Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Highlights & Results

That's all for the Australia-Sri Lanka series! The Aussies will take away valuable lessons from their encounters with a resilient Sri Lankan side, particularly addressing their middle-order woes. Next up, they'll face arch-rivals England on February 22nd in Lahore at 9 am GMT in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As for Sri Lanka, they'll have a break until June, when they'll host Bangladesh for a packed schedule of 2 Tests, 3 T20s, and 3 ODIs. Thanks for joining us on this thrilling series! If you're eager for more cricket excitement, feel free to switch tabs and catch the latest updates from ongoing matches. Until next time, cheers!

Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lankan skipper is named Player of the Series. He states that he had no specific mantra but aimed to score big hundreds and contribute with the ball. He observes that the pitch had less bounce than the previous game but was still good for batting. He credits Kusal Mendis and Nishan Madushka for setting a solid foundation. Asalanka acknowledges Australia’s strong bowling but feels the day belonged to Sri Lanka. He separates his captaincy from his batting, focusing solely on his role as a No. 5 batter. While disappointed about missing the Champions Trophy, he looks ahead to playing consistent cricket.

Australian captain Steven Smith shares his thoughts on the series, praising Sri Lanka for their outstanding performance. Smith also credits Sri Lanka for playing better cricket and deservedly winning the series. Smith acknowledges the impressive bowling display by the Sri Lankans, stating that their bowlers bowled really well and stuck to their plans, bowling beautifully throughout the series. On a more positive note, Smith reflects on the team's experience in Sri Lanka and says that It's been a fun time for the group, and they have enjoyed themselves immensely. Closes by saying that hospitality has been top-notch, and they're grateful for that.

Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He expresses his happiness with his performance, acknowledging that the first few overs were challenging with the new ball. He credits Nishan Madushka for providing crucial support. Mendis notes that the pitch played differently compared to the first match, being slower and offering early turn. He praises the partnership with Charith Asalanka and Nishan Madushka, highlighting their ability to adapt to the conditions. He mentions that batting became tougher after 50 overs, as the ball started coming on slower, but overall, he enjoyed his time at the crease.

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Earlier, Sri Lanka's batting unit had fired on all cylinders, with Kusal Mendis scoring a brilliant century and Nishan Madushka and Charith Asalanka contributing half-centuries. Janith Liyanage chipped in with a useful 32. Australia's bowlers shared the wickets, with Ben Dwarshuis, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, and Adam Zampa each taking one apiece.

The hosts' bowling unit was exceptional, with Asitha Fernando and Wanindu Hasaranga each claiming three wickets. The star of the show was Dunith Wellalage as he claimed a four-fer. The bowlers stuck to their plans and were clinical enough. The skipper too set the right fields and that marked a collective team effort.

After Sri Lanka posted an impressive total of 281, Australia's chase was derailed when Josh Inglis fell, triggering a collapse that saw the visitors lose wickets in rapid succession. Despite a promising start, Australia's middle order and tail end struggled to cope with Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling attack. Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, and Travis Head were the only Australian batsmen to reach double figures. The worrying sign for Australia would be collapsing from 78 for 3 to 107 all out.

Sri Lanka Completes 2-0 Series Sweep Against Australia! Sri Lanka dominated Australia in the second game of the series, securing a comprehensive 174-run victory and completing a 2-0 series sweep. Sri Lanka's series win cements their dominance at home, extending their unbeaten streak in the ODI series on their turf to 11 consecutive series!

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, OUT! b Dunith Wellalage.OUT! TIMBER! Dunith Wellalage ends the innings in style! Sri Lanka win by 174 runs for the first time in ODI cricket! Nagging length on the off stump, nipping back in. Tanveer Sangha looks to tap the ball to sweeper covers once again and the ball zips through the gap between the bat and pads and goes on to hit the top of the middle stump. Australia are bowled out for 107 runs.

Dunith Wellalage to Adam Zampa, 2 runs.Short and wide, cut away infront of sweeper covers for a quick couple of runs more.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run.Just short on the stumps. Adam Zampa taps it to long on for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run.Much fuller on the stumps. Tanveer Sangha drives it to long off for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Nagging length on the stumps. Tanveer Sangha stays back and drops it down.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Fuller on off. Tanveer Sangha blcosk it off the fornt foot.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, 2 runs.Short and wide outside off. Tanveer Sangha slaps the ball infront of sweeper covers for a couple.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Fuller on the off stump. Tanveer Sangha blocks it off the front foot.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run.On the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for one.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, No run.BEATEN! Drops the ball short outside off. Tanveer Sangha looks to slice it but misses.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Short and wide, straight to point.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Floats the ball up fuller outside off. Tanveer Sangha takes out the front foot and drives the ball straight to covers.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Nagging length on the stumps. Tanveer Sangha stays back and tucks the ball down to point.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Fuller on off. Tanveer Sangha blocks it of the front foot.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, Four!FOUR! FLICKED AWAY! HUNDRED up for Australia! Fuller on the stumps from Wanindu Hasaranga! Adam Zampa takes the front foot out and flicks the ball to the right of mid on and the ball runs away to the boundary.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run.Drops the length back outside off. Tanveer Sangha slaps the ball to sweeper covers for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Tossed up outside off. Tanveer Sangha sees it through.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Much fuller on off. Tanveer Sangha tucks it to mid-wicket.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Floats the ball much fuller on the stumps. Tanveer Sangha flicks it well but straight to mid-wicket.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, 1 run.Drops the ball just short on the stumps. Adam Zampa stays back and drives the ball to long on for one.

Dunith Wellalage to Tanveer Sangha, No run.Fuller on the stumps. Tanveer Sangha blocks it off the front foot.

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, OUT! c Eshan Malinga b Dunith Wellalage.OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Tossed up around middle and leg, Ben Dwarshuis looks to repeat the stroke he played earlier in the over but he gets more elevation than distance and the ball finds Eshan Malinga at long on.

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Tossed up on off, Ben Dwarshuis blocks this out.

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Floated around middle and leg, Ben Dwarshuis defends this out towards mid on.

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, Six!SIX! Tossed up around middle and leg, Ben Dwarshuis clears his front leg and smashes this up and over the fence towards deep mid-wicket for a huge six.

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, 2 runs.Fuller around off, Ben Dwarshuis edges this past the first slip for a couple.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, No run.Dot to end the over. On a length around off. Zampa defends towards short cover.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, No run.Full and drifting on the stumps. Zampa leans forward and defends off the inner half in the leg side.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, No run.Full and just outside off. Zampa defends in the off side.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Adam Zampa, No run.Nagging length leg break outside off. Zampa defends it back.

Adam Zampa walks out to bat now!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, OUT! lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga.OUT! LBW! Wanindu Hasaranga making it look very easy at the moment! Superb control and brilliant execution! Sean Abbott walks back for 2 (8). Nails it up fuller on the stumps with pace this time. Sean Abbott gets donw on a knee for a pre meditated sweep and wears it straight on the front foot, infront of the middle stump. The umpire raises his finger and Sean Abbott does not take a review. Australia are 86/8 now.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sean Abbott, No run.Tossed up on off. Sean Abbott blocks it off the front foot.

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run.IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Nagging length arm ball angling on the stumps. Abbott looks to cut and gets the top edge towards backward point, who dives across but fails to latch onto it.

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, No run.Touch full and arm ball, follows the batter backing away. Abbott misses it onto the pads.

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, No run.Nagging length angled in with the arm. Abbott backs away and defends in the offside.

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, No run.Drags the length back, turns away outside off. Abbott dabs it to backward point.

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run.Just short on the stumps. Ben Dwarshuis blocks it off the front foot and gets a single from mid-wicket.

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, 1 run.Fuller on off, pushed for a single from long off.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Full-length at the stumps. Dwarshuis defends it back at the bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Full and on the pads. Dwarshuis flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Nagging length, spins in at the stumps. Ben Dwarshuis defends it back at the bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Nagging length on off. Ben Dwarshuis taps it down.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben Dwarshuis, No run.Fuller on off. Ben Dwarshuis blocks it off to covers.

Ben Dwarshuis walks out to bat now!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, OUT! lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga.OUT! LBW! Wanindu Hasaranga gets Steven Smith caught up straight infront of the stumps. The Umpire has no hasitation in raising the finger! Tossed up on the leg stump line, turning into the right-hander. Steven Smith looks to block it off but misses it with the bat. The ball hits him on the front leg right onfront of the stumps. Smith takes a review. The Ball Tracking shows three reds and the Australian skipper walks out for 29 (34) and Australia are 83/7.

Dunith Wellalage to Sean Abbott, No run.Floats the ball outside off, nipping back in. Sean Abbott looks to cut it and gets an inside edge on the pads.

Sean Abbott walks out to bat for Australia.

Dunith Wellalage to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! b Dunith Wellalage.OUT! TIMBER! BEAUTY FROM THE LEFT_ARM SPINNER! Dunith Wellalage gets the better of the dangerous Glenn Maxwell and Australia now are completely out of the game! Floats the ball up on the middle stump line and gets the ball to spin away well after pitching. Glenn Maxwell takes the front foot out and looks to open the face of the bat towards covers for a single. The spinning delivery beats the bat and goes onto hit the top of the off stump. Glenn Maxwell walks back for just a run and Australia are 83/6 now.

Dunith Wellalage to Glenn Maxwell, No run.Full and at the middle and leg. Maxwell defends it back.

Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 1 run.Full and drifting on the stumps. Smith clips it behind square in the leg side for one.

Dunith Wellalage to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Arm ball fuller on the stumps. Glenn Maxwell gets an inside edge to deep square leg to get off the mark.

Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 1 run.Fuller on the stumps. Steven Smith drives it to long off for one.

It's Glenn Maxwell who walks out to bat for Australia. Can he provide a start to a comeback for Australia?

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, OUT! c Kamindu Mendis b Wanindu Hasaranga.OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Wanindu Hasaranga gets his first and Australia getting deeper in trouble! Fuller delivery outside the off stump, calling out Aaron Hardie for a cover drive. the ball spins away catching the outside edge of the bat, straight to Kamindu Mendis at first slip. Aaron Hardie walks back without scoring and Australia are 80/5 now!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, No run.Googly on the off stump, from a nagging length. Aaron Hardie stays back and drops it down.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Aaron Hardie, No run.Floats the ball up fuller on off. Aaron Hardie drives it to covers.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, 1 run.Drops it short on off. Steven Smith moves in and flicks the ball to deep square leg for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, No run.Nagging length on the stumps. Steven Smith blocks it from the crease.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, No run.Over the wicket. Fuller and on the stumps. Smith drives it back at the bowler.

Dunith Wellalage to Aaron Hardie, No run.Floats the ball up on the off stump. Aaron Hardie drives the ball well to covers off the front foot. A good over for Sri Lanka comes to an end.

DRINKS BREAK! Australia finds themselves in a tricky position at 79/4 after 14.5 overs. Their top three batters fell inside the powerplay to Asitha Fernando, putting them on the back foot early. The Sri Lankan spinners have since taken control, troubling the Smith-Inglis duo, though they managed to add 46 runs for the fourth wicket. However, Wellalage’s arm ball proved too good for Josh Inglis, sending him back. With 205 runs needed from 211 balls, Australia will have to rebuild carefully to stay in the chase. Aaron Hardie walks out to join his skipper in the middle!

Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, OUT! b Dunith Wellalage.OUT! THROUGH THE GATES! Australia is in all sorts of trouble with Josh Inglis walking back for 22 (27). Arm ball from Dunith Wellalage does the trick and the partnership is broken yet again by Sri Lanka. Comes around the wicket and drops the arm ball on a nagging length just outside the off stump. Josh Inglis looks to make room on the off side and slice it for a single. The ball nips back well and zips between the bat and pads of Josh Inglis. Goes straight onto hit the middle stump. Australia are 79/4 now.

Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis, Four!FOUR! FLICKED AWAY! GOOD USE OF THE FEET! Josh Inglis catches the flighted delivery early and walks down the track. The ball is angled on the stumps and Josh Inglis flicks it well behind deep square leg for a beautiful boundary.

Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 1 run.Nagging length on the stumps. Steven Smith drives it to long on for one.

Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, No run.Pitches the ball fuller and just outside off. Steven Smith defends in the off-side towards point.

Dunith Wellalage to Steven Smith, 2 runs.Around the wicket. Full and angled into the batter. Smith gets forward to defend and gets the inner half in the leg side for a run. Oh, an overthrow at the keeper's end allows the batters to sneak an extra run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, No run.Dot to end the over. Full and just outside off. Inglis gets forward and defends it to short cover.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, No run.INTERESTING DECISION! Wanindu Hasaranga tosses the ball up on the off stump line and gets the ball to turn away. Josh Inglis looks to play the conventional sweep and misses the ball. Kusal Mendis grabs the ball and takes the bails off in no time. The Big screen shows that the back toe of Josh Inglis is right on the line and there is no part of the toe behind. The decision still was given NOT OUT. The Sri Lankan skipper and Kusal Mendis do not believe it.

Is that OUT? Huge moment in the game as Kusal Mendis is extremely confident about the stumping chance. The square leg umpire sends it upstairs to confirm!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, Four!FOUR! TOO FULL ONCE AGAIN! Brilliantly driven! Wanindu Hasaranga tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Josh Inglis takes out a big front foot and drives the ball hard, to the left of covers and picks up another boundary

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, No run.Low full toss on the stumps, flatter through the air. Josh Inglis flicks it well but straight to mid-wicket. good fielding by the fielder at mid-wicket.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, No run.Wrong one, fuller outside off. Josh Inglis adjusts well and drives it to covers.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, 1 run.Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Steven Smith drives it well to long off for a run.

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, 1 run.Back of a length outside the off-stump. Smith punches off the backfoot to deep backward point for one.

Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, 1 run.Short of a length outside off. Inglis dabs towards deep third man for a single.

Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, Four!FOUR! SLOGGED AWAY! Eshan Malinga misses the length and pitches the ball up on the stumps, with a hint of inswing. Josh Inglis stays back in the crease and slogs the ball away over mid-wicket for a boundary on the bounce.

Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, No run.Short and wide outside off. Josh Inglis looks to cut hit hard and mistimes the ball down on the crease.

Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, No run.BEATEN! The ball stays a bit low off the surface as Eshan Malinga hits the good length outside off. Josh Inglis looks to slice it but is beaten on the inside edge.

Eshan Malinga to Josh Inglis, No run.Nagging length on top of the stumps. Josh Inglis stays back on the crease and drops it down.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, No run.BEATEN! A perfect leg spin delivery to end the over! Tossed up on off. Steven Smith looks to hang his bat out on the front foot. The ball spins away and zips past the outside edge.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Steven Smith, 2 runs.Full and a shade outside off. Smith looks to push in the off side but gets the outer half to third man for a brace.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, 1 run.Fuller on the stumps. Josh Inglis drives it to long on for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, No run.BEATEN! Bowls the wrong one outside the off stump and Josh Inglis does not pick it. Looks to punch it to long off and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, Four!FOUR! DRIVEN THROUGH! too full once again from Wanindu Hasaranga outside the off stump, allowing Josh Inglis to open the front leg and drive the ball hard through covers. No chance for any fielder to get to that.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Josh Inglis, No run.Floats the ball up on the off stump line. Josh Inglis drives it hard but straight to covers.

Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack for Sri Lanka now! Huge cheer in the crowd.

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, No run.Nagging length on top of the off stump. Steven Smith blocks it off the front foot.

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, Four!FOUR! SLOGGED AWAY! Slower delivery from Eshan Malinga outside the off stump line and Steven Smith walks in to slog the ball up and over mid on for a boundary. A good use of the Free hit for Australia.

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, No ball!NO BALL! TOO HIGH! Eshan Malinga slips the ball out, looking for a yorker and it is a full toss above the waist height of Steven Smith. The umpire calls it a no ball and Free hit coming up.

Eshan Malinga to Steven Smith, No run.Nagging length just outside off. The ball nips up off the surface and catches the leading edge of Steven Smith's defence. The ball lands well infront of covers.