Wed Feb 12 23:04:24 UTC 2025: ## Australia and Sri Lanka Face Off in Colombo ODI Series

**Colombo, Sri Lanka –** Australia and Sri Lanka are set to clash in a two-match One Day International (ODI) series beginning Wednesday, February 12th, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The series serves as a warm-up for Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign, though Sri Lanka will be aiming to salvage pride after a recent Test series defeat.

Australia’s preparations have been disrupted by Mitchell Starc’s withdrawal from the squad, resulting in five changes to their final team. Steve Smith will captain the side. Sri Lanka, without a Champions Trophy berth to contend for, will use the series as an opportunity to test their strategies against the reigning world champions.

The first ODI begins at 10:00 AM IST (9:30 AM IST toss). Fans can catch the live telecast on Sony Sports Network and live stream on SonyLIV.

**Sri Lanka Squad:** Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.

**Australia Squad:** Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk.

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