Opening batsman Aaron Finch equals the record for fastest fifty by an Australian batsman in One-Day International (ODI), achieving this feat in just 18 deliveries, during the fourth match against Sri Lanka at Dambulla. Finch has equaled the record of Simon O’Donnell, who scored a fifty in 18 balls against Pakistan in 1990. The record for the fastest fifty in ODIs belongs to AB de Villiers, who reached the landmark off just 16 deliveries. Finch, opening the innings along with stand-in skipper David Warner, was severe on the bowlers right from the first ball. He has been dismissed for 19-ball 55, completely changing the complexion of the match. Australia needed just 213 to win the match right at the beginning of the innings. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Australia vs Sri Lanka, 4th ODI at Dambulla
If Australia win this match, they take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. This will be a huge boost for the team after suffering a whitewash in the Test series. Finch missed the ball while attempting to sweep Sachith Pathirana. Australia took the review, but the on-field umpire’s decision stood. Australia are still in a good position and Sri Lanka will know that the only way to beat Australia in this game will be by bowling them out. Live Cricket Updates: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 4th ODI 2016
It was Sri Lanka, who had won the toss and elected to bat first. They managed to put up just 212 on the board, courtesy of a 76 from Dhananjaya de Silva and 40 from skipper Angelo Mathews. But the evening belonged to Australia fast bowler John Hastings, who finished with figures of 6 for 45 in his 10 overs. Mathews has not taken field for the Australian chase due to an injury, due to which Dinesh Chandimal is leading the side.
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