Australia vs Sri Lanka Test Series: Betting Angles & Odds

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Published: 7 February 2025

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Cricket fans, if you’ve been following the action, you know Australia is steamrolling Sri Lanka in their two-Test series.

Key Takeaways

Australia in Control – After a dominant first Test win, the Aussies are cruising in the second, with Sri Lanka struggling.

Betting Favors Australia – Odds for an Aussie win are 1.10, while Sri Lanka sits at 17.00+ for a massive upset.

Lyon & Starc Lead the Charge – Nathan Lyon’s spin and Mitchell Starc’s pace have kept Sri Lanka on the back foot.

Current Status

After a record-breaking innings-and-242-run victory in the first Test at Galle, the second Test is already underway, with Sri Lanka struggling at 229/9 on Day 1.

Sri Lanka's top order collapsed again, and Sri Lanka's lower order is under immense pressure as Australia's bowlers, led by Nathan Lyon, continue to dominate.

Aussies in Control – Betting Insights

Australia's win in the first Test was their biggest-ever margin of victory in Asia, and they’re looking just as dominant in the second. Nathan Lyon produced a significant turn, leaving Sri Lanka's batters in disarray.

Lyon, often referred to as Australia's golden arm, has been near unplayable, while Mitchell Starc made early inroads with the new ball. If Sri Lanka hopes to lift its battered confidence, it will need a fighting effort from Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, and captain Dhananjaya de Silva.

If you’re looking at live betting, Australia is the firm favourite. Given their recent form, odds for an outright Aussie win are as low as 1.10, with a drawn result around 8.00. If Sri Lanka can somehow fight back, their odds are hovering at 17.00+—a long shot, but anything is possible in Test cricket.

Top Player Markets

Usman Khawaja has been in stellar touch after smashing 232 runs in the first Test. He’s a safe pick for top Aussie batter again.

Nathan Lyon seemingly bamboozled Sri Lanka's batters and remains a strong contender in the top wicket-taker markets.

Steve Smith, standing in as captain, is always a steady bet in the runs market.

Alex Carey, Australia's wicketkeeper, has been solid behind the stumps, while Cooper Connolly received his first Test cap in an emotional moment.

What’s Next?

With Sri Lanka's batting struggling again, it’s looking like another comfortable Australian win.

If you’re betting, back the Aussies early for the best value, or if you love a long shot, consider an unexpected Sri Lankan resurgence. Keep an eye on how the dry Galle surface plays, especially with reverse swing and spin coming into effect in the final session.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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