Thursday, August 11, 2011
Australia cameback strongly after losing T20 series
Australia won the first ODI against Sri Lanka played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium by 7 wickets and open their account in the 5match series with 1-0.Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first,middle order collapsed after a good solid start by Dilshan and Tharnaga.At one stage,they were at 117 for the lost of 7 wkts but thanks to Randiv and Kulasekara for their valuable effort at the lower order.Sri Lanka gave a target of 192 to the Australians.Mitchell Johnson bowled brilliantly and took 31/6 and helped Australia to wrap up Sri Lanka at a score of 191.
Shane Watson played a quick fire knock of 69 runs in just 49 bowls including 5fours and 6sixes.Ponting and Clarke showed good form and both hit half centuries.Australia won comfortably by 7wkts with 71 balls to spare.
Player of the Match -Mitchell Johnson
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