Sri Lanka and Australia will each other in a two-match ODI series |courtesy- Sri Lanka cricketThe Australian cricket team will play their final ODI series before the 2025 Champions Trophy when they take the field against Sri Lanka in the first game of a two-match series at the R Premedasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday (February 12).The two matches have taken on vital importance for Australia, who have been forced to change their combination for the marquee event, as they will have to make four changes to their squad for the mega event. Skipper Pat Cummins , Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh were ruled out of the tournament due to injuries, while Marcus Stoinis retired from ODI cricket.Steve Smith will lead the six-time world champions and is likely to be named their captain for the eight-team event, which is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).As far as Sri Lanka is concerned, they have been in remarkable form in ODI cricket over the last year, which included series wins over India, West Indies, and New Zealand. However, they failed to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy after finishing ninth in the 2023 World Cup.Sri Lanka vs Australia - All You Need To KnowWhen will Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI start?The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI will start at 9:30 AM IST on Wednesday (February 12).Where will Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI take place?The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI will take place at the R Premedasa Stadium in ColomboWhere will Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI be telecasted on TV?The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI will be telecasted on Sony Sports 5.Where will the Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI be live-streamed?The Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI will be live-streamed o the Fancode App and website.
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