Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka (right) poses with theSri Lanka vs Australia ODI Trophy alongside Australian captain Steve Smith. Photo: X/OfficialSLC Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka (right) poses with theSri Lanka vs Australia ODI Trophy alongside Australian captain Steve Smith. Photo: X/OfficialSLC

Sri Lanka will clash against Australia in a two-match One-Day International series, starting in Colombo on Wednesday. The series will serve as a final preparation for the ODI World Champions before flying out to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins later this month.

Australia defeated the Lankans 2-0 in the Test matches sans their skipper Pat Cummins and have qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Cummins' absence will allow Steve Smith to lead the team, who also led them in the Test victory.

As for the Lankans, they will be led by Charith Asalanka, who won't feature in the Champions Trophy as they failed to qualify for it.

Sri Lanka Squad:

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga.

Australia Squad:

Alex Carey (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Mitchell Starc.

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st ODI - Live Streaming Info

When will SL vs AUS 1st ODI be held?

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played on Wednesday, February 12 at 10am IST. The toss will take place at 9:30 AM IST.

Where will SL vs AUS 1st ODI take place?

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Where to watch SL vs AUS 1st ODI live on TV in India?

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be aired LIVE on the Sony Sports Network in India.

Where to watch live stream of SL vs AUS 1st ODI in India?

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be streamed LIVE on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award againmango win," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.