After securing a 2-0 victory in the Test series, Australia is set to face Sri Lanka in a two-match ODI series. Steve Smith will lead the Australian side in the absence of Pat Cummins, while Charith Asalanka will captain Sri Lanka. This series serves as vital preparation for both teams ahead of the ODI Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for later this month.
In ODI history, Australia and Sri Lanka have clashed 104 times, with Australia winning 64 matches and Sri Lanka securing 36 victories. Will Sri Lanka narrow the gap in this series? Let’s find out.
ODI Series Schedule
First ODI
Date: February 12, 2025
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Start Time: 9:30 AM local time
Second ODI
Date: February 14, 2025
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Start Time: 9:30 AM local time
Squads
Australia
Travis Head
Steve Smith (Captain)
Marnus Labuschagne
Sam Konstas
Nathan McSweeney
Beau Webster
Sean Abbott
Cooper Connolly
Alex Carey
Josh Inglis
Scott Boland
Nathan Lyon
Mitchell Starc
Matthew Kuhnemann
Todd Murphy
Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne
Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis
Dinesh Chandimal
Charith Asalanka (Captain)
Kamindu Mendis
Dhananjaya de Silva
Dasun Shanaka
Wanindu Hasaranga
Niroshan Dickwella
Maheesh Theekshana
Lahiru Kumara
Chamika Karunaratne
Pramod Madushan
Kasun Rajitha
Conclusion
This two-match ODI series marks the final preparation for both teams before the Champions Trophy 2025. A strong performance here will boost confidence heading into the major tournament. Will Australia maintain its dominance, or can Sri Lanka secure a morale-boosting victory? Let’s watch and find out.