Colombo: Australia A modest chase ensued before taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after beating Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second Twenty20 International on Wednesday.
Chasing 125 runs, world champion Australia struggled Vanindu Hasrangaof (4-33) spin first Matthew WadeHis unbeaten 26-run knock took the tense victory with 13 balls to spare.
Came out to bat, Sri Lanka struggle to go and ride a cameo Charit Aslanka (39) and Kusal Mendis (36) scored below 124-9, barely avoiding getting out within 20 overs.
Australia move with the start of their attack Glen Maxwell (2-18) paid off with the off-spinner dismissing opener Danushka Gunathilaka in the first over.
Australia was without fast bowler Mitchell Starc He cut the index finger of his bowling hand on the nail of his shoe during the tourists’ 10-wicket win in the first match of Tuesday’s series.
his replacement Jhye Richardson (3-26) ensured Australia did not feel Starc’s absence and Kane Richardson claimed 4-30 to restrict Sri Lanka.
captain for australia Aaron Finch (24) started well but Hasranga shook his top order David Warner (21) Was run out after collusion with Maxwell as he was in danger of being chased.
Hasaranga dismissed Maxwell and Ashton Agar in successive deliveries but Wade calmed the Aussies and won the victory with a four off Gunathilaka.
The teams will travel to Pallekele for the final Twenty20, which will be followed by five ODIs and two Test matches.
Chasing 125 runs, world champion Australia struggled Vanindu Hasrangaof (4-33) spin first Matthew WadeHis unbeaten 26-run knock took the tense victory with 13 balls to spare.
Came out to bat, Sri Lanka struggle to go and ride a cameo Charit Aslanka (39) and Kusal Mendis (36) scored below 124-9, barely avoiding getting out within 20 overs.
Australia move with the start of their attack Glen Maxwell (2-18) paid off with the off-spinner dismissing opener Danushka Gunathilaka in the first over.
Australia was without fast bowler Mitchell Starc He cut the index finger of his bowling hand on the nail of his shoe during the tourists’ 10-wicket win in the first match of Tuesday’s series.
his replacement Jhye Richardson (3-26) ensured Australia did not feel Starc’s absence and Kane Richardson claimed 4-30 to restrict Sri Lanka.
captain for australia Aaron Finch (24) started well but Hasranga shook his top order David Warner (21) Was run out after collusion with Maxwell as he was in danger of being chased.
Hasaranga dismissed Maxwell and Ashton Agar in successive deliveries but Wade calmed the Aussies and won the victory with a four off Gunathilaka.
The teams will travel to Pallekele for the final Twenty20, which will be followed by five ODIs and two Test matches.