NEW DELHI: In a bid to shake off their slumber, Australia are determined to rekindle their winning form against an equally faltering Sri Lanka in their ICC ODI World Cup match on Monday.
Both teams are in pursuit of their first victory in the tournament. Australia's morale took a hit with humiliating losses against India and South Africa, while Sri Lanka stumbled against the Proteas and Pakistan.
In this tournament, Australia appears to be a mere shadow of their dominant selves.
The five-time champions currently occupy the ninth spot in the 10-team league table, largely due to their dismal Net Run Rate (-1.846). Meanwhile, the Lankans find themselves in the seventh position with a Net Run Rate of -1.161.
HEAD TO HEAD:
24/08/2016: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 82 runs
28/08/2016: Dambulla - Australia won by 2 wickets
31/08/2016: Dambulla - Australia won by 6 wickets
04/09/2016: Pallekele - Australia won by 5 wickets
15/06/2019: The Oval, London - Australia won by 87 runs
14/06/2022: Pallekele - Australia won by 2 wickets
16/06/2022: Pallekele - Sri Lanka won by 26 runs
19/06/2022: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
21/06/2022: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 4 runs
24/06/2022: Colombo - Australia won by 4 wickets
Overall
Australia wins: 63
Sri Lanka wins: 36
Tied: 0
No Result: 4
Here's all you need to know about the Australia vs Sri Lanka match on Monday, October 16:
When will Australia vs Sri Lanka be played?
The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played on Monday (October 16)
What time will the Australia vs Sri Lanka match begin?
The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will begin at 2:00 PM (IST). The toss will happen at 1:30 PM (IST).
Where will Australia vs Sri Lanka match be played?
The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
How to watch live coverage of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match?
The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be live telecast on Star Sports network.
Where can you follow live updates and highlights for the Australia vs Sri Lanka match online?
You can follow ball-by-ball commentary, live updates and all highlights of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match on timesofindia.com/sports.
