Australia v Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup 2015: As it happened
- Australia win the toss and have elected to bat first
- Australia 376/9 from 50 overs
- Maxwell 102, Malinga 2/59
- Sri Lanka 312/ from 46.2 overs
- Sangakkara 104, Faulkner 3/48
- Australia win by 64 runs
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Michael Clarke
Credit to the boys for the way they batted. Maxwell scoring his first ODI hundred for Australia was just brilliant. Watching a lot of players around the world score so freely and so quickly, then any score is chaseable.
The curator deserves a lot of credit for producing such a wonderful wicket here at the SCG. Starc has been brilliant both with the new ball and at the death. (Twitter question - What do you find more enjoyable, chasing or defending 300?) I would take scoring 375 and then backing the bowlers every time.
Angelo Mathews
It was a bit too much to chase. We conceded 200 runs in the last 16 overs, and it was rather way too much. I thought the batsmen did really well, but unfortunately we couldn't get over the line. Sangakkara is in the form of his life.
Three hundreds in three games is absolutely amazing. Seems to be getting better with age. We backed ourselves (Chandimal and myself), and they do have some good bowlers who could reverse swing it a bit. We have to improve our bowling and fielding, and if we can keep a well-respected opposition to under 300, we should be good.
Glen Maxwell
It was a massive game for us. It was a big thing for us to win this game. Glad to get the monkey off my back. Showed just how quality the opposition was (in running this close), but luckily for us we were able to get over the line in the end. Guys should be mentally refreshed and physically refreshed for the next game.
Over 47: Sri Lanka 312 for 9: Lasith Malinga 0 (2)
Starc continues and Senanayake is on strike. FOUR, a quicker delivery and takes an edge of Senanayake's bat and beats the first slip for a boundary. OUT, Another quicker delivery from Starc sees Senanayake tap the ball, which results in a simple catch to Doherty.
Chandimal is injured and is not walking into the middle. That is the end of the match. Australia win by 64 runs.
Over 46: Sri Lanka 308 for 8: Sachithra Senanayake 3 (6), Lasith Malinga 0 (2)
James Faulkner is back into the attack. Senanayake takes a single from the first ball. Tharanga pulls the short pitch delivery and ends up giving an easy catch to Warner at deep midwicket. Lasith Malinga is the new man in the middle and will start from the non strikers end.
A dot ball is followed by a single from Senanayake to long on. Malinga misses the last two balls as a wicket and two runs come off this over.
Over 45: Sri Lanka 306 for 7: Sachithra Senanayake 1 (3), Upul Tharanga 4 (4)
Starc is back into the attack and has three overs left. Pitches on the leg stump and Tharanga flicks it to square leg for a single. Prasanna misses the ball and it is the first dot ball of this over.
He then moves away from the stumps and he misses it once again and this time, it hits the stumps. End of Prasanna and Sachithra Senanayake replaces him in the middle. He has one slip in place and starts with two dot balls. Senanayake flicks it to square leg and gets a single, which helps him get off the mark from the last ball.
Over 44: Sri Lanka 304 for 6: Seekkuge Prasanna 9 (9), Upul Tharanga 3 (3)
Watson continues and Prasanna starts the over with a pull of the short pitch delivery. Doherty cuts it off as Prasanna gets two runs. It is followed by a dot ball. Two back to back bouncers and Watson has already received a warning.
Prasanna's slow shot to midwicket helps him take a double, which brings Sri Lanka's 300. FOUR, A short delivery takes the edge and beats the keeper before racing to the boundary. A dot ball to finish the over.
Over 43: Sri Lanka 296 for 6: Seekkuge Prasanna 1 (3), Upul Tharanga 3 (3)
Johnson continues to attack and Tharanga takes a single to give the strike to Perera. OUT. A slower delivery from Johnson sees Perera smash it high in the air, giving a simple catch to Doherty at mid off. Seekkuge Prasanna is the new man in the middle.
Tharanga takes a single and Prasanna is on strike. He has a slip in place and starts with a dot ball. Johnson bowls outside leg stump and umpire calls it a wide. A dot ball is followed by a single to finish the over.
Over 42: Sri Lanka 293 for 5: Thisara Perera 8 (2), Upul Tharanga 1 (1)
Watson continues and a full delivery to Chandimal sees him flick it to deep fine leg for a single off the first ball. He is going off finally as he cannot continue in the middle. Thisara Perera replaces injured Chandimal.
A Yorker from Watson sees Mathews gets his bat in the middle and gets two runs. OUT, Mathews tries to pull a short pitch delivery and the balls takes the edge and results in a simple catch to Haddin.
Upul Tharanga is the second new batsmen in the middle and he gets off the mark with a single. FOUR, Perera wacks it over mid off fielder and the ball races to the boundary in no time. He is off the mark. FOUR, he then smashes over Watson's head. One bounce and the ball clears the fence to finish the over.
Over 41: Sri Lanka 280 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 51 (23), Angelo Mathews 33 (29)
Johnson continues to Mathews and starts with a slower ball. A inside edge and Mathews gets off the strike gets a single. Australia will not mind singles at this stage. A short delivery and Chandimal pulls it to deep square leg. A fielder is forced to stop the ball from racing to the boundary and Sri Lanka get two runs.
It looks like Chandimal has cramps and the physio is on field. After receiving the treatment, the play resumes and Chandimal pulls it high in the air and falls in no man's landand gets a double, which brings his FIFTY. It is followed by a single and then to fine leg and Mathews finds the gap Starc dives to stop the ball from touching the fence. Sri Lanka get two runs to finish the over.
Over 40: Sri Lanka 272 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 46 (20), Angelo Mathews 30 (26)
Shane Watson is into the attack and Mathews gets off the strike with a single. FOUR, Chandimal walks down the ground and a mishit takes an edge and clear the short third man and runs to the boundary. It is followed by a single down to long on. A dot ball from Watson is followed by a single straight to square leg.
Poor ball and Mathews fails to punish him. FOUR, Chandimal smashes it in between point and cover for a boundary and that is the end of the over.
Over 39: Sri Lanka 261 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 37 (17), Angelo Mathews 28 (23)
Mitchell Johnson is called back into the attack and Mathews is on strike. FOUR, Mathews slashes it through backward point boundary off the first ball. That brings Sri Lanka's 250. Johnson bowls on the leg stump and Mathews uses his wrist and places it to square leg for a single.
Chandimal is on strike and he swings his bat with one hand. The mistimed shot results in the ball clearing the mid on and falls in no man's land. He gets a double and also retains his place in the middle.
A slower delivery from Johnson and Chandimal misses it and umpire calls it a wide. A short delivery and Chandimal leaves his wicket and tries to pull it to fine leg. He fails to make contact with the ball and another slower ball from Johnson and he misses it once again.
Over 38: Sri Lanka 248 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 31 (13), Angelo Mathews 23 (21)
Faulkner is brought back into the attack after a short break. Mathews is on strike and starts with a dot ball. It is followed by a dot ball and a quick single from Mathews. He was running at the danger end and had given up as he saw Clarke pick up the ball. Luckily his throw misses the stumps and brings Chandimal on strike.
Chandimal takes a single to long off. Mathews flicks it short fine leg and takes another quick single. A mix up in the middle leads to a confusion between two batsmen. Faulkner did not collect it very clean and a fumble for him gives a life to Chandimal. Mathews finishes the over with a single.
Over 37: Sri Lanka 243 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 29 (11), Angelo Mathews 19 (16)
Doherty starts his new year to Mathews. SIX, he smashes it behind square leg and the fielder jumps to give a try to catch the ball. The ball clears the fielder and Mathews gets maximum. It is followed by FOUR towards cow corner. A dot ball is followed by a single and Chandimal is on strike.
Mid on is inside the circle. FOUR, Chandimal charges down the ground and drives it down the ground for a boundary. FOUR, He finishes the over with another boundary as he clears the mid on fielder this time.
Over 36: Sri Lanka 224 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 21 (9), Angelo Mathews 9 (13)
Shane Watson replaces Faulkner. FOUR, Chandimal clears extra cover filed and the ball races to the boundary. A dot ball is followed by a SIX over deep midwicket off the third ball. A slower delivery and he flicks it on square leg, which helps him to get a double. A dot ball and Chandimal finishes the over with a boundary to fine leg. FOUR.
Over 35: Sri Lanka 208 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 5 (3), Angelo Mathews 9 (13)
Doherty is brought back into the attack. Mathews starts with two dot balls before taking a single off the third ball to deep midwicket. Chandimal starts his innings with a dot ball. FOUR, he smashes on the leg side for deep midwicket boundary and gets off the mark. he finishes the over with a single.
Over 34: Sri Lanka 202 for 4: Dinesh Chandimal 0 (0), Angelo Mathews 8 (10)
Faulkner continues and this is the last over where Sri Lanka can capitalise in scoring quick runs. He starts with two dot balls to Mathews. Edge and goes to short third man and no run. Three dot balls now. Mathews flicks it to leg side and short fine leg stops it, resulting in a single.
Sangakkara slashes it over the fielder at cover and it goes high in the air and Finch from deeppoint comes and takes an easy catch. A massive blow for Sri Lanka and Dinesh Chandima replaces him in the middle. Mathews finishes the over with a single.
Over 33: Sri Lanka 200 for 3: Kumar Sangakkara 104 (106), Angelo Mathews 6 (5)
Starc continues and to bowl the four over of the batting powerplay. He gets off the strike with a single. Sangakkara clears the fielders in the circle and the ball lands safely on the offside. He gets two runs.
A misfield off the third ball will help him get a single, followed by a quick single from Mathews. That brings Sri Lanka's 200. A very good Yorker results in one dot ball. Another dot ball to finish the over.
Over 32: Sri Lanka 195 for 3: Kumar Sangakkara 101 (102), Angelo Mathews 4 (3)
Skipper Angelo Mathews is the new man in the middle and he gets off the mark with a single off the first ball. Sangakkara is on strike and he is one short of his third consecutive hundred.
Sangakkara flicks it to the square leg and he comes back for a double. That helps him reach his CENTURY. Sangakkara becomes first player in to score three consecutive hundreds the World Cup.
He then takes a single off the leg bye and brings Mathews on strike. Mathews flicks it to deep square leg and gets two runs and Sangakkara taps it to end the over.
Over 31: Sri Lanka 188 for 3: Kumar Sangakkara 99 (99)
Starc starts the second over of the bating powerplay. Mahela flicks it fine leg and gets a single to start the over. Sangakkara is on strike and is two short of his third consecutive hundred.
A Yorker from Starc and it takes a faints edge of the bat and then hits the back leg. He takes a single and moves on to 99. Just two runs off the last five balls. Mahela taps the ball and calls for a quick single off the last ball. A very poor call and Clarke picks up the ball and hits the stumps even before Mahela could reach. Replay suggests that he was way short and that is the end of him.
Over 30: Sri Lanka 186 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 98 (96), Mahela Jayawardene 18 (19)
A very good decision from Sri Lanka as they quickly take the batting powerplay. They need to score big in the next five overs, which could give them the momentum to chase down the target.
James Faulkner is brought back into the attack. Starts with slower delivery and Mahela places it to square leg and gets a double. He flicks the next ball and gets a single off the second ball.
Sangakkara walks down the ground and slashes it on the off side and deep point comes running as the ball lands in front of Maxwell. He gets a double. FOUR, he flicks it on the leg side as fine leg is inside the circle and the ball races to the boundary.
FOUR, Sangakkara then tries to pull it, but a mis hit takes an edge and runs through the deep fine leg boundary. FOUR, Sangakkara slices it over point for square boundary. 17 runs from the over and a good start to the powerplay.
Over 29: Sri Lanka 169 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 84 (92), Mahela Jayawardene 15 (17)
Shane Watson come back into the attack. He has conceded 19 runs from his first two overs. Mahel swings his bat and it goes over backward point and gets a double. He then takes a single to get in-form batsman Sangakkara on strike.
A very good fielding by Finch at point saves runs for his side. He takes a single by nudging it to backward square leg. Mahel flicks it away to square leg and gets a single as Finch cuts it off before the ball races to the boundary. One dot ball to finish the over. 5 runs from it.
Over 28: Sri Lanka 164 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 83 (89), Mahela Jayawardene 11 (14)
Maxwell starts his over with a dot ball. He then pitches it and Mahel misses the shot completely and it hits his pad. It was missing the off stump. He then takes a single to bring Sangakkara on strike, who then takes a single by nudging it to long off.
Sangakkara sweeps it and takes a top edge and goes behind the keeper and lands safely. He gets a double to finish the over.
Over 27: Sri Lanka 159 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 80 (87), Mahela Jayawardene 9 (10)
Spinners from both ends as Doherty comes back into the attack. Jayawardene gets a single off the first ball through a nudge towards leg-side. Sangakkara pulls it over the inner ring to get a FOUR bisecting the deep square leg and mid-wicket fielders. Cover drives the next ball to cover but no run. Cuts the next ball to the point fielder for another dot. Steps out the next ball but manages to find the mid-wicket fielder, no run. Drives the next ball to the cover fielder for another dot. Good comeback by Doherty.
Over 26: Sri Lanka 154 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 76 (82), Mahela Jayawardene 8 (9)
Glenn Maxwell back into the attack. Sangakkara mistimes a pull to the mid-wicket fielder, no run. Gets a single off the next ball. Jayawardene returns the favor by getting another single. Sangkkara cover drives the next ball for one more single. Maxwell gets a dot off the next ball. Another single to end the over as Jayawardene glances it to the fine-leg fielder.
Over 25: Sri Lanka 150 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 74 (79), Mahela Jayawardene 6 (6)
Johnson continues for one more over, Australia clearly looking to get one of these two stalwarts back in the hut. Starts with two dot balls, Sangakkara again manages to find only the mid-wicket fielder on both the occasions. Goes for a bouncer off the third ball, Sangakkara veers away from the line of the ball. One bouncer for the over called. Another dot, again Sangakkara manages to find only the mid-wicket fielder. Five dots in a row now as Sangakkara manages to find the gully fielder this time. Pressure building here. Ends the over with a single as Sangakkara flicks it uppishly to the fine leg fielder.
Over 24: Sri Lanka 149 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 73 (73), Mahela Jayawardene 6 (6)
Faulkner starts with a dot ball. Sangakkara flicks the next one for a single to the deep square-leg fielder. Faulkner pitches it up the next ball, Jayawardene majestically flicks it over the inside field for a FOUR. Faulkner follows up with a slower ball, gets a dot. Another slower ball flicked away to the deep square leg fielder for a single. Sangakkara hip glances the last ball for a single to keep strike.
Over 23: Sri Lanka 142 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 71 (70), Mahela Jayawardene 1 (3)
Johnson continues from the other end and starts with a dot to Sangakkara. Johnson veers towards leg side and it glances the thigh pad and goes for four leg-byes. Johnson follows it up with two dot balls which Sangakkara flicks to the mid-wicket fielder. Sangakkara gets a single off the next ball straight back past the bowler, Clarke with a diving save keeps it to only one. Gets a dot off the last ball.
Over 22: Sri Lanka 137 for 2: Kumar Sangakkara 69 (65), Mahela Jayawardene 1 (2)
Faulkner starts his new over and Dilshan starts with a dot ball. He has been very impressive after conceding just 6 runs from 2 overs. He bowls a slower ball and Dilshan misses it. Another slower delivery and Dilshan misses it again, but this time it hits the pads. Australian players appeal and it's given out.
Dilshan reviews it and the replay suggests the ball hits the middle stump. That's the end of Dilshan. Mahela Jayawardene is the new man in the middle replacing the opener. He is on strike and has a slip in place. Starts with a dot ball.
Mahela gets off the mark with a quick single as a direct hit would have been an end for him in the middle. Sangakkara finishes the over with a single and retains the strike. A wicket and two runs from this over.
Over 21: Sri Lanka 135 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 69 (64), Tillakaratne Dilshan 62 (57)
Mitchell Johnson is brought back into the attack to get the breakthrough. He conceded six fours in his previous over. Sangakkara starts his new spell with two dot balls, followed by one more dot ball. No run from first deliveries so far. He gets off the strike with a single. Dilshan taps the fifth ball before taking a single to finish the over.
Over 20: Sri Lanka 133 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 68 (60), Tillakaratne Dilshan 61 (55)
Faulkner continues his second over. He starts his over with a dot ball. The second ball is on the leg stump and Dilshan flicks it to fine leg for a single. One dot ball from Sangakkara, followed by a single to third man. Falkner ends with two dot balls. Very tidy over as he concedes two runs.
Over 19: Sri Lanka 131 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 67 (58), Tillakaratne Dilshan 60 (51)
Maxwell starts his four over and starts with two dot balls. Sangakkara walks down the ground and chips drive over the bowlers head and it lands safely. He gets two runs before it is cut off at long off. He then gets off the strike with a single. FOUR, Dilshan slices it in between backward point and short third man to the boundary. Dilshan finishes the over with a single.
Over 18: Sri Lanka 123 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 64 (54), Tillakaratne Dilshan 55 (49)
James Faulkner has been handed the new ball. Dilshan faces him and he starts with a dot ball. A short delivery and Dilshan tries to pull it. Mistimes it, but no danger as he gets one run. Sangakkara tries for a boundary, but a brilliant fielding from Smith at point saves vital runs for Australia.
A slower ball from Faulkner and Sangakkara sends the ball to third man for a single. Another single from Dilshan to fine leg, followed by a quick single from Sangakkara to finish the over. 4 runs from the over.
Over 17: Sri Lanka 119 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 62 (51), Tillakaratne Dilshan 53 (46)
Doherty continues his fourth over. Dilshan takes a single off the first ball. Sangakkara then slices it to long leg and gets two runs. FOUR, he then smashes it to deep midwicket and the ball pitches just ahead of the boundary. He then takes a single, followed by a single from Dilshan.
FOUR, Sangakkara sees the mid off inside the circle and he clears him to get his second boundary off the over.
Over 16: Sri Lanka 106 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 51 (47), Tillakaratne Dilshan 51 (44)
Dilshan takes a single of Maxwell's second ball and that brings Dilshan's FIFTY. A dot ball follows a single from Sangakkara. Dilshan misses the shot and Haddin misses it and gets two byes. Dilshan finishes the over with a single and retains the strike.
Over 15: Sri Lanka 101for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 50 (45), Tillakaratne Dilshan 49 (40)
Doherty continues his third over. Dilshan takes a single off the first ball. Sangakkara misses the shot and Haddin quickly removes the stumps. Haddin appeals and square leg umpire request it for a review from the third umpire. Sangakkara was safe and it's declared not out.
Sangakkara takes a double after smashing it through square leg, before a single to third man brings his FIFTY. Dilshan finishes the over with a single.
Over 14: Sri Lanka 96 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 47 (41), Tillakaratne Dilshan 47 (37)
No run of Maxwell's first two deliveries. Sangakkara plays paddle sweep and gets two runs towards deep fine leg. He gets two runs and reaches a milestone of 14000 runs in ODI. FOUR, he then chips it to deep midwicket for a boundary. It is followed by a FOUR, as he slices it in between backward leg and short fine leg for a boundary. It is followed by a dot ball.
Over 13: Sri Lanka 86 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 37 (36), Tillakaratne Dilshan 47 (37)
Doherty continues his second over Sangakkara starts with a single. After a dot ball, Dilshan slices it towards deep point. A quick running between the wicket helps him get two runs as Dilshan dives to keep hold of his wicket.
Dilshan's mistimed shot goes high in the air and Clarke from mid on runs behind to take the catch. He drops it and takes a single. Sangakkara takes one more single and Dilshan finishes the over with one dot ball.
Over 11: Sri Lanka 76 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 30 (28), Tillakaratne Dilshan 43 (32)
End of Mandatory Powerplay. Xavier Doherty is the new bowler introduced into the attack. He Sangakkara and Dilshan takes singles off the first three balls, followed by two doubles from Sangakkara before finishing the over for a single.
Over 9: Sri Lanka 65 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 23 (23), Tillakaratne Dilshan 41 (26)
Watson continues his second over and Dilshan is on strike. He bowls on the leg stump and Dilshan will flick it fine leg for a single. A misfield at mid off where the ball hits the fielder and goes to mid on helps Sangakkara get a single.
Dilshan uses his wrist and flicks it to square leg for a single. Another single from Sangakkara brings Dilshan on strike. Dilshan taps and takes a quick single. Sangakkara tries to find the gap as the ball lands very close to the fielders between cover and mid off.
Over 8: Sri Lanka 59 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 20 (20), Tillakaratne Dilshan 38 (23)
Sangakkara is on strike and Starc changes the end to bowl from the other end. FOUR, Sangakkara smashes it over point for his third boundary. He plays the shot with such flair. A silly mid on is in place for Sangakkara. The second ball ends in no run. Sangakkara tries to plat straight drive, but gives it to mid off.
Starc pitches it hard and Sangakkara looks to pull it, only to miss it before it hits his stomach. Looks like he is in pain. The fifth ball takes an edge and he finishes the over with a dot ball.
Over 7: Sri Lanka 55 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 16 (14), Tillakaratne Dilshan 38 (23)
Starc is replaced by Shane Watson. Sangakkara beats the mid off through extra cover and gets three runs. FOUR, a slower delivery and Dilshan scoops it behind the keeper. Fine leg is inside the circle and he just watches the ball race to the boundary. It is followed by a dot ball.
Dilshan tries to play Dil Scoop again. The ball hits the bat and helmet and goes to third man for a single. FOUR, Sangakkara hits it over point for a boundary. They are on fire. Sangakkara finishes the over with a single to third man.
Over 6: Sri Lanka 42 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 8 (11), Tillakaratne Dilshan 33 (20)
FOUR, Dilshan drives the first ball straight down the ground for a long off boundary. FOUR, Dilshan sends the ball once again down the ground. This time a bit straight. FOUR, Dilshan makes it three in a row as he smashes it this time towards square leg boundary.
FOUR, make it four in a row and he pulls it to deep square leg. FOUR, uppish delivery and Dilshan smashes it between cover and mid off to extra cover boundary. FOUR, six in a row and he finishes the over with a boundary towards extra cover.
Over 5: Sri Lanka 18 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 8 (11), Tillakaratne Dilshan 9 (14)
Starc starts the third over with a full delivery. Dilshan mistimes it and taps it back to the bowler. Dilshan flicks through the square leg and gets two runs. It is followed by a dot ball. Dilshan gets off the strike with a single. A dot ball and Sangakkara drives it long off and gets two runs to finish the over.
Over 4: Sri Lanka 13 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 6 (9), Tillakaratne Dilshan 6 (10)
Johnson starts his second over after picking a wicket in the first ball. After two dot balls, Dilshan takes a quick single. Sangakkara is off the mark with a double off the fourth ball. A top edge and Sangakkara pulls it to square leg for his and Sri Lanka's first boundary. One dot ball to finish the over.
Over 3: Sri Lanka 6 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 0 (6), Tillakaratne Dilshan 5 (7)
Starc continues to Dilshan, who is on strike. A swing and a miss off the first ball. Opens the face of the bat and uses the pace to send it to third man for a single. It is followed by four dot balls from Sangakkara , who is yet to get off the mark.
Over 2: Sri Lanka 5 for 1: Kumar Sangakkara 0 (2), Tillakaratne Dilshan 4 (5)
Mitchell Johnson partners Starc to lead Australia's bowling attack. A quicker delivery and starts with a dot ball. Dilshan taps it straight down the ground and gets three runs. One dot ball, followed by a bouncer from Johnson. OUT, Thirimanne edges it and gives a catch to Haddin as he was trying to get away from the ball.
Kumar Sangakkara is the new man in the middle and starts with two dot balls to finish the over. A wicket and three runs from this over.
Over 1: Sri Lanka 2 for 0: Lahiru Thirimanne 1 (3), Tillakaratne Dilshan 1 (3)
Lahiru Thirimanne and Tillakaratne Dilshan open the innings, while Mitchell Starc has been given the new ball to start the over. He starts with a dot ball. Thirimanne takes a single off the second ball and gets off the mark.
Dilshan faces the first ball and he misses the ball. One more dot ball and Dilshan flicks it to leg side and takes a single. He is also off the mark now. Thirimanne finishes the over with a dot ball. 2 runs from the over.
Over 50: Australia 376 for 8: Xavier Doherty 0 (1), Mitchell Johnson 3 (3)
Mathews to bowl the last over and Mitchell Johnson takes a single to bring Haddin on strike. FOUR, Haddin flicks through backward square boundary. Haddin's mistimed shot ends up in a simple catch to Perera at extra cover. Mitchell Starc is the new man at the non strikers end.
Johnson smashes to long on and he wanted a double. However, Starc gets run out even without facing a ball. Joshnon takes a single and Xavier Doherty will face the last ball. He misses the ball and they take a bye off the last ball. That's the end of Australia's innings.
Over 49: Australia 368 for 7: Brad Haddin 21 (7)
Perera starts the penultimate over. Haddin on strike SIX to deep extra cover to start the over. FOUR, a misfield at mid off helps Haddin gets four more runs as it races to extra cover boundary. FOUR, this time Haddin clears the mid off comfortably and the ball races to long off boundary.
FOUR, Third consecutive boundary as an inside edge beats the keeper and gets four more runs. Haddin pulls it to square leg and Prasanna drops an easy catch, which brings Watson on strike. A mistimed shot from Watson results in a catch to Chandimal in the deep. That's the end of the over.
Over 48: Australia 349 for 6: Brad Haddin 2 (2), Shane Watson 67 (40)
Malinga will bowl the 48th over. Watson takes a single off the first ball. Haddin then gets off the mark with an easy single to mid off. Two dot balls. Malinga then bowls outside off stump and Watson goes on his knees and smashes it deep cover, but gets only a single. Haddin finishes the over a single.
Over 47: Australia 345 for 6: Brad Haddin 0 (0), Shane Watson 65 (36)
Perera starts the new over and a mistimed shot from Maxwell gives a simple catch to Malinga at mid on, OUT. That's the end of Maxwell as umpires were looking for a no ball. James Faulkner is the new man in the middle and he will start from the non strikers end.
A single from Watson and he gives the strike to Faulkner. He wanted to get off the mark with a quick single and gets run out off the first ball, OUT. Watson takes a quick double after placing it to long on. Poor fielding helps him gets a double.
FOUR, Watson goes on his knees and he then middles it to cover boundary. Takes a single off the last ball and retains the strike. Two wickets from this over for Sri Lanka.
Over 46: Australia 337 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 102 (52), Shane Watson 57 (32)
Sri Lanka are trying with spin as Prasanna is brought back into the attack. FOUR, Watson starts the over with a boundary after sweeping it to fine leg. He is two runs short of a fifty. FOUR, Watson smashes it down the ground and that brings Watson's fifty.
Prasanna comes round the wicket and he takes a single. Maxwell is on strike and is one short of a maiden century. He chips it over mid off and gets two runs. That brings his first hundred in ODIs for Maxwell. Maxwell 100.
A single after that is followed by FOUR as Watson places it very well to deep square leg boundary to finish the over.
Over 45: Australia 321 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 99 (50), Shane Watson 44 (28)
Malinga is brought back into the attack. Maxwell is on strike and he chips it over the bowlers head and gets a double. That takes him to 98. It is followed by a single and is one short of a hundred. A Yorker and Watson takes a single.
Malinga's fourth ball hits the pads and they take a single. Sri Lanka appeal and umpire seems not interested. Sri Lanka do not have any reviews left and replay suggested it was missing leg stumps. Lucky for Maxwell. A dot ball from Watson is followed by a single to finish the over.
Over 44: Australia 315 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 96 (47), Shane Watson 42 (25)
Mathews continues and SIX, Shane Watson starts the over with a maximum over cow corner. It is followed by a single and that brings Maxwell on strike. FOUR, Maxwell slaps it hard over cover for a boundary.
A mistimed shot goes high in the air behind the keeper and Sangakkara runs behind, only to drop the catch. Maxwell takes two runs, followed by a single. One dot ball to finish the over.
Over 43: Australia 300 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 89 (44), Shane Watson 35 (22)
Perera replaces Prasanna. SIX, Watson smashes it to the stands over midwicket to start the over. A slower delivery and Watson takes a single, bringing Maxwell on strike. FOUR, a mishit from Maxwell and luckily for him, the mid off was inside the circle and he clears the fielder. Long on tries to save it, but he still manages to get four runs.
A slower delivery and Maxwell taps it. SIX, a short delivery from Perera and Maxwell flicks it to square leg and gets maximum. A wide to continue and the pressure is on Sri Lanka. A double to finish the over and that brings Australia's 300. 20 runs from the over.
Over 42: Australia 280 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 77 (40), Shane Watson 28 (20)
Mathews replaces Malinga and starts the first ball to Maxwell. FOUR, a reverse sweep to third man boundary and no cover because the fielders were inside the circle. It is followed by a rare dot ball from Maxwell.
A mistimed shot from Maxwell goes high in the air and falls at deep square leg as fine leg did try to chase the ball. It lands in front of him and Maxwell gets three runs. It is followed by two singles from Watson and Maxwell. Watson finishes the over a single.
Over 41: Australia 270 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 69 (36), Shane Watson 25 (18)
Prasanna is called back into the attack.FOUR, Maxwell slop sweeps it cow corner for a boundary to start the over. FOUR, it is followed by another boundary. This time it is towards the fine leg.
Maxwell just lofts the ball and clears the mid off fielder. Long off stops the ball going to the boundary as he gets two runs. FOUR, third boundary of the over and this time it is towards midwicket, followed by a single to cover. A sweep from Watson and he gets a double to finish the over.
Over 40: Australia 253 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 54 (31), Shane Watson 24 (17)
Malinga starts the last over of the powerplay. He balls on the leg stump for Watson and FOUR he flicks it to fine leg for a boundary. It is followed by a single. Maxwell and Watson takes two singles from third and fourth ball.
A slower ball from Malinga and Maxwell mistimes it. A dot ball and a single off the last ball from Maxwell.
Over 39: Australia 245 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 52 (28), Shane Watson 18 (14)
Perera replaces Seekkuge Prasanna. Maxwell is on strike and hits it to midwicket and a quick running between the wickets, coupled with poor fielding helps him gets a double. SIX, he then smashes it deep midwicket and clears the fence comfortably, which brings Maxwell's fifty.
It is followed by a single from Maxwell. One dot ball from Watson, which is rare. Watson takes a single and brings Maxwell on strike, who finishes the over with one dot ball.
Over 38: Australia 235 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 43 (24), Shane Watson 17 (12)
Malinga continues and Watson is on strike. He flicks it to square leg and gets a couple from the first ball. A pull short off the second ball goes straight into the hands of fine leg, resulting in a single.
FOUR, just misses a Yorker and Maxwell goes outside and slashes it over cover fielders head for a boundary. A slower delivery and Maxwell taps it for a single. FOUR, a beautiful drive towards long on boundary from Watson is followed by FOUR another boundary to deep square leg to finish the over.
Over 37: Australia 219 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 38 (22), Shane Watson 6 (8)
Very interesting move from Mathews as Seekkuge Prasanna is brought back into the attack during the Powerplay. Watson takes a single and gives the strike to Maxwell. SIX, a sweep six to deep square leg as the ball goes to the stand. It is followed by a double to deep midwicket.
FOUR, a reverse sweep and third man in inside the circle and the pitches just in front of the boundary. Another double to deep midwicket and the same shot from Maxwell to finish the over to get the same result.
Over 36: Australia 202 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 22 (17), Shane Watson 5 (7)
Australia take batting powerplay and Malinga comes back into the attack. A short pitch delivery and Watson pulls it to fine leg for a single. That brings Australia's 200. A Yorker from Malinga outside leg stump and Maxwell is forced to defend.
It is followed by two dot balls and a single as Maxwell gets off the strike. The last ball is on the pads and Watson flicks it to fine leg for a single. He should have punished it though. It's time for drinks break.
Over 35: Australia 199 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 21 (13), Shane Watson 3 (5)
Dilshan continues after picking up the wicket of Smith off the last over. Maxwell's mistimed strike lands safely in no man's land and he gets a double. After a dot ball, FOUR, Maxwell clears gets enough to clear the fielder for extra-cover boundary. It is followed by SIX over long off. Two singles to finish the over.
Over 34: Australia 185 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 8 (8), Shane Watson 2 (4)
Senanayake is brought back into the attack and he replaces Malinga. Starts with two dot balls after which, FOUR, Maxwell goes down the ground and clears mid off fielder for a long off boundary. He then reverse sweeps to cover for a single. A dot ball from Watson is followed by a sweep as it takes a top edge goes behind keeper's head. He gets off the mark with.
Over 33: Australia 178 for 4: Glenn Maxwell 3 (4), Shane Watson 0 (2)
Sri Lanka ringing the changes here. Dilshan comes on to bowl. Dot ball followed by a single. Smith tries to up the ante and perishes trying to hit a six over long off. Perera tracks back and takes a wonderful catch. Two quick wickets here for Sri Lanka. Watson the new batsman in and comes to strike after Maxwell picks up a single. Watson dead bats his first ball to Dilshan. One more dot to end the over.
Over 32: Australia 176 for 3: Steven Smith 72 (87), Glenn Maxwell 1 (1)
Malinga replaces Perera and gets pulled for a two off the first ball by Clarke. Delivers a full toss the next ball which Clarke dead bats to mid-on. Another full toss, this time a slower one, same shot, same result. Another attempted yorker goes awry as it ends up being an overpitched delivery which Clarke bludgeons down the ground for a FOUR. Malinga keeps trying the yorkers and gets his reward by breaking through Clarke's attempted flick to bowl him out. Maxwell, the new batsman in. Another slower yorker, Maxwell flicks it for a single.
Over 31: Australia 169 for 2: Steven Smith 72 (87), Michael Clarke 62 (63)
Senanayake continues to bowl after a previous expensive over. Smith starts the over with a single. Clarke hits it over the cover off the back foot. The long off stops the ball with his leg and saves the ball from racing to the fence. Clarke takes two runs, followed by a single.
A straight sweep from Smith helps him gets a double. FOUR, He then slices it through square point and gets a boundary before a dot ball to finish the over.
Over 30: Australia 159 for 2: Steven Smith 65 (83), Michael Clarke 59 (61)
Perera replaces Mathews and he starts with two dot balls. Clarke takes a single and that brings Australia's 150. Smith then gets off the strike with a single on off side. FOUR, change of pace from Perera and Clarke places it to deep square leg for a boundary. FOUR, Clarke goes down the ground as he clears the mid off fielder. That's consecutive boundaries for the Australian skipper.
Over 29: Australia 149 for 2: Steven Smith 64 (82), Michael Clarke 50 (56)
Senanayake is brought back into the attack to get the breakthrough. Starts with a single from Smith. FOUR, Clarke punches it over the cover for a boundary and this partnership is building on as a single from Clarke brings up 100 runs partnership between the pair. That takes Clarke on 49.
Smith takes a single, followed by another one from Clarke, which brings Clarke's FIFTY. SIX, Smith charges down the ground and sends the ball into the stands over long off to finish the over.
Over 28: Australia 135 for 2: Steven Smith 56 (79), Michael Clarke 44 (53)
Sri Lankan skipper continues with the ball and the Australian captain is on strike. FOUR, A brilliant cover drive from Clarke sees the ball race to the boundary like a bullet. A single down the ground brings Smith on stroke.
The first short pitch delivery of the match and it is called a wide. A dot ball after that is followed by a single from Smith. Clarke then takes a single and Smith also takes a single to finish the over.
Over 27: Australia 126 for 2: Steven Smith 54 (76), Michael Clarke 38 (50)
Dilshan is in his third over and two singles come from first two deliveries, before a dot ball from Clarke. He then pulls it to deep backward square for one run. Smith slaps to the outside and the deep cover fielder had to cut it before he stops the ball from racing to the boundary. Only single taken, before another single from Clarje to finish the over.
Over 26: Australia 121 for 2: Steven Smith 52 (74), Michael Clarke 35 (46)
Mathews comes back into the attack. Clarke pulls it to deep square leg and gets one run. Smith then nudges it to third man and gets the same result as the previous ball. The third ball bounced well and swung away from Clarke.
Clarke drives and a misfield at mid off helps Clarke take three runs, before Smith takes a single off the fifth ball. A single to finish the over.
Over 25: Australia 114 for 2: Steven Smith 50 (72), Michael Clarke 30 (42)
Dilshan continues and Clarke starts the over with a single. Smith then punches it to long on and takes a single. A short delivery and Clarke pulls it to deep square leg. Malinga dives and saves it from going to the boundary as they take a single in the process.
A leg cutter and Smith uses his feet and sends it past the bowler. Dilshan had a chance to catch it as it only misses him, despite his dive. FOUR, Smith finishes the over with a boundary as he beats the short fine leg fielder. That brings Smith's FIFTY.
Over 24: Australia 107 for 2: Steven Smith 45 (68), Michael Clarke 28 (40)
Prasanna starts his seventh over with a dot ball. Clarke then takes a single by punching to long on. Smith then cuts the ball and the ball races to backward point boundary, followed by a single.
Clarke smashes it hard and Dilshan dives and saves it at extra cover. No run from it and he finishes the over with a single. 7 runs from the over.
Over 23: Australia 100 for 2: Steven Smith 40 (66), Michael Clarke 26 (36)
Dilshan replaces Perera as Sri Lanka go for a double spin attack. He starts with a dot ball to Clarke. The Australian skipper flicks it fine leg and a quick running between the wickets and Sangakarra dislodging the bails with his leg helped them take two runs.
It is followed by a single from Clarke to long on, before Smith sweeps to take his first single off the over. A dot ball is followed by another single from Clarke, which brings Australia's 100.
Over 22: Australia 95 for 2: Steven Smith 39 (65), Michael Clarke 22 (31)
Prasanna continues and starts with two dot balls. It is followed by a cut to sweep cover for double as Malinga stops the ball from racing towards the boundary. No run conceded from the next three deliveries. 2 runs from the over.
Over 21: Australia 93 for 2: Steven Smith 37 (59), Michael Clarke 22 (31)
Smith retains the strike with a single from the last ball of previous over. Perera continues and starts with two dot balls, which means only 1 run from last 9 balls from Smith. He then gets off the strike with a single to sweeper cover.
Clarke places the ball in the same place as that off the previous delivery. Gets a single. Smith then nudges to third man and gets a single. FOUR, Clarke finishes the over with a boundary to long on.
Over 20: Australia 86 for 2: Steven Smith 35 (55), Michael Clarke 17 (29)
Prasanna is in his fifth over and a brilliant fielding from Mathews allows him to save crucial runs for his side. It is followed by two dot balls and the pressure is on Smith. A silly mid on is in place and Smith gives it straight to the fielder off the fourth ball. A dot ball is followed by a single to cover to finish the over. A tidy over from Prasanna as he concedes only 1 runs from it.
Over 19: Australia 85 for 2: Steven Smith 34 (49), Michael Clarke 17 (29)
Perera continues after the drinks break. Sri Lanka need wickets now before this partnership builds on and lay the foundation for the upcoming batsmen where the list includes Shane Watson, Glen Maxwell and James Faulkner.
After two dot balls, Smith takes a single followed by another single from Clarke after he pulls to deep square leg. Smith then takes a quick single before Clarke ends the over with a dot ball. 3 runs from the over.
Over 18: Australia 82 for 2: Steven Smith 32 (45), Michael Clarke 16 (27)
Prasanna replaces Senanayake and Smith starts the over with a single to long on. A dot ball is followed by another single from Clarke. Australia are dealing in singles. A second dot ball off the over and Smith takes a single on the leg side. Clarke finishes the over with a dot ball and it's time for drinks break.
Over 17: Australia 79 for 2: Steven Smith 30 (42), Michael Clarke 15 (24)
Perera is in his second over and he starts the over to Smith with two dot balls. He then takes a single after flicking one to fine leg, followed by a single from Clarke to backward point. After a dot ball, Smith uses his wrist and places it to square leg and gets one run. End of the over and Australia get 3 runs from it.
Over 16: Australia 76 for 2: Steven Smith 28 (37), Michael Clarke 14 (23)
Senanayake continues with spin from the other end. He starts with two dot balls before a single from Clarke gives Smith the strike. Smith then places it to long on and gets a single. Clarke opens the face of the bat and gets no run as the fielder was quick to get on to the ball. It is followed by a couple after Clarke smashes it through deep cover. A poor throw from Malinga helps Australia take the double without any trouble. 4 runs from the over.
Over 15: Australia 72 for 2: Steven Smith 27 (36), Michael Clarke 11 (18)
Thisara Perera is the new man introduced into the attack. A very good change from Mathews as Smith and Clarke are very good players of the spin. He has a slip in place as Clarke takes the strike. He starts with a dot ball.
Clarke then gives it straight to deep cover and gets a single. A slower delivery from Perera outside off stump and Smith puts it to midwicket for a single. Clarke then places it to midwicket and takes a single.
FOUR, Smith drives it through mid on and the ball races to the boundary as the fielder watches from inside the circle. A dot ball to finish the over. 7 runs from Perera's first over.
Over 14: Australia 65 for 2: Steven Smith 22 (33), Michael Clarke 9 (15)
Senanayake continues and Smith starts with a dot ball. It is followed by a single to long on. After two dot balls, Clarke pulls it to long leg for a single. Smith tries to cut the last ball and gives it straight to the fielder at point. Tidy over from Senanayake. 2 runs off it.
Over 13: Australia 63 for 2: Steven Smith 21 (30), Michael Clarke 8 (12)
Prasanna is in his third over. Smith and Clarke are very good players of spin and they rotate the strike by taking five singles from the first five deliveries. Clarke finishes the over with a drive to deep extra cover and gets two runs. 7 off the over.
Over 12: Australia 56 for 2: Steven Smith 18 (27), Michael Clarke 4 (9)
Senanayake comes back into the attack. Clarke takes a single to midwicket. No run off the second ball from Smith and then he takes a single through deep midwicket. It is followed by two singles, before a dot ball to finish the over.
Over 11: Australia 52 for 2: Steven Smith 16 (24), Michael Clarke 2 (6)
Prasanna continues after the end of the powerplay. He starts with two dot balls to Clarke. Australian skipper then gets off the mark with a single. A dot ball is followed by a single from Smith to cover. Clarke finishes the over with a single and retains the strike.
Over 10: Australia 49 for 2: Steven Smith 15 (22), Michael Clarke 0 (2)
Last over of the powerplay. Mathews continues as Smith is on strike. No run taken off the first three deliveries. FOUR, Smith's straight drive results in a boundary. A dot ball is followed by another boundary off the last ball. Four, Smith punches through point for a boundary. 8 runs from the over.
Over 9: Australia 41 for 2: Steven Smith 7 (16), Michael Clarke 0 (2)
Seekkuge Prasanna replaces Malinga and he is the second spinner to bowl in the first 10 overs. After a dot ball, FOUR, Finch sweeps and no protection behind on the leg side results in a boundary for Finch.
Finch tries to cut, but gives the ball straight to the fielder at point. OUT, He then walks out of the crease and a little bit of spin from Prasanna hits Finch's pad and goes to the keeper. It was an easy stumping for Sangakkara.
The bowling change has resulted in a wicket. Michael Clarke replaces him in the middle and he takes no run off the first two balls he faced.
Over 8: Australia 37 for 1: Steven Smith 7 (16), Aaron Finch 20 (20)
Senanayake is replaces by Angelo Mathews. With one slip, he starts with a slower delivery. Finch punches it towards long on and gets three runs off the first ball. After a dot ball, another good delivery from Mathews hits Smith's pads.
Sri Lanka players appeal with such certainty as the ball hits the back leg. Umpire says not out and the Lankans use the review. The original decision stays as it is not out. A confusing decision as the third umpire assumes the ball had contact with bat and does not use the Hawkeye. No run take from the next three deliveries. Just 3 runs from the over.
Over 7: Australia 34 for 1: Steven Smith 7 (11), Aaron Finch 17 (19)
After a wicket in his previous over, Malinga continues. Smith drives and a msifield from mid off results in a quick double, when there was no single at all. A good through would have resulted in a run out. Malinga bounces back as he manages to stop Smith from scoring in the remaining five deliveries. Just 2 runs off it.
Over 6: Australia 32 for 1: Steven Smith 5 (5), Aaron Finch 17 (19)
Senanayake continues his third over. He starts the new over with a dot ball. Fine leg is inside circle. FOUR, a bottom edge as Finch sweeps on leg side and the ball races to the boundary in no time.
Finch slices in between cover and points before the fielder stops the ball before racing it to the boundary. He gets three runs. A single from Smith to long on is followed by two dot balls to finish the over.
Over 5: Australia 24 for 1: Steven Smith 4 (4), Aaron Finch 10 (14)
Malinga is in his third over and starts with a Yorker to Warner. A slower delivery and Warner misreads it. He tries to clear the fielder inside the circle, but ends up giving a simple catch to Prasanna at extra-cover.
Steven Smith replaces Warner. Bowls on the leg side and it was way outside leg stump. First wide of the match. After three dot balls, FOUR, Smith drives it through extra-cover and mid wicket for a boundary.
Over 4: Australia 19 for 0: David Warner 9 (10), Aaron Finch 10 (14)
Senanayake is bowling the fourth over. Finch takes a quick single on the off side. FOUR, Warner lofts it above cover and the power helps the ball race to the fence like a bullet. After a dot ball, Warner slog sweeps it for a single. It is followed by a dot ball to finish the over.
Over 3: Australia 13 for 0: David Warner 4 (6), Aaron Finch 9 (12)
Malinga continues his second over. This time he has two slips in place. Finch to face and starts with two dot balls. FOUR, The third ball is short and Finch smashes through cover point for his first boundary. Finch tries to beat the fielder at point, but is not successful.
It is followed by a dot ball. A quick single helps Finch to take the single off the last ball and he also retains the strike.
Over 2: Australia 8 for 0: David Warner 4 (6), Aaron Finch 4 (6)
Strange bowling attack as Mathews brings spinner Sachithra Senanayake to bowl the second over. He starts with a dot ball and it is followed by a single down the long off. Finch taps the first ball.
Finch then tries to sweep the fourth ball, where it hits the pad and gloves before Sangakkara drops it. That's his second life in less than two overs. Finch sweeps the last ball of the over and gets three runs, 4 runs from the over.
Over 1: Australia 4 for 0: David Warner 3 (4), Aaron Finch 1 (2)
David Warner and Aaron Finch open Australia's innings, while Lasith Malinga has been handed the new ball to bowl the first over. Finch starts with a dot ball. The second ball swings and it bounces a bit more than expected. No second slip and the ball takes an edge and Mahela gets his hands after diving.
The ball is dropped and it races to third man for a single. Australia and Finch is off the mark. After three dot balls, Warner finds the gap in between point and cover and Warner gets three runs. 4 runs from the over.
TEAM NEWS
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Michael Clarke (C), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Shane Watson, James Faulkner, Brad Haddin (WK), Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Xavier Doherty
Sri Lanka: Lahiru Thirimanne, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (WK), Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews (C), Thisara Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Upul Tharanga, Thisara Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Sachithra Senanayake, Lasith Malinga
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