VENUE STATS
At R Premadasa Stadium, Kusal Mendis averages over 66 points in the last 10 ODIs, thanks to 4 fifties, 11 catches and 3 stumpings.
In the same period, Charith Asalanka has collected 231 runs and 10 wickets here, averaging over 64 points.
OPPOSITION STATS
With his all-round skills, Glenn Maxwell (393 runs, 6 wickets and 6 catches) averages over 63 points against Sri Lanka in 12 matches.
Mitchell Starc has not gone wicketless for 8 matches against Sri Lanka, overall bagging 20 wickets, including bonus points for 14 LBW/Bowled dismissals.
IN FORM
No other bowler has taken as many wickets (28 in 13 ODIs) as Wanindu Hasaranga since 2024.
In the same period, Adam Zampa (15 wickets in 10 ODIs) is the only Australian with more than 10 wickets.
FORM CONCERN
Sean Abbott has taken only 1 wicket in the last 5 matches.
INNINGS COMPARISON
Since 2023, Avishka Fernando averages 38 batting first, as compared to 13 batting second.
