The second Test of Australia’s Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 is set to take place at the iconic Galle International Cricket Stadium, where the hosts will be desperate to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in the first Test. Meanwhile, Australia will be aiming for a fourth consecutive Test victory, continuing their dominant run.
Can Sri Lanka recover and level the series, or will Australia tighten their grip? Read on for Reddy Anna’s match prediction and betting tips!
Match Details
📅 Tournament: Australia Tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
🏏 Format: Test
📍 Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka
🎯 Toss Prediction: Team winning the toss to bat first
☀️ Weather: 27.8°C | Sunny
SL vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis
Australia’s emphatic innings-and-242-run victory in the first Test showcased their dominance. Declaring at 654/6, they left Sri Lanka with no answers. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head set the tone early, while Steve Smith and debutant Josh Inglis further crushed Sri Lanka with centuries. With their bowlers in top form, Australia will look to continue their winning momentum.
For Sri Lanka, the challenge is immense. Their batting collapsed in both innings, and they will need a major turnaround. This Test also marks the final appearance of Dimuth Karunaratne, who will be eager to make an impact before retirement. The bowling attack, led by Prabath Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Vandersay, must step up if Sri Lanka hopes to stay competitive.
Sri Lanka Team Preview
Sri Lanka’s batting lineup must improve significantly after posting just 165 and 247 in the first Test. The experienced trio of Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, and Angelo Mathews will be crucial in leading the resurgence. Meanwhile, bowlers must strike early to avoid another Australian batting onslaught.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
1️⃣ Oshada Fernando
2️⃣ Dimuth Karunaratne
3️⃣ Dinesh Chandimal
4️⃣ Angelo Mathews
5️⃣ Kamindu Mendis
6️⃣ Dhananjaya de Silva (c)
7️⃣ Kusal Mendis (wk)
8️⃣ Prabath Jayasuriya
9️⃣ Jeffrey Vandersay
🔟 Nishan Peiris
1️⃣1️⃣ Asitha Fernando
Australia Team Preview
Australia enters this Test with confidence, particularly with Khawaja, Smith, and Inglis all scoring centuries in Galle last week. Travis Head, the Allan Border Medal winner, is also in fine touch. On the bowling front, Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon are expected to exploit the spin-friendly conditions in Galle.
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
1️⃣ Usman Khawaja
2️⃣ Travis Head
3️⃣ Marnus Labuschagne
4️⃣ Steve Smith (c)
5️⃣ Josh Inglis
6️⃣ Alex Carey (wk)
7️⃣ Beau Webster
8️⃣ Mitchell Starc
9️⃣ Matthew Kuhnemann
🔟 Nathan Lyon
Weather Conditions
Galle is expected to experience hot and sunny conditions, with temperatures exceeding 30°C throughout the match. While the weather will favor batting early, expect spin to dominate as the pitch wears down. Short cloudy spells may occur, but no rain is predicted.
SL vs AUS Pitch Report
- The Galle pitch starts slow with minimal bounce but deteriorates quickly, bringing spinners into play from Day 3 onward.
- Batting first will be crucial, as the pitch becomes increasingly difficult in the latter stages.
- Spinners will likely decide the game, making early runs vital.
🎯 Toss Prediction: The team winning the toss should bat first.
SL vs AUS Winning Prediction
While Sri Lanka is expected to show improvement, Australia’s depth in both batting and bowling makes them clear favorites. Given their current form and dominance in the first Test, Reddy Anna’s expert prediction leans toward another Australian victory.
🔥 Prediction: Australia to Win! 🔥