1st T20: Australia vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match
Oct 31, 2010 (15:50 IST, 09:35 GMT), Venue: Perth
Australia plays Sri Lanka in the T20I point at WACA in Perth. The Australians go into the game knowing that one of the last four games before playing the English side in the ashes.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, was on break from their victory against India in the final of the tri-series and will seek to regain their touch.
Sri Lanka has never won a series in Australia and is an issue that they want to overcome. Under captain Kumar Sangakkara has been doing well, but it remains to see how they go about their business in Australia.
Australia have named a 12-member side for the game, including a pair of spoons and five players wicket. But since the match will be played at the WACA in Perth, the Australians will depend on their rate of Bowling for doing his duty.
Peter Siddle and Brad Haddin will make a comeback in international cricket. Australia against Sri Lanka (SL vs Aus) 1 T20.
Australian 1st T20 Squad: David Warner, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin , Michael Clarke, Cameron White, David Hussey, John Hastings, Steven Smith, Steve O’Keefe, Dirk Nannes, Peter Siddle.
Sri Lanka 1st T20 Squad: Kumar Sangakkara , M. Jayawardene, T. Dilshan, Chamara Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Chamara Kapugedara, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando, Nuwan Kulasekera, Suraj Randiv.
