By CricketCountry Staff
Sri Lanka needs 281 runs to win and top the CB Series points table. Peter Forrest’s maiden century guided Australia to 158 against Sri Lanka in their ninth One-Day International at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Friday.
Published: Feb 24, 2012, 01:05 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 24, 2012, 01:05 PM (IST)
Sri Lanka will need to score a Hobart record to chase down Australia’s total © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Hobart: Feb 24, 2012
Sri Lanka needs 281 runs to win and top the CB Series points table. Peter Forrest’s maiden century guided Australia to 158 against Sri Lanka in their ninth One-Day International at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Friday.
Regular skipper Michael Clarke returned to the Australian, recovering from a hamstring strain, decided to bat first after winning the toss.
Australia lost early wickets of Matthew Wade and David Warner in the first seven overs.
Forrest along with Clarke helped Australia reach a confident score before both the batsmen were dismissed.
David Hussey scored a quick 40 from 28 balls.
All-rounder Shane Watson was rested in the match at Hobart. The imposing cricketer was missing in action for past many weeks because of a calf injury.
Brief Scores: Australia 280 for 6 in 50 overs (Peter Forrest 104, Michael Clarke 72, David Hussey 40; Angelo Mathews 2 for 43, Farveez Maharoof 1 for 40, Rangana Herath 1 for 45) vs Sri Lanka
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