Match Details
The day started with Australia resuming at 313-8 with an overall lead of 109 runs. Pat Cummins was unbeaten on 26 and Lyon on 8. Asitha Fernando came in and got rid of the tail as the visitors added 8 runs in 11 balls for the loss of two wickets. The overall lead was a massive 109 runs.
When the Lankans came out to bat, they made their intentions clear as they plundered 17 runs off the first over bowled by Mitchell Starc. They were 30 in 3.1 overs but the spinners created havoc today. Nathan Lyon got 4 wickets and 9 for the match. But the surprise package was Travis Head with his figures reading 4-10 in 2.5 runs. Lyon had 4-31 in 11 overs. Mitchell Swepson picked up a couple of wickets as well despite going for runs. The openers from Sri Lanka got the bulk of the scoring. Dimuth Karunaratne got 23 off 20 balls while Nissanka got 14. Fernando got 12, Silva got 11 runs while Dinesh Chandimal got 13 runs. But nothing much to ride home about, to be honest. Asitha Fernando’s 5 off 2 balls made sure that The Aussies have a chase of 5 runs to do.
Chasing a mere 5 runs for the victory, David Warner finished things off in style with a four and a six of the third and fourth ball of the game off Ramesh Mendis to complete the formalities. Australia wins this game by 10 wickets. Stay tuned for the post-match presentation ceremony coming your way soon.