The Aaron Finch-led side started off their campaign on a positive note as they defeated South Africa by five wickets in their opener. On the other hand, the Dasun Shanaka-led team come into this contest after having topped Group A in the qualifiers with three successive wins and then went on to outclass Bangladesh by five wickets in their first Super 12 match. Apart from Australia and Sri Lanka, the other teams in Group 1 are England, South Africa, West Indies and Bangladesh.

Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Kusal Perera(w), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana