Match 14 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has Australia taking on Sri Lanka. The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on October 16 at 2:00 PM IST.
AUS vs SL (Australia vs Sri Lanka), Match 14 - Match Information
Match: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Match 14
Date: October 16, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
AUS vs SL (Australia vs Sri Lanka), Match 14 Preview
Australia have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table, while Sri Lanka have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.821 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.604 |
| South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.360 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.137 |
| England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.553 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.699 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.161 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.800 |
| Australia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.846 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.907 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 5th ODI of Australia in Sri Lanka, 5 ODI Series 2022 where Matthew Kuhnemann scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 88 match fantasy points while Dunith Wellalage topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 102 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Australia against South Africa, South Africa beat Australia by 134 runs. The top fantasy player for Australia was Mitchell Starc who scored 96 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Pakistan, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka was Kusal Mendis who scored 166 fantasy points.
AUS vs SL, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 14 matches is 179 runs. The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on match day.
Weather Report for Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The emperature will hover around 32°C with 43% humidity. 2 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
AUS vs SL, Head-to-Head
In the 102 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 395 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 122, 76, 158, 22, 17 | - |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 51, 0, 30, 68, 2 | - |
| David Warner | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 0 | 0 | 13, 41, 48, 56, 53 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Kusal Mendis has scored 395 runs at an average of 79 per match.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 51, 0, 30, 68 and 2 runs at an average of 30.2 per match.
- David Andrew Warner
David Warner is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches, David Warner has scored 13, 41, 48, 56 and 53 runs averaging 42.2 per match.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 27, 28, 0, 1, 10 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 3 |
| Pat Cummins | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 5 | 1 | 22, 15, 2, 19, 21 | 1, 0, 2, 1, 1 |
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Mitchell Starc has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 2, 2, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Patrick James Cummins
Pat Cummins is a bowler and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Pat Cummins is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 10, 0, 0, 10, 8 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 3, 15, 77, 5, 8 | 2, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 0 | 0 | 25, 11, 22, 55, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is an all-rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 5 matches, Dunith Wellalage has taken 0, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Glenn Maxwell has scored 3, 15, 77, 5 and 8 runs averaging 21.6 per match.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 25, 11, 22, 55 and 4 runs averaging 23.4 per match.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 395 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 122, 76, 158, 22, 17 | - |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 5 | 172 | 34.4 | 0 | 0 | 108, 23, 39, 2, 0 | - |
| Mitchell Starc | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 27, 28, 0, 1, 10 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 3, 15, 77, 5, 8 | 2, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 51, 0, 30, 68, 2 | - |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 5 | 212 | 42.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 46, 27, 40, 72, 27 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Australia are Mitchell Starc with 96 match fantasy points, Glenn Maxwell with 73 match fantasy points and Marnus Labuschagne with 53 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Kusal Mendis with 166 match fantasy points, Sadeera Samarawickrama with 147 match fantasy points and Pathum Nissanka with 68 match fantasy points.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 27, 28, 0, 1, 10 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 395 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 122, 76, 158, 22, 17 | - |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 3 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 51, 0, 30, 68, 2 | - |
| Pat Cummins | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 5 | 1 | 22, 15, 2, 19, 21 | 1, 0, 2, 1, 1 |
- Mitchell Aaron Starc
Mitchell Starc is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, Mitchell Starc has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 395 runs averaging 79 per match.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 2, 2, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Pathum Nissanka is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 51, 0, 30, 68 and 2 runs averaging 30.2 per match.
- Patrick James Cummins
Pat Cummins is a bowler and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches Pat Cummins has taken 1, 0, 2, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.
AUS vs SL Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey and Kusal Mendis
Batters: Marnus Labuschagne and Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Dunith Wellalage and Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins
Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
Vice-Captain: Alex Carey
Photo credit: Alamy
