Lucknow: In the English spelling of Lucknow has luck with this regard Australia remained lucky today as it defeated Srilanka by five wickets after losing two earlier games.
Srilanka had won the toss and elected to bat first but its decision could not go well as Lankan whole team bowled out at a meager score of 209 runs.
Australia achieved the target in the 36th over 88 balls to spare.
Two Kangroos batters scored half centuries first by opener Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis. Mitchel remained unlucky as he run out at 52 runs off 51 balls which included nine fours.
While Josh Inglis smashed 58 runs off 59 balls with five fours and one six. Other impressive batters were Marnus Labuschagne 40, Glen Maxwell unbeaten at 31 and Marcus Stoinis 20 unbeaten.
From Lankan side Dilshan Madushanka got three wickets while Dunith Wellalage took one wicket.
Earlier, Srilanka could not play all 50 overs against Australia as the whole team bowled out at a meager total of 209 runs despite openers gave a splendid first-wicket partnership.
Opening batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera cemented the best score on the board as they played a fantastic first wicket 125-run partnership.
But after Pathun Nissanka lost his wicket on 125 runs no any batter from Lankan side could not stay on the pitch.
With quick intervals Lankan used to loss their wickets as their eight batters could not cross double digits while Charith Asalanka was third who scored 25 runs.
From Kangroos side, Adam Zampa was leading bowler by getting four wickets.
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins took two wickets each while Glenn Maxwell got a single wicket.
