Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

Australia tour of Sri Lanka
Finished
, January 29, 2025
Sri Lanka
SL
165/10 (52.2) & 247/10 (54.3)
Australia
AUS
654/6d (154)
AUS won by an inning and 242 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
SL v AUS
AUS to win
0%
SL
100%
AUS
Mode: Completed Result: Australia won by an inning and 242 runs. Final: SL 165/10 (52.2 ov) & 247/10 (54.3 ov) vs AUS 654/6d (154 ov)
SL Completed
— 0%
AUS
— 100%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SL 165/10 (52.2 ov) & 247/10 (54.3 ov) vs AUS 654/6d (154 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the Australia tour of Sri Lanka is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Sri Lanka (SL) and Australia (AUS). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Sri Lanka vs Australia match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SL vs AUS game has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 4:30 AM UTC at Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka.

MatchSri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test
TournamentAustralia tour of Sri Lanka
Date & TimeWednesday, January 29, 4:30 AM UTC
VenueGalle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Sri Lanka Avg: 0

  • No recent matches found

Australia Avg: 526.7

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    AUS 511/10 (117.3 ov) & 69/2 (10 ov) | ENG 334/10 (76.2 ov) & 241/10 (75.2 ov)
    W
  • AUS vs ENG (Australia won by 8 wickets)
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    AUS 132/10 (45.2 ov) & 205/2 (28.2 ov) | ENG 172/10 (32.5 ov) & 164/10 (34.4 ov)
    W
  • WI vs AUS (Australia won by 176 runs)
    Australia tour of West Indies | 12 Jul 2025 06:30 PM
    WI 143/10 (52.1 ov) & 27/10 (14.3 ov) | AUS 225/10 (70.3 ov) & 121/10 (37 ov)
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Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been marked by 0% wins, with an average batting score of 0.0. If Sri Lanka are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 460, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Australia.

Australia cricket team recent form has been defined by 100% wins, with an average score of 526.7. If Australia are to bat first, a target of 275 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka vs Australia — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 457.2
    351 runs (agg) · SR 60.1
  • Dinesh Chandimal
    Form Score: 258.6
    204 runs (agg) · SR 32.7
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 254.7
    183 runs (agg) · SR 57.3
Top Bowlers
  • Prabath Jayasuriya
    Form Score: 223.4
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.82
  • Asitha Fernando
    Form Score: 163.4
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.84
  • Tharindu Ratnayake
    Form Score: 160.4
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.54

Australia — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Travis Head
    Form Score: 443.5
    288 runs (agg) · SR 55.6
  • Steven Smith
    Form Score: 313.4
    178 runs (agg) · SR 67.2
  • Alex Carey
    Form Score: 284.9
    180 runs (agg) · SR 49.5
Top Bowlers
  • Mitchell Starc
    Form Score: 546
    25 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.51
  • Scott Boland
    Form Score: 230.2
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.92
  • Josh Hazlewood
    Form Score: 165.3
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.66
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Match Details
Date
2025-01-29 10:00 AM
Venue
Galle International Stadium, Galle
Toss
Australia elected to bat
Umpires
  • Adrian Holdstock
  • Chris Gaffaney
Tv Umpires
  • Joel Wilson
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe