Beginning of ODI series between Australia and Sri Lanka, comeback of some big players in the ODI team

After winning the T20 series, Australia would look to win the 5-match ODI series, which are going to begin today in Kandy. Sri Lanka won their last series against Zimbabwe whereas Aussies won their last series against Pakistan. In case of last series between both teams, Australia won that series in 2016 in Sri Lanka by 4-1.

Australia is strong and balanced side but because of some injuries, it would not be very easy for them to clinch the series trophy. Apart from Starc, Mitchel Marsh, Sean Abbot and Kane Richardson are also injured but Australia is still favourite to win the game.

Australia has revealed the playing 11 for the first ODI :

David Warner, Aaron Finch(captain), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuchagne, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Jhy Richardson, Josh Hazlewood.

Mitchell Swepson is unlikely to play in first couple of matches because in Pallekele stadium, pacers would be more effective than spinners.

Sri Lanka has showed tough competition in 2nd and 3rd T20 after losing the first one by 10 wickets and they can do the same in this series. In ICC rankings, Australia is on no.3 whereas Sri Lanka is on 8th position.