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SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Fantasy Prediction: Sri Lanka had beaten Australia by 49 runs during the series opener and will lock horns with them again during the second and the last match. It should be noted here that the match will be held at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Friday.

The hosts would be entering this match after winning five consecutive ODI matches, although they did lose two matches against New Zealand and one ended in no result. They will aim to win the last match and also the series. At the same time, the hosts had beaten Australia in their last five ODIs. Considering their home advantage and the spinners' sublime form, the upcoming clash can become a nail-biting thriller.

Meanwhile, the Steve Smith-led side has been going through a lean patch since the last few ODI matches. They are on a three-match losing streak, which also includes them losing the series opener to Sri Lanka. They will aim to win this match and level the series by 1-1 and will try to go to the 2025 Champions Trophy with a win to regain their lost form.

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Toss- The match toss between Sri Lanka and Australia for the second ODI will be held at 9:30 a.m. IST.

Time- 14th February, 10:00 a.m. IST.

Venue: R Premadasa stadium, Colombo.

Where to watch AUS vs SL 2nd ODI live streaming: The match will be livestreamed on the Fan Code app.

Pitch Report: The pitch in Colombo will become bowling-friendly during the second innings. The average first innings here is 206 runs while in the second innings goes down to 182 runs. Spinners will get more assistance as compared to the fast bowlers. Whichever captain wins the toss will choose to bat first and give the opponent bowlers a hard time on the tricky surface.

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Fantasy Prediction:

Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey

Batters: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Charith Asalanka

All-rounders: Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Nathan Ellis

Captain: Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain: Sean Abbott

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Probable Playing XI:

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka (C), A Fernando, J Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana

Australia: Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Lyon, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson