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SL VS AUS: Sri Lanka Crush Australia from the 2nd ODI to the Clinch series



Sri Lanka I provided command performance with the second ODI Australiasecures a 174-run victory at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The hosts dominated both the bat and the ball, registering clean sweeps in the two-match series.

Sri Lanka posts competitive totals and stars Kusar Mendis

Sri Lanka, who won the toss and chose to pick the bat first, posted a horrifying total of 281/4 in the allotted 50 overs. A gorgeous century Somewhere in the mentor (101 from the ball of 115), coupled with a furious knock from Charith Asalanka (66-78 off) sets the basis for an impressive total for the hosts. Nishan Madushka also played a key role, earning a steady 51 balls from 70 balls.

Australia’s bowling attacks struggled to contain Sri Lankan batsmen. Ben Dwarshui (1/47), Sean Abbott (1/41), Adam Zampa (1/47) and Aaron Hardy (1/60) were able to pick up wickets, but their efforts were made. was not sufficient to reduce the speed of Sri Ranka score percentage.

Australia’s batting breaks down, and Sri Lanka wins big

Following 282 challenging targets, Australia has not found their rhythm, It collapsed into a miserable 107 with just 24.2 overs. Ajita Fernando (3/23) and Wainindu Hasalanga (3/23) tore Australia’s top orders, but Danis Wellerage was a bowler pick, earning 4/35 in 7.2 overs.

The Australian batting lineup was unable to show resilience. Only Steve Smith (29 off 34) and Josh Inglis (27 off 22) provided resistance. The rest of the batting order collapsed under pressure, with Glen Maxwell (1), Aaron Hardy (0) and Matthew Short (2) not making any contributions.

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Sri Lankan bowlers were relentless and made perfect use of the conditions. Wellalage’s spell proved to be critical as it dismantled the intermediate order, but Hasaranga and Fernando assured that there was no visitor recovery.

This powerful victory made Sri Lanka comfortable sealing the series. In the first ODI, Sri Lanka secured a 49-run victory, and this second match further highlighted their advantage.

Kusal Mendis, who has locked up Sri Lankan innings in the century of pace, was appointed player for his outstanding batting display match. His innings ensured that the hosts posted competitive totals.

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