Australia vs Sri Lanka

LIVE: Captain's knock! Finch fights to 50 after dropped catch as Aussies struggle in third ODI.

That means just three specialist bowlers for Australia in a line-up heavy on batters and all-rounders. But a replay showed the ball hit the pads before the bat, and should have been given out. It was his third against Sri Lanka and 30th in ODI cricket. That means just three specialist bowlers for Australia in a line-up heavy on batters and all-rounders. Captain Aaron Finch was by far the most comfortable of the top order, though he was not immune to the mishits and mistimed shots that burned his colleagues. Having won the toss and opting to bowl first in the first two matches of the five-match series, Aaron Finch once again won the toss, before opting for a different strategy on a slow and dry Colombo pitch on a scorching hot day.

Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss, once again, a total of six times on this tour now. He opted to bat first in Colombo. Team batting first have won the ...

- UP Board 12th Result The visitors, however, made three changes to their side - with Steve Smith ruled out, Mitch Marsh replaces him; Cameron Green and Jhye Richardson in for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Swepson. Sri Lanka made one change to the line-up - Niroshan Dickwella in for Danushka Gunathilaka who has a hamstring strain.

CRR: 4.65. Batting, R(B), 4s, 6s, SR. Travis Head*, 9(17), 0, 0, 52.94. Alex Carey, 21(25), 0, 1, 84. Bowling, O, M, R, W. Maheesh Theekshana*, 6.3, 0, 20 ...

44.3 Vandersay to Maxwell, out Caught by Wellalage!! Mid-on was brought in just before this delivery, Maxwell tries to go over him but Vandersay has bowled this leg-break very wide outside off. 46.1 Vandersay to Head, 1 run, swept to deep midwicket 46.6 Vandersay to Head, 1 run, to sweeper cover,

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Jhye Richardson to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! TIMBER! Brilliant from Jhye Richardson! Are we in for a miracle here! However, a sublime innings from Nissanka and another excellent innings from Mendis helped Sri Lanka take a lead in the series. Not only that, but the wicket also eased out quite a lot and there was not the same assistance as in the first innings. The heat got to Mendis as he walked back retired hurt but Nissanka continued. It seemed like there would be some drama at the end when Nissanka and Shanaka fell but Charith Asalanka stayed calm and took his side over the line. Tells that it was in 1992 when Sri Lanka beat Australia and there is a chance to do it again. Two outstanding knocks from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis was the highlight. Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, knocks from Alex Carey, Aaron Finch and Travis Head took Australia to a strong total. The two added over 150 to help their side take total control of the game. Sri Lanka have taken the lead in this series and now with the remaining 2 games also at Colombo, they will be hoping to clinch the series in the next ODI itself. On the surface, he says it was slow but he enjoyed batting on it. Shares that they need to bowl under pressure and try and keep learning.

Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena's viral pic shows him going for a catch as he stood in the 3rd ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka.

In reply, the Lankans got off to a brilliant start despite losing opener Niroshan Dickwella early. READ READ

Pathum Nissanka's maiden ODI hundred paved the way for Sri Lanka's sensational six-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI in Colombo.

Drafted into the XI for the game, Dickwella got Sri Lanka up and running in their chase. The wicket of Carey brought the dangerous Glenn Maxwell to the crease with 10 overs to go. However, Charith Asalanka smashed a six when the hosts needed seven off 11 and took his side home. Aaron Finch opted to bat after winning the toss and rang in a host of changes. At 122/4 at the end of 27 overs, Australia once again had to rebuild the innings after losing the two set batters. Just when the partnership between Aaron Finch and Mitchell Marsh looked to kick on, youngster Dunith Wellalage struck in his very first over.

The 4th ODI of the Australia Tour of Sri Lanka, 2022 will take place on the 21st of June 2022 between Australia and Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium, ...

Charith Asalanka hit the winning runs as Sri Lanka defeated Australia in the 49th over with 6 wickets in hand. During the chase, Niroshan Dickwella and Pathum Nissanka gave their team a brilliant start. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.

The visitors' spinners were handled with ease in Colombo leaving Aaron Finch with issues to ponder.

Mitchell Starc has yet to play in the series after his cut finger while Pat Cummins may be protected ahead of the Tests; speaking of which Josh Hazlewood could be due a rest too having played every game on tour. With the series on the line Australia could do with him producing a dominant display. It was a statement innings from a young player who should have a huge role to play in Sri Lanka's future.

In the previous game in Colombo, the visiting bowlers were outplayed as Sri Lanka chased a total of 292 with six wickets in hand and nine balls to spare, thanks ...

Sri Lanka’s number three batter Kusal Mendis has had a good run in the series, scoring two unbeaten fifties and a total of 209 with a strike rate of 98.12 in the three matches. Australians, on the other hand, would look to come hard in the next game and take the series to a decider. Sri Lanka are in a commanding position in the ODI series, winning two games on the spin, after losing the first game.

Sri Lanka clinched a six-wicket victory in the third ODI on Sunday against Australia to take a crucial lead in the five-match series.

Australia had kicked off the ODI series on a promising note after securing a two-wicket victory in the first encounter. Where will the fourth ODI match Sri Lanka (SL) vs Australia (AUS) be played? The penultimate fixture is scheduled to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.

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On Sunday, the Dasun Shanaka-led side registered a six-wicket win to clinch a 2-1 lead. Australia began the ODI series on a positive note as they claimed a two-wicket win in the first encounter. The penultimate match of the series is slated to be played on Tuesday (June 21) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka and Australia face each other in the fourth ODI in Colombo on June 21, Tuesday. The Lankans are leading the series 2-1 after winning the third ODI ...

For Sri Lanka, an ODI series against the Aussies will be a huge boost after they lost the T20I series earlier. This was the right-hander’s first ODI ton and it resulted in a match-winning one. They registered back-to-back wins against Australia on home soil for the first time in 20 years.

Australias Alex Carey hit a short ball towards square-leg umpire Kumar Dharmasena, whose reflexes forced him to attempt for a catch.

With the win, Sri Lanka leads the five-match series 2-1. He pulled himself back on the very last moment from the line of the ball. While the Lankans lost the T20I series 1-2 to Australia, they now have a good chance to bag the ODI series and avenge the defeat.

With Ashton Agar injured and Adam Zampa on paternity leave, the big question will be whether spinner Mitchell Swepson gets the nod after being dropped last game ...

Mitchell Starc has recovered from a finger cut and could feature for the first time this series. You saw in the first half of the game it was very stoppy and turned quite a bit. “You can always look back at a lot of decisions and wonder what was the right one,” Australian captain Aaron Finch said.