• Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia( SL vs AUS ), 1st ODI Match, Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
• Date and Time: February 12,  04:30 am GMT / 10:00 am IST / 10:00 am local time
• Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka
Who will win the match? – Australia

Sri Lanka( SL ) is set to face Australia( AUS ) in their 1st ODI match during the Australia tour of Sri Lanka, in 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at The R.Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, February 12

Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka dominated New Zealand in their last match during the 2025 Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, securing a massive 140-run victory. Batting first, Sri Lanka put up a strong total of 290/8. In response, New Zealand struggled to chase the target and fell short.

Mark Chapman was the top scorer for New Zealand with 81 runs, while Nathan Smith contributed 17. On the bowling front, Matt Henry impressed with 4 wickets, while Mitchell Santner took 2.

For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka (66) and Kusal Mendis (54) led the batting effort. Asitha Fernando was named Man of the Match for his 3-wicket haul, while Maheesh Theekshana also claimed 3 wickets.

Australia:
Australia faced a tough loss against Pakistan in their last match during the 2024 Pakistan tour of Australia. Batting first, Australia struggled and were bowled out for just 140 runs. Sean Abbott was their top scorer with 30, while Matthew Short added 22. Lance Morris managed to pick up 2 wickets.

Pakistan made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 26.5 overs with 8 wickets to spare. Saim Ayub led the way with 42 runs, while Abdullah Shafique contributed 37. Haris Rauf was named Man of the Match for his 2-wicket haul, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah each took 3 wickets to seal Pakistan’s dominant victory.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka(c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana.

Australia: Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Matt Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis.

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Kusal Mendis, Steven Smith, Kamindu Mendis, Glenn Maxwell, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Maheesh Theekshana.

Sri Lanka: W, NR, L, L, W
Australia: L, W, W, L, L

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.

• Stadium: R.Premadasa Stadium
• City: Colombo
• Capacity: 35, 000