SL vs AUS, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Lasith Malinga vs David Warner and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at The Oval

In the 20th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, an in-form Australian team will take on an out-of-sorts Sri Lankan side on June 15. The game is scheduled to be played at the Kennington Oval, in London, England, and will begin at 3.00 PM (IST). Australia has won 3 of the 4 matches they have played so far, while Sri Lanka has managed a win in only 1 of the 4 matches, where 2 have ended in no-results. Sri Lanka vs Australia Cricket Score 20th ODI Match.

The rivalry between Australia and Sri Lanka has been quite intense over the years. And at World Cup tournaments, their matches have been even more exciting. As both Australia and Sri Lanka ready themselves for the crucial match on Saturday, we take a look at the mini-battles which makes AUS vs SL, 20th ICC World Cup 2019 match all the more special. Sri Lanka vs Australia Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for SL vs AUS in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 20.

Lasith Malinga vs David Warner

It will be perhaps for the last time that the fans will be seeing a scintillating battle between Lasith Malinga in ODIs. It is every fan’s delight to see an attacking bowler and an even more attacking batsman trying to outplay, outperform, or outdo each other on the pitch.

And what better can it get other then it being Warner vs Malinga. Both senior players know a lot will be riding on them – it will be interesting to see, who wins the mini-battle.

Mitchell Starc vs Kusal Perera

Mitchell Starc is in great form and so is Kusal Perera. Both players will be looking forward to giving their respective sides the best of starts they can give in the innings initially. However, it will be only one will succeed against each other.

The Aussies would be relying on Starc to provide them with early breakthroughs. On the other hand, the Lankan team would be banking on Perera’s ‘no-nonsense and fearless’ brand of cricket to see them through in early overs.

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Nathan Coulter-Nile vs Kusal Mendis

Once the top-order batsmen clash with the opening bowlers from respective sides, the onus will shift to the middle order batsmen and bowlers who’ll bowl in the middle overs. It will be a sight to see how the teams play in the mid-overs. Kusal Mendis has terrific form against the Aussies and would be gung-ho to continue his stupendous form. Coulter-Nile on the other hand, would want to stem the flow of runs and ensure that Lankan middle-order doesn’t get going, especially Kusal Mendis.

The Australia team is in tremendous form and would be looking to improve the balance in their side. The Aussies will be striving to perform as a collective unit on Saturday. As for Sri Lanka, they will have to bring their A-game into the match for any chance to register a win against a stellar Australia side. Do let us know in the comments section below, as to who do you think will win the WC 2019 match. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates about ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

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