World champions Australia will head into the Champions Trophy on a four-match ODI shedding streak after Sri Lanka thrashed them by 174 runs to wrap up the two-match sequence.
Kusal Mendis’ century helped Sri Lanka attain 281-4 after successful the toss and electing to bat, earlier than Australia had been dismissed for 107 – their lowest-ever ODI whole in Asia – in simply 24.2 overs.
The guests’ final seven wickets fell for 28 runs to finish a 2-0 sequence loss, having additionally been overwhelmed by 49 runs in Wednesday’s opener, with Sri Lanka’s victory their largest-ever over Australia in ODIs.
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Australia had been additionally overwhelmed of their earlier ODI sequence, shedding 2-1 to Pakistan in November, with the injury-hit facet now hoping to bounce again once they face England of their Champions Trophy opener – dwell on Sky Sports activities – on February 22.
Sri Lanka, who will not be within the Champions Trophy, wrapped up a 2-0 sequence win
“I believed their bowlers bowled exceptionally properly,” Australia captain Steve Smith mentioned. “I believe on this wicket (the ball) in all probability skidded on much more than the Take a look at wickets. However I believe it was a wonderful bowling efficiency by Sri Lanka and never an ideal batting efficiency (by Australia).”
How Australia had been thrashed by Sri Lanka
Australia quick bowler Aaron Hardie gave his crew an early breakthrough by dismissing opening batter Pathum Nissanka for six and with the entire on 15, however Mendis (101) and Nishan Madushka rebuilt the innings with a 98-run partnership for the second wicket.
Kusal Mendis scored a century to assist Sri Lanka to an emphatic victory
Madushka was out for 51, caught by Adam Zampa off quick bowler Ben Dwarshuis, whereas Sean Abbot bowled out Kamindu Mendis (4) two overs later to depart the hosts 121-3.
Kusal Mendis once more shared a 94-run partnership with captain Charith Asalanka (78 not out), who hit three sixes and 6 boundaries in his innings, whereas Janith Liyanage completed unbeaten on 32 from 21 ball.
Sri Lanka’s quick bowler Asitha Fernando dismissed Matthew Brief lbw for six early in Australia’s reply, whereas Jake Fraser-McGurk was caught by Asalanka at mid-off for 9 and Travis Head (18) was caught within the deep by substitute fielder Avishka.
Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk reacts after shedding his wicket
A partnership of 46 runs between captain Steven Smith and Josh Inglis confirmed promise for a restoration when Inglis (22) was bowled by Wellalage. Glenn Maxwell was out for one, bowled by Wellalage, and Smith was the best scorer with 29 runs earlier than being bowled by leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.
Wellalage completed with 4-35, whereas Fernando (3-23) and Hasaranga (3-23) took three wickets every, with Australia bowled out within the twenty fifth over to fall to their second-lowest whole ever in opposition to Sri Lanka in ODIs.
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ICC Champions Trophy schedule
Group A
- February 19: Pakistan vs New Zealand (Karachi)
- February 20: Bangladesh vs India (Dubai)
- February 23: Pakistan vs India (Dubai)
- February 24: Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Rawalpindi)
- February 27: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Rawalpindi)
- March 2: New Zealand vs India (Dubai)
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Group B
- February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa (Karachi)
- February 22: Australia vs England (Lahore)
- February 25: Australia vs South Africa (Rawalpindi)
- February 26: Afghanistan vs England (Lahore)
- February 28: Afghanistan vs Australia (Lahore)
- Mar 1: South Africa vs England (Karachi)
Semi-finals
- March 4: Semi-final -, A1 v B2 (Dubai)
- March 5: Semi-final 2 – A2 v B1 (Lahore)
Ultimate
- March 9: Ultimate (Lahore or Dubai)
Watch each match from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy dwell on Sky Sports activities between February 19 and March 9. Get Sky Sports activities or stream with no contract on NOW.