Marsh Back, Sri Lanka Opt to Field in Crucial Aus vs SL Clash

At the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Marsh returned to the captain’s role. Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka opted to field first in this pivotal T20 World Cup clash. Shanaka emphasized the importance of the game for their tournament ambitions.

Pallekele offers a slight turn and variable bounce with grassy patches along the stumps. Boundaries: 66–68m square, 80m straight. Temperatures 18–24°C. Par score: 170–175.

Sri Lanka’s decision to field first sets the stage for a fascinating battle as Australia aims to chase down a tricky target in the Aus vs SL showdown.

Australia XI: 

Mitchell Marsh (capt), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

Sri Lanka XI: 

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana