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In an exciting announcement for cricket fans, Australia are set to tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series and a one-off One Day International (ODI) in January and February 2025. This tour marks another chapter in the longstanding cricket rivalry between the two nations and will feature matches that are part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Sri Lanka to tour Australia after the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Notably, Australia will host India in a five-match Test serie🐎s before coming to Sri Lanka.
The SL vs AUS Test series will kick off on January 29, with both matches taking place in the picturesque city of Galle. The first Test is set to run from January 29 to February 2, followed by the second Test, whicꦅh will begin on February 6 and conclude on February 10. These matches are crucial as Australia current♐ly holds the second position in the WTC standings, while Sri Lanka is closely trailing in third.
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On February 13, a single ODI will round off the tour, although the venue for this match has yet to be announced. This ODI will occur just days before the highly anticipated Champions Trophy is schedule♏d ꩲto commence, adding an extra layer of excitement to the series.
Result of previous Australia Test tour to Sri Lanka
Australia’s previous tour of Sri Lanka in June-July 2022 saw a competitive two-match Test series that ended in a 1-1 draw. The Australians won the first Test decisively by 10 wickets, but Sri Lanka responded with an impressive innings victory in the second match, showcasing the competitive spirit between the teams.
As the cricketing world looks forward to the upcoming matches, both teams will be keen to assert their dominance ahead of the Champions Trophy, making this tour a must-watch for fans and e💯xperts alike.
