SLM vs AUSM Match Prediction & Analysis
We are seeing good contests in the International Masters League T20, 2025. Sri Lanka Masters will look to build on the momentum as they take on Australia Masters in the 6th game. Sri Lanka Masters defeated South Africa in the last game, and their batters look good. The Australia Masters have started poorly in the tournament with a loss against West Indies Masters.
The Sri Lanka Masters have a strong batting lineup and have batted well in both games. The side will be confident as the top order understands the conditions well. The Australia Masters lack a strong spin attack, which will challenge the team in these conditions. It will be interesting to see if the Australians can make a strong comeback and make the tournament competitive.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Masters Preview
Kumar Sangakkara’s team put up an excellent show in the last game against South Africa Masters. They had to win the game after starting the tournament with a loss. It was a clinical show from their batters as they easily chased down the big total. Sangakkara expects a better show from his bowlers as the Australians will come hard at them in this game.
Kumar Sangakkara and Upul Tharanga delivered a good start in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from the pair. Asela Gunaratne and Chinthaka Jayasinghe will be confident after their match-winning stand in the last game and shall look to add runs in the middle order with Lahiru Thirimanne. Chaturanga de Silva and Jeevan Mendis add depth to the batting.
The bowling attack must get its acts right after struggling in the last two matches. Suranga Lakmal and Isuru Udana must strike early, as the Australians have a strong top order. Dhammika Prasad and Chaturanga de Silva must do well in the middle overs, as they did in the last game. Seekkuge Prasanna and Mendis add variety to the bowling attack.
Sri Lanka Masters Predicted Playing XI:
Kumar Sangakkara (c & wk), Upul Tharanga, Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Chaturanga de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Suranga Lakmal, Dhammika Prasad
Sri Lanka Masters Actual Playing XI:
Kumar Sangakkara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Upul Tharanga, Asela Gunaratne, HCU Jayasinghe, Chaturanga de Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dhammika Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep, Isuru Udana
Australia Masters Preview
It wasn’t the start the Australians are known for. Shane Watson’s team went down by 7 wickets against West Indies Masters in their last game and shall aim for a strong comeback. The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from its bowlers.
Shane Watson led from the front with a hundred in the last game. He will look to deliver a quick start with Ben Dunk. Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, and Nathan Reardon struggled in the last game, and the team expects a better show in the middle order. Ben Cutting and Nathan Coulter-Nile add depth to the attack.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team needs better spells with the new ball from James Pattinson and Ben Hilfenhaus. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Daniel Christian will be important in the middle overs. Xavier Doherty, Bryce McGain, and Nathan Reardon must deliver in the supporting role.
Australia Masters Predicted Playing XI:
Shane Watson (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Daniel Christian, Nathan Reardon, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, James Pattinson, Xavier Doherty, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Hilfenhaus, Bryce McGain
Australia Masters Actual Playing XI:
Nathan Reardon, Shaun Marsh, Shane Watson, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Ben Dunk, Peter Nevill, Benjamin Hilfenhaus, Ben Laughlin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty
Weather Conditions
We expect a warm evening in Vadodara. We expect a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes freely. There isn’t much on this track for the fast bowlers; they must use their variations. The side batting first will aim for 200 runs, as we have seen 180+ scores regularly.
SLM vs AUSM Pitch Report
Kotambi Cricket Stadium, Vadodara Pitch Report
Pitch ConditionBatting
Batting ConditionsHigh Scoring
Pace BowlingPace Bounce
Spin BowlingAverage Turn
BCA Stadium, Vadodara, is a great venue for batters. This venue sees high-scoring games. Batters can play fearlessly as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Fast bowlers must bring out their variations to do well here, and the spinners enjoy good support from the wicket.
Toss: To Bowl
The side chasing the score has won thrice in four games. The surface gets flatter in the second half, and the bowlers struggle to bowl with the wet ball. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first on this wicket.
