Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tharanga and Malinga helped SL to win comfortably against Australia
Upul Tharanga fourth century in this year and Malinga 5 wicket-hall helped Sri-lanka to take a comfortable 78runs win over Australia.Sri Lankan batsman after their disastrous performance in first two ODI looked in good touch in third ODI and scored 286/9 in 50 overs.Australia won the toss and elected to field but this time Dilshan and Tharanga was able to provide Sri Lanka a brilliant opening stand of 139 runs.Dilshan scored a half century and got out on Bollinger bowling who took 42/4 in the match.Sangakkara made quick fire 49runs in just 37balls including 2sixes.Upul Tharanga provide stability to the Sri Lankan inning and he scored 111runs in 139ballls Sri Lanka collapsed in the slog overs and lost 7wkts in just 66 runs.
Australia got the target of 287 runs.They hadn't started well and lost both their openers in 7 overs.Michael Hussey made a good half century but that was not enough for a win for Australia.Malinga took 28/5 including inform batsman Watson,Clarke and Hussey.In the end,Sri Lanka won comfortably by 78runs.
Player Of the Match:Upul Tharanga.
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