Australia take on Sri Lanka in Match 14 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Monday (16 October) afternoon.

Australia have lost their first two World Cup games for the first time since the 1992 World Cup at home. Australia lost to South Africa by 134 runs, their worst loss in World Cup history. Bowling first, the team conceded 311 runs and then were dismissed for just 177 runs. 

Similarly, Sri Lanka have lost their first two games against South Africa and Pakistan. Despite scoring 300+ totals in both matches, Sri Lanka ended up losing. Kusal Mendis has been brilliant with the bat and will take over the captaincy for the remaining tournament from the injured Shanaka. 

AUS vs SL ODI World Cup 2023 Details

• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Date & Time: October 16, 2023, at 2 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Channel and Disney+Hotstar App

Playing 11 for Today’s Australia vs Sri Lanka 2023 ODI World Cup

Playing 11 for Australia Team

D. Warner, M. Marsh, S. Smith, M. Labuschagne, G. Maxwell, M. Stoinis, J. Inglis (WK), P. Cummins (C), M. Starc, A. Zampa, J. Hazlewood

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka Team

P. Nissanka, K. Perera, K. Mendis (C & WK), S. Samarawickrama, C. Asalanka, D. de Silva, C. Karunaratne, D. Wellalage, D. Madushanka, L. Kumara, M. Theekshana

Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI Records

Sri Lanka and Australia have faced each other in 103 matches in One Day Internationals out of which Sri Lanka have won 36 while Australia have won 63 times. At the World Cup, Australia have won 8 of the 11 matches played against Sri Lanka.

Ekana Stadium Stats

Weather - 33°C, Hazy sunshine

Pitch - Balanced (Good for spinners)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 213 runs (5 ODIs played)

Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (5 ODIs played)

Top Fantasy Players for Australia vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

Australia Team

Sri Lanka Team

Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023 Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeeper: K. Mendis
• Batters: D. Warner, S. Smith, M. Marsh, C. Asalanka
• All-rounders: G. Maxwell, D. Wellalage
• Bowlers: M. Starc, J. Hazlewood, A. Zampa, M. Theekshana

• Captain: D. Warner/M. Starc
• Vice Captain: K. Mendis/G. Maxwell

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Australia vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023

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FAQs

How many times has Sri Lanka beaten Australia in the World Cup?

Sri Lanka has beaten Australia 1 time in the World Cup, the 1996 World Cup final. The other win was due to Australia forfeiting the match. Australia have 6 matches since then 

How many ODI World Cups has Sri Lanka won?

Sri Lanka has won one ODI World Cup - 1996.