell marsh and Travis head but the main driving force of the Aussies was David Warner. The left handed opener looked to single handedly take the game away from the hosts.&nbsp;However, he was running out of partners, as Sri Lankan spinners spun their web. When Hasaranga had Warner stumped for 99, it looked over for the visitors.Australia tried to fight through Pat Cummins and Kuhnumann. Although they managed to make the very interesting, it wasn't enough to prevent a series defeat against a Sri Lankan side, which has gone through a lot.

Australia vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI, Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket

The 4th ODI of Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2022 will be held on 21 June 2022 between Australia and Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/sl-vs-aus-20_06_2022.jpg"> Sri Lanka and Australia meet in the fourth ODI of the five-game series on Tuesday. Australia started the series with a win in the first ODI and took the lead early. However, hosts Sri Lanka hit back with a 26-round win in the second ODI. In addition, they also won the third ODI with six wickets. As a result, Sri Lanka leads the series 2-1 ahead of this game. While they'll be looking to seal the series, it's a must for Australia to keep their chances of winning the series alive.<h2>4th ODI Overview 
</h2>Sri Lanka lost the T20 series 2-1 but had won two out of three games played in the five-game ODI series. Now they're leading the streak and need just one win from their remaining two ODI matches. This series was disrupted by the rain, as two out of three games were decided in the DLS procedure. Australia is still in the ODI series but they need to win this match to stay in the series. Australia is not a weak team. You can hit back hard in any game. This game will be very interesting as both teams will play to their full potential.<h2>Teams Preview</h2><h2>SRI LANKA 
</h2>Sri Lanka has been competitive in the T20 series but always seemed a step behind Australia. However, it has really upped its game at the ODIs and is driving Australia to the abyss. Without Glenn Maxwell's brilliance, Sri Lanka could have won the series 3-0. 

The batting was led by Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka. Both have over 200 runs each in the three ODIs, easily more than any other batter from either side. There was a slight injury scare for Mendia but he has been erased and will be available to play. 

We think betting on both to make runs is the right way to go. 

The problem for Sri Lanka is that the other thugs apart from Mendia and Nissanka have struggled in the series. Gunathilaka won't play and so the likes of Niroshan Dickwella, Charitha Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dasun Shanaka all need to be promoted. 

Confidence and dynamism are both massive factors in cricket and currently both are for the Sri Lankan batters. 

Sri Lanka will also be without Wanindu Hasaranga in this next game and, should that happen, will only bring him back for the decider. In his absence, Dunith Wellalage and Jeffrey Vandersay will be the biggest wicket threats. 

Putting one of them on being the top bowler for Sri Lanka in the third game seems like a good option.<h2>AUSTRALIA 
</h2>Australia rested Starc and Cummins for the previous match and they could very well rest Josh Hazelwood for this upcoming match, unless of course they don't consider Hazelwood part of the Test series. It is very clear that Australia has the Test series in its sights. 

That doesn't mean the ODI series is meaningless, but Australia won't push back their best players just because they have two competitive games to play. 

For Australia, David Warner was a bit of a disappointment considering the form he appeared to be in in the T20s. Maxwell has been Australia's top run-getter so far, followed by Aaron Finch, and neither of them have scored more than 150 points. 

With Smith out of the series, the batting order looks more vulnerable than the market seems to be expecting. Mitchell Marsh and Labuschagne have not been convincing so far and we also think that Alex Carey is not the most reliable. 

Maxwell and Head are the only two batsmen we would bet any money on to get runs in this match. 

Australia's greatest strength is its bowling, but without Zampa, Agar, Starc, Cummins and possibly Hazelwood, Australia's bowling has not been able to bully Sri Lankans like it did in the T20s. 

Jhye Richardson or Glenn Maxwell would be our picks for the Top Bowler Australia betting market. 

There is no doubt that Australia will come out fighting. It can win too, but at the rate it's currently being offered, the risk/reward tradeoff just doesn't make sense.<h2>Pitch and Condition 
</h2>Conditions in Colombo are fairly cloudy with rain forecast for matchday. However, the drainage systems in Sri Lanka are truly exceptional, allowing play to resume quickly once the rain stops. That gives up hope that we can get a result on the field, but a shortened game could be very likely. 

A scoring rate of around 6.00 should be considered equivalent for games of 40 overs or more. It could go up to 6.50 or 7.00 if the overs drop to around 30-35.<h2>Toss Prediction</h2>
The team that wins the toss will likely want to field first given how easy it was for Sri Lanka to hunt down in the previous game. Also, the rain could bring DLS calculations into play and that tends to help the chasing team as well.<h2>Weather Report</h2>The weather forecast for Colombo on match day is not very good. Rain is forecast for most of the day and it looks like we'll be scrambling to get a game.<h2>Probable Playing XIs 
</h2><h2>Sri Lanka 
</h2>Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana.<h2>Australia 
</h2>David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kuhnemann/Mitchell Swepson, Josh Hazlewood.<h2>Top Picks for SL vs AUS&nbsp;Dream11&nbsp;Match</h2>Pathum Nissanka&nbsp;the top batter batter returned to form, hitting a sensational 137 of 147 balls with 11 fours and two sixes in the final game. 

Travis head&nbsp;the left-handed hitter impressed with his consistent contributions in the middle order. In the last game, he went unbeaten 70 balls from 65, with three limits and as many sixes.Dunith Wellalage&nbsp;the talented all-rounder picks wickets consistently and is the series-best bowler with five scalps. 

Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;the flamboyant batter and a useful bowler has hit 143 carries in three innings with a batting average of 152.12 and also won three wickets.Pat Cummins was rested in the last game but should be able to make way with his game-changing bowling performance, making him a deciding factor. 
Jhye Richardson&nbsp;was able to find 2 wickets in the last game as he held the opposition at bay with a controlled save rate of 4.33 which can continue to grow in this game.

Travis Head feels 'keen' ahead of Sri Lanka Test Challenge

Travis Head claims he is already comfortable on the wickets in Sri Lanka after working his way to a second major result of the Australian tour in the ODI six-wicket loss in Colombo.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/travis-head-20_06_2022.jpg"><a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/43471/travis-head">Travis Head </a>claims he is already comfortable in Sri Lanka's wickets after working his way to a second major result of the Australian tour from the ODI six-wicket defeat in Colombo. 

Head played a starring role in Australia's 291-6 innings on Sunday, hitting an unbeaten 70 from 65 balls as he anchored the middle overs before exploding late.He hit 53 in his last 35 balls and powered it in the closing overs of Australia's innings before Sri Lanka chased the goal with ease. Nevertheless, the signs are good for Head ahead of the series of two tests that begins next Wednesday in Galle. 


Australia's ability to handle spinners will be crucial in the Tests after they were beaten 3-0 in Sri Lanka in 2016 and their batsmen managed just five points over 50 in six innings. 


"I'm playing well, I think there's still a lot to do as we get into this format," Head said. “But I felt like I put in a pretty good spin in those last two games and also in the Australian A games in Kandy. 


 

“They are challenging gates, there is no doubt about that. There will be times when it doesn't look so good and it's going to be tough and we'll get through it." 


However, Head doesn't want to be in his shell. He was Player of the Series for Australia in Ashes' home win, scoring on 86.02 with a 59.50 average. 



 
"I feel like I'm sharp," he said. “We still have to be positive about the wickets, also in the test series. You still find ways to score and put pressure back on the bowler so you can try to get as many balls as possible so we can score. 


Meanwhile, Head's 70 came in at number 6 after successfully opening in Pakistan in March and April in its first ODIs in three years. But he doesn't see a situation where he will act as a middleman for Australia at next year's World Cup. 


"I can adapt, but I don't think that's my role going forward," Head said. “My chance will probably be at the top of the leaderboard in a while. 


 

"The feedback is that I have to bid my time with two world-class players [in David Warner and Aaron Finch] right now it is."

Shanaka pulls off dramatic chase in last T20I against Australia

Sri Lanka have avoided whitewash
in a nail-biter in the last T20I against Australia with a win by 4 wickets on
Saturday (June 11) in Pallekele. Captain Dasun Shanaka was the hero of the
match with an outstanding innings of 54 runs.
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/shanaka-11_06_2022.jpg">Chasing a big target of 177 runs,
Sri Lanka didn’t start very well but were better than previous two T20Is.
Danushka Gunathilaka (15), Pathum Nissanka (27), Charith Asalanka (26), Bhanuka
Rajapaksa (17) all played moderate innings but were unable to prolong their innings
as well as Sri Lanka fell in a losing position again in the match. 
The hosts needed 59 runs in the last
3 overs. From then, the unstoppable hitting of Shanaka started. He took 40 runs
in 2 overs and 19 runs were needed in the last over. The captain of Sri Lanka
took that run in five balls off Kane Richardson’s over and grabbed a memorable
win for Sri Lanka. His unbeaten 54-run innings off 25 balls included 5 fours
and 4 sixes.
Josh Hazlewood and Marcus Stoinis
took two wickets each for Australia.
Earlier, Australia put on another
good batting display after electing to bat first. David Warner (39) and Aaron
Finch (29) again started off the innings very well while Steven Smith (37* off
27 balls) and Marcus Stoinis (38 off 23 balls) finished off the innings
perfectly to gather a big total of 176 runs in 20 overs losing 5 wickets.
Maheesh Theekshana was
instrumental with two wickets for Sri Lanka.

SL vs AUS: Sean Abbott leave out the series due to a finger injury

Bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the rest of the Sri Lanka tour after breaking his finger in the nets, while Peter Handscomb has also left Australia's A-squad to be in Melbourne with his pregnant partner.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/sean-abbott-07_06_2022.jpg">Australian all-rounder<a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/651/sean-abbott"> Sean Abbott</a> has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour after breaking his finger in the net. He was part of the squad when Australia toured Pakistan in the historical series. Australia will play hosts Sri Lanka in three T20Is, followed by five ODIs and two Test matches.Abbott was part of Australia's T20I squad preparing for the first T20I of a three-game series in Colombo on Tuesday, despite not being selected for the first game in Australia's XI. But he suffered a broken left index finger while hitting the nets and was ruled out for the remainder of the tour. He was set to link up with Australia A squad for the four-day games after the T20I series as he is not part of Australia ODI squad.Abbott was not included in the first game's starting XI but was an important member of the squad. He should join the Australia A-Team for the four-day games after completing the T20I series as he is not in the ODI squad. 

Speaking of the Australia A-Team, Peter Handscomb left the tour group to join his wife in Melbourne as the two are expecting their first child. Handscomb had retired from the County Championship to play for Australia A in the Sri Lanka series.Test bowler<a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/43497/scott-boland"> Scott Boland</a> has been called up to travel to Sri Lanka early to represent Abbott in the four-day Australia A games ahead of the two-game Test series. He was originally scheduled to arrive later with the members of the test-only team, who didn't have to travel until later in the month. 

Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson was called up to the A squad to cover for Handscomb. Peirson has been called up on the likely event that Australia A will need a specialist wicketkeeper in the four-day games when Josh Inglis has to play as batsman in the ODI series. Josh Philippe is in the A squad but will likely only play in the 50-over games.Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson will replace Handscomb in Australia's A squad. If Josh Inglis is invited to play the ODI series, the Australia A-Team will need a specialist wicketkeeper-batter and with it the inclusion of Peirson. Australia's A-Team, led by Alex Carey, meets Sri Lanka in their first 50-over game on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for 1st T20I against Australia

Sri Lanka announced their squad on the day of T20 International's first game against Australia, which will kick off the month-long tour for both sides.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/sri-lanka-07_06_2022.jpg">Sri Lanka announced the playing team for the first T20I. Australia, led by Aaron Finch, will take on hosts Sri Lanka in the three-game T20I series, which begins Tuesday at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.Australia's big guns returned to the team as they announced the starting XI for the opening Twenty20 International (T20I) game against Sri Lanka on Tuesday at Colombo's R.Premadasa Stadium. Mitchell Marsh,<a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/71/david-warner"> David Warner</a>, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith had all missed recent T20I games at home against Sri Lanka in February and the one-off T20I game against Pakistan in Lahore in April, but returned to the starting XI for the first T20I. Discussing team composition, Australia's limited overs skipper Aaron Finch said there was a temptation to play two spinners but as it had rained for the past few days they opted to go with three fast bowlers.Kusal Mendis returns to Sri Lanka's T20I side 
All-rounder <a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/43761/chamika-karunaratne">Chamika Karunaratne</a>, who was part of the KKR squad but has not played a game for the two-time IPL winners this year, has made the Sri Lankan side. 

Top-order batsman Kusal Mendis, who missed the India T20I series in February with a hamstring injury, returns to the side after regaining fitness.<a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/84107/pathum-nissanka">Pathum Nissanka</a> will open the batting order with Dhanushka Gunathilaka, while Charith will continue batting Asalanka at number 4 in the middle order. 27-year-old Nuwan Thushara will pair Chameera in the pace department. 


 
In early February, Sri Lanka lost the five-game series 4-1 to reigning T20 world champions Australia in their own backyard.Sri Lanka will be without the services of injured batsmen Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando. 

Youngster <a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/95635/matheesha-pathirana">Matheesha Pathirana</a>, who recently made his IPL debut for the Chennai Super Kings, has yet to be patient to play his first international game for the senior team. 

The islanders will seek to avenge that defeat in the upcoming three-game T20I series, which begins on Tuesday (June 7) at Colombo's R.Premadasa Stadium.<h2>Sri Lanka XI for first T20I vs Australia </h2>Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara.

Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I, Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket

The 1st T20I of the Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2022 takes place between Australia and Sri Lanka on 7th June 2022 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.It is the first game of the 3-match T20 series as hosts Sri Lanka take on world champions Australia in Colombo. The hosts weren't at their best as it had been almost a year since their last series win. They were whitewashed by India in their last series. Australia are enjoying a great run at the tournament and they came here with back-to-back string wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan.<h2>Match&nbsp;Preview 
</h2>Sri Lanka and Australia face off in the first match of the 3-game bilateral T20I series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday. Both teams went head-to-head earlier this year with Australia winning the series 4-1. In a one-off T20I against Pakistan, they successfully chased the goal of 163. The team's key players will be Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood. 


After losing to Australia, Sri Lanka also faced a 3-0 loss to India. But the home conditions would make them confident ahead of this game. The likes of Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga are important players for them.<h2>Current T20I from Australia 

</h2><ul><li>Australia had last played 1 T20I against Pakistan which they won by 3 wickets.</li><li>

Before that, they took part in a 5-game T20I series at home against Sri Lanka, which they won 3-1.</li><li>

The highest run scorer for Australia in the T20I series against Sri Lanka was Josh Inglis with 155 runs in 5 games for an average of 38.75 and an impressive batting average of 143.51.</li><li>

The highest wicket-taker for Australia in the T20I series against Sri Lanka was Josh Hazlewood with 8 wickets in 3 games to his name. He bowled at an impressive economy rate of 5.41.</li></ul>



<h2>Current T20I form Sri Lanka 


</h2><ul><li>Sri Lanka were not at their best in the T20I format.</li><li>

Most recently they played a T20I series against India, which they lost 3-0.</li><li>

Before that, they took part in a 5-game T20I series against Australia, which they lost 3-1.</li><li>


The highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in the T20I series against Australia was Pathum Nissanka with 184 runs in 5 games at an average of 36.80.</li><li>

The highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the T20I series against Australia was Dushmantha Chameera with 7 scalps in 5 games played.</li></ul><h2>Pitch Report 
</h2>It will be a balanced surface in Colombo with support for both the batters and bowlers. A total of 150 will be the minimum score at this venue and bowlers would try to use the variations to secure a win. The rain showers and overcast conditions can help the fast bowlers with the ball.<h2>Toss: Bowling First 
</h2>Most teams have historically preferred to bowl at this location due to bowler conditions becoming difficult as the game progresses. We expect support on the track in the early overs of the game. The side that wins the toss here shouldn't hesitate to bowl first.<h2>Weather Conditions 
</h2>We would see partly cloudy skies over Colombo on June 7th, which would provide some support for the fast bowlers during the game. The wicket is usually flat where batsmen have always played their shots freely. The first-battering side would be aiming for more than 160 runs total here.<h2>Predicted Playing XI</h2><h2>Australia Predicted Playing XI</h2> Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Swepson.<h2>Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI</h2> Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Matheesha Pathirana.<h2>Top Picks for SL vs AUS&nbsp;Dream11&nbsp;Match</h2>Pathum Nissanka
The top-order batsman was the leading runs scorer in the T20I series against Australia with 184 runs in five innings at a 36.80 average. 

Mitchell Marsh
The man in form delivered powerful punches to his Delhi Capitals IPL team. He hit 251 runs in 8 innings with a batting average of 132.80. In eight innings of the 2021-22 BBL, he hit 347 runs with a top score of 100*.Wanindu Hasaranga
The Sri Lankan team's top bowler was the leading wicket-taker at the 2021 T20 World Championship. In the recently concluded IPL, he finished as the second highest wicket-taker with 26 scalps in 16 games. 

Glenn Maxwell
The daring batter hit 138 runs in five innings against Sri Lanka in the T20I series earlier this year. Additionally, he impressed with 301 carries in 13 innings of the 2022 IPL.Josh Hazlewood

The experienced fast bowler was the top bowler of the series against Sri Lanka, scalping a total of 8 wickets in 3 matches. In 12 games of IPL 2022 he had 20 wickets. 

Maheesh Theekshana
He picked five wickets in as many games against Australia in February. He continued his fine form, taking 12 wickets in 9 appearances from IPL 2022 with an economy of 7.46.Kusal Mendis
The talented batsman will hold the key to steer Sri Lanka well in this game. In 32 T20Is he has 638 runs with a top score of 79.<h2>Let’s take a look on the squads</h2><h2> Australia T20I Squad</h2> Aaron Finch (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner.<h2>Sri Lanka T20I Squad</h2> Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lakshan Sandakan.

The legendary Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene says that Wasim Akram as a strongest opponent

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has named legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram as the toughest bowler he has faced in his career.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/wasim-akram-bowling-1-02_06_2022.jpg"><a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/55/mahela-jayawardene">Mahela Jayawardene</a> spoke about Wasim during ICC's digital show, The ICC Review. Jayawardene stated that Wasim is without a doubt the best fast bowler he has encountered in his entire career. He said that it doesn't matter what time of day or format it is played because Wasim always gave his best. 

The 45-year-old added that pitch conditions became irrelevant as Wasim was a master of his art and could cause trouble for any batsman in the world regardless of the factors. He said that Wasim had the ability to bowl exceptional in-swing and out-swing, and to bowl with the new ball and the old ball equally effectively, which he found difficult to face.Jayawardene scored just short of 26,000&nbsp;runs in all three formats on the international stage, but stayed humble while praising <a href="https://www.bdcrictime.com/player/profile/7836/wasim-akram">Wasim Akram</a>. The right batsman added that one of the reasons Akram is so difficult to play is his ability to swing the ball either way, whether it's the new ball or the old. 

"He [Akram] came in at the end of the second day with the same intensity as the first ball of the game," he added.The legendary batsman added that Wasim would come in with the same intensity by the end of Day 2 as he did on the first ball of the game, which really reflected his exceptional ability.The former Pakistani captain is widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in world cricket history. Wasim finished his career with 414 Test wickets at an average of 23.62 in 104 games while picking up 502 ODI wickets, the second-highest in history, with an average of 23.52 in 356 games.

Nationality	Sri Lanka
Role	Batsman
Born	29th Jun, 1997
Age	25 years, 1 day
Batting Style	Left hand Bat
Bowling Style	Right Arm Off Break

Matches	3
Innings	6
Not Out	0
Runs	88
High Score	29
Average	14.66
Strike Rate	51.46
100s	0
50s	0
6s	3
4s	11

Matches	16
Innings	16
Not Out	1
Runs	659
High Score	110
Average	43.93
Strike Rate	89.17
100s	1
50s	5
6s	9
4s	52

Matches	20
Innings	20
Not Out	2
Runs	521
High Score	80
Average	28.94
Strike Rate	123.45
100s	0
50s	3
6s	18
4s	47

Matches	60
Innings	58
Not Out	8
Runs	1305
High Score	80
Average	26.10
Strike Rate	125.48
100s	0
50s	6
6s	50
4s	111

Matches	3
Innings	2
overs	4.1
Runs	16
wickets	0
bestinning
bestmatch
Average
econ	3.84
Strike Rate
4W	0
5W	0
10W	0

Charith Asalanka

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