Australia and Srilanka go head to head in a 5 match one day series. Australia is fresh off its VB success whilst Srilanka is well rested having played a rain interrupted series earlier against England where 1 only game was able to be played.

     Australia's' side will have a familiar look about itself, Hayden and Gilchrist opening for the side which will bat down to Bevan at 7. The bowling will be dominated by Lee, Gillespie and Williams who are all in good form. Hogg is likely to be the 4th bowler with the pitches looking to favour the spinners, although their is a temptation to play Harvey as the 4th bowler. The remaining overs will be filled in by the medium pace/off spin of Andrew Symmonds, the left arm spin of Clarke, and the medium pace of Damien Martyn. The 3 reserves on tour Katich, Kasprowicz and Haddin will have limited opportunities on this tour.

     Marvan Attapatu and Jayasuyria will open the batting with wicket keeper batsmen Sangakkara likely to bat at 3, followed by Jayawardene at 4. With Aravinda Desilva and Hashan Tilikeratne retired from the one day game, it will provide opportunities for Dihlsan, Arnold and CO down the order. With Sangakarra keeping Srilanka are likely to play allrounder Chandana at 7, which will signal a 3 pronged spin attack of Chandana, Dharmasena and Muralitharan. Srilanka's pace attack looks bare with both Nissanka and Fernando sidelined, Vaas is likely to open the attack with either Zoysa or Perera, or a rookie bowler.

     The tour is not just an interest for its match value but for selections queries in both the Australian and Srilankan test sides. The form of Bevan, Symmonds, Clarke, Hogg and Kasprowicz will be keenly watched with a view to a possible test berth.

     All in all it should be a great series, my prediction Australia to win.