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These are welcome, wonderful days in Sri Lanka cricket. As the nation comes to grips with an economic crisis of gigantic proportions, the cricket team is providing their people with reason to smile. Since the heavy defeat in the first T20I, the home side has played some outstanding cricket, with a well-deserved 3-1 series lead heading into the final ODI.

Spin has predictably played a key role, but Sri Lanka’s ability to produce under pressure has been crucial to their success. The latest was an excellent reguard action led by Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva after three early wickets in the fourth ODI, indicative of their belief. Now, they have the chance to completely overturn the 4-1 series scoreline they were on the wrong end of against Australia in 2016.

For Australia, the concerns grow. First, Travis Head is the latest to succumb to an injury, with a hamstring strain ruling him out of this match and possibly the first Test. Second, their inability to close out victories after the first ODI is a worry in conditions they may face in next year’s World Cup in India. They are getting into good positions, but sealing the deal is high on the agenda to avoid a heavy series loss. To do so, they will have to overcome plenty of spin once again as they will likely face 40+ overs of it should they bat out their overs.

SL vs AUS 5th ODI Possible Playing 11

Sri Lanka could look to stick with the same, winning combination.

Sri Lanka: 1. Niroshan Dickwella (wk), 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Kusal Mendis, 4. Dhananjaya de Silva, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Dunith Wellalage, 8. Chamith Karunaratne, 9. Wanindu Hasaranga, 10. Jeffrey Vandersay, 11. Maheesh Theekshana

Josh Inglis could come in with Travis Head ruled out. Also, Australia could look to rest one or both of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ahead of the Test series.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Aaron Finch (c), 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Josh Inglis, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Cameron Green, 8. Pat Cummins/Mitch Swepson, 9. Jhye Richardson, 10. Matt Kuhnemann, 11. Josh Hazlewood/Mitchell Starc

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sri Lanka:

• Charith Asalanka loves playing at Colombo. He delivered in spades in the fourth ODI with 110. He now has four 50+ scores in eight ODIs on this ground, with a total of 446 runs at an average of 63.71.
• It seemed like a rare failure (14) last match for Kusal Mendis against Australia. The right-hander has struck 427 runs in 10 ODIs vs Australia at an average of 53.57, with four fifties. Two of those half-centuries have come in this series.
• Pathum Nissanka is the second-highest run-scorer in this series (220) with one fifty and one hundred to his name. The century came on this ground in the third ODI.
• What an all-round display it was by Dhananjaya de Silva in the fourth match (60 and 2/39). This included the crucial, game-opening wicket of David Warner for 99.
• Jeffrey Vandersay has been impressive on the Colombo surfaces. The leg-spinner will be a factor once again as he has taken five wickets in the past two matches.
• As will Wanindu Hasaranga. The leg-spinner made a steady return in the fourth ODI with 1/52. He took 4/58 and scored 37 (19) in the first ODI last week.

Australia:

• It was a quiet series for David Warner up until the fourth ODI. Can he follow up his 99 with a ton in this match? He is 31 runs away from 800 against Sri Lanka at an average of 36.61.
• Mitchell Marsh showed glimpses of his all-round best two days ago. He was excellent with the ball (2/29) and was looking promising with the bat (26 off 27 balls). A big game from him and Australia can win.
• Alex Carey is one of a few Australian players to strike at over 90 in this series. The sweep can get him into trouble at times, but it also fetches him most of his runs.
• Glenn Maxwell is striking at 148.45 this series and strikes at 151.75 overall vs Sri Lanka. He will be crucial in the finishing department.
• Pat Cummins, if picked, will be looking to build on recent form. He has taken 4/35 and 2/37 in his last two ODIs. Also, he was terrific with the bat as he took Australia close in the fourth match (35).
• More will be expected of Matt Kuhnemann on turning surfaces. Slowing his pace could be key. He has taken four wickets in three matches but will be aiming to improve on his average of 41.25 and economy of 5.89.

Other Stats and Facts

• The last time Sri Lanka won four ODIs in a row against Australia was in 1996. One of the results was due to a forfeit.
• The last time Australia lost four ODIs in a row was in early 2020. They lost two matches in India and then all three in South Africa.
• Marnus Labuschagne has struck a double-figure score in each match this series, but is yet to cross 30.
• Australia will look to focus on the good length against Pathum Nissanka. The centurion from the third ODI struggled against this length in the fourth match.
• Sri Lanka have now won their last three ODI series: South Africa 2021, Zimbabwe 2022, Australia 2022.

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

Spin to win. Expect slow, turning pitch conditions where wickets can fall in clumps. Batting first may be the preferred way to go for the captain who wins the toss.

According to AccuWeather, there is high chance that rain will have a say in this match. Thunderstorms are forecast, with up to 13.2mm of rain expected throughout the day.

SL vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction 24 June 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis
• Batsmen: Charith Asalanka, David Warner
• All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Glenn Maxwell
• Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Jeffrey Vandersay

SL vs AUS 5th ODI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Weather permitting, Sri Lanka should win as they have the confidence and conditions in their favour.