Lucknow: Srilanka could not play all 50 overs against Australia as the whole team bowled out at a meager total of 209 runs despite openers have given a splendid first-wicket partnership.
Srilanka decided to bat first after winning the toss. While the decision could not go in its favor.
Opening batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera cemented the best score on the board as they played a fantastic first wicket 125-run partnership.
Sri Lanka bowled out for 209.
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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.
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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.
