Published: Aug 28, 2016, 08:44 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 28, 2016, 08:46 PM (IST)
Australia have lost four wickets and are still 115 runs behind in their chase of 227 runs in the the One-Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka at Dambulla. Australia did not get off to a brisk start as David Warner, skipper in the absence of Steven Smith, departed early for only ten runs whereas Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh could not do much and went back to the pavilion early. By the time of publishing the report, Australia were 112 for 4 with George bailey and Matthew Wade battling it pout for the team in a tricky chase of 227 runs. Dinesh Chandimal top-scored for the hosts with a timely hundred to propel his team to a respectable total. He scores his fourth ODI century whereas this was his first in Sri Lanka and against Australia. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Australia vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI at Dambulla
This is Tillakaratne Dilshan‘s last ODI match and the Sri Lankan bowlers are looking set to give him a grand finale at Dambulla. He made 42 runs in his last ODI match and fell on the 19th over off Adam Zampa. Zampa was the top wicket-taker for his side. Many players have voiced their opinion saying that Dilshan should be given a grand farewell for what he has done for the game of cricket. Jayawardene and Sangakkara took to Twitter to voice their opinion about the same. Sangakkara also said that Sanath Jayasuriya and Dilshan have been the “greatest match-winners” for Sri Lanka over a long period of time. LIVE CRICKET UPDATES: Australia vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI at Dambulla
For Sri Lanka, Dilruwan Perera and Amilo Aponso have taken one wicket each while Mathews has already taken two scalps. The series is currently tied at 1-1 with two more matches to go after this. If Australia win this match, it will be a great morale boosting win for the side as they are chasing under lights and that too against Sri Lanka’s spin against which they have struggled in the whole tour.
