Australia vs Sri Lanka

LIVE: Captain's knock! Finch fights to 50 after dropped catch as Aussies struggle in third ODI.

That means just three specialist bowlers for Australia in a line-up heavy on batters and all-rounders. But a replay showed the ball hit the pads before the bat, and should have been given out. It was his third against Sri Lanka and 30th in ODI cricket. That means just three specialist bowlers for Australia in a line-up heavy on batters and all-rounders. Captain Aaron Finch was by far the most comfortable of the top order, though he was not immune to the mishits and mistimed shots that burned his colleagues. Having won the toss and opting to bowl first in the first two matches of the five-match series, Aaron Finch once again won the toss, before opting for a different strategy on a slow and dry Colombo pitch on a scorching hot day.

CRR: 4.65. Batting, R(B), 4s, 6s, SR. Travis Head*, 9(17), 0, 0, 52.94. Alex Carey, 21(25), 0, 1, 84. Bowling, O, M, R, W. Maheesh Theekshana*, 6.3, 0, 20 ...

44.3 Vandersay to Maxwell, out Caught by Wellalage!! Mid-on was brought in just before this delivery, Maxwell tries to go over him but Vandersay has bowled this leg-break very wide outside off. 46.1 Vandersay to Head, 1 run, swept to deep midwicket 46.6 Vandersay to Head, 1 run, to sweeper cover,

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Jhye Richardson to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! TIMBER! Brilliant from Jhye Richardson! Are we in for a miracle here! However, a sublime innings from Nissanka and another excellent innings from Mendis helped Sri Lanka take a lead in the series. Not only that, but the wicket also eased out quite a lot and there was not the same assistance as in the first innings. The heat got to Mendis as he walked back retired hurt but Nissanka continued. It seemed like there would be some drama at the end when Nissanka and Shanaka fell but Charith Asalanka stayed calm and took his side over the line. Tells that it was in 1992 when Sri Lanka beat Australia and there is a chance to do it again. Two outstanding knocks from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis was the highlight. Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, knocks from Alex Carey, Aaron Finch and Travis Head took Australia to a strong total. The two added over 150 to help their side take total control of the game. Sri Lanka have taken the lead in this series and now with the remaining 2 games also at Colombo, they will be hoping to clinch the series in the next ODI itself. On the surface, he says it was slow but he enjoyed batting on it. Shares that they need to bowl under pressure and try and keep learning.

Pathum Nissanka scored 137 runs off 147 balls to help Sri Lanka chase down the 291-run target and seal a 6-wicket win to take a 2-1 series lead.

In reply, the hosts got off to a brilliant start despite losing opener Niroshan Dickwella early. Sri Lanka take a 2-1 series lead #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/RP4bDjrtTr— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC)— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) June 19, 2022 Aaron Finch scored 62 off 85, while Alex Carey hit 49 off 52 deliveries.