Australia
Preview
Sri Lanka
Australia will be looking to make it two consecutive victories over Sri Lanka at the SCG in the second game of their five-match T20I series. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:10pm (AEDT).
Despite intermittent rain, Australia still had enough time to claim a 1-0 series lead on Friday night, winning by 20 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system thanks to a fine bowling performance from World Cup heroes Josh Hazlewood (4-12) and Adam Zampa (3-18).
However, signs of rust were obvious, with the Aussies having not played a T20I since defeating New Zealand in the World Cup final three months ago. The batting order collapsed from 1-80 to 9-145, including single-figure scores from Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Wade, with a half-century from inclusion Ben McDermott a virtual lone hand.
A score of 149 proved to be enough against a Sri Lankan outfit which had to qualify for the World Cup, but ahead of a home title defence later this year, Australia will hope to get some key players, most notably Smith and Maxwell, humming again this series.
Game information
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
First ball: 7:10pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Cricket
Streaming: Kayo Sports
Betting: Australia $1.13, Sri Lanka $5.80 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Australia
Ben McDermott, Aaron Finch (c), Josh Inglis, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka
Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Depends on whether you want to talk cricket or, like Peppsy, just gainsay.
Don Freo
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Where's the "cry"?
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
You poor victim. After years of bigging up every man and his dog from WA you're now having a cry
The Late News
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That's OK mate. Let it fly.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
The response of a troll.
DaveJ
Roar Rookie
So he would be your choice if they were chasing 12? Got a couple of half volleys because the only way SL thought they could win was taking a risk with the spinner.
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Well he got 80% of the target off his first ball faced. 4x as good as Maxwell's first ball !
DaveJ
Roar Rookie
Only chasing 5.
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Lol who has been called out? Honestly Don you crack me up
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Like you just did. A person includes his location in his name; "Freo" and you make troll-type posts ever after based on stereotyped assumptions. You've been called out. A bit late to back track. If you want to change your persona, change your behaviour.
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
How exactly does one stereotype an anonymous screen name?
Don Freo
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No. You just stereotype without thinking or reading.
Jeff
Roar Rookie
Apologies. Just a bit traumatised and blowing off steam :thumbup:
Jeff
Roar Rookie
Me either. Just sleep deprivation. Was nuts. :shocked:
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
They've been pretty good in both games. I'd love to see them build their team back to world beaters. Got a few key ingredients there
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
Didn't age well Dave
maverick
Roar Rookie
You probably didn't see his world cup performances then
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
It's a fairly compelling argument.
DaveJ
Roar Rookie
Damn! Forgot about that.
Lukestar
Roar Rookie
A surprising and entertaining match. Cheers everyone and good night.