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PALLEKELE (Sri Lanka): Fast pitcher Chamika Karunaratne led a Sri Lankan inspired offensive to secure a thrilling 26 win over Australia in the second one-day international on Thursday.
Pursuing a revised target in the rain of 216 in 43 rounds, Australia suffered frequent defeats to be bowled over by 189 in 37.1 rounds as Sri Lanka recovered from its opening loss in the series. five-game battle at Pallekele.
Karunaratne returns numbers 3-47 including Steve Smithfor 28, and Glenn Maxwellin his 30s, and was actively supported by fellow nimble Dushmantha Chameera, who got the last hitter to put the home crowd to their feet.
The rogue players Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage and Chameera each received two goals.
De Silva also scored 34 with the stick and made 61 runs for the third goal with Kusal Mendis, who made 36, leading Sri Lanka to 220 for nine when rain forced the game to be stopped and the half ended. so late.
Pat Cummins returns the number 4-35 but his efforts are in vain.
Australia lost opener Aaron Finch, on the 14th, and David Warneron the 37th, for De Silva as the visitors faltered in their tough chase on a pitch that looked hard to beat.
Smith and Travis Head tried rebuilding the rounds and made 31 runs before Karunaratne passed.
Karunaratne got the Smith for 28 and the Wellalage of Head (23) and Marnus Labuchagne (18) doubles in his two passes that put the Aussies in trouble with a 132-5 scoreline.
Maxwell fought back to pacify the bowlers during his short stay at the wicket but ended up shooting by mistake to get caught in Karunaratne’s hiding place. He made 30 out of 25 balls.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey was knocked out 15 when the wheel fell off the Australian chase.
Pursuing a revised target in the rain of 216 in 43 rounds, Australia suffered frequent defeats to be bowled over by 189 in 37.1 rounds as Sri Lanka recovered from its opening loss in the series. five-game battle at Pallekele.
Karunaratne returns numbers 3-47 including Steve Smithfor 28, and Glenn Maxwellin his 30s, and was actively supported by fellow nimble Dushmantha Chameera, who got the last hitter to put the home crowd to their feet.
The rogue players Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage and Chameera each received two goals.
De Silva also scored 34 with the stick and made 61 runs for the third goal with Kusal Mendis, who made 36, leading Sri Lanka to 220 for nine when rain forced the game to be stopped and the half ended. so late.
Pat Cummins returns the number 4-35 but his efforts are in vain.
Australia lost opener Aaron Finch, on the 14th, and David Warneron the 37th, for De Silva as the visitors faltered in their tough chase on a pitch that looked hard to beat.
Smith and Travis Head tried rebuilding the rounds and made 31 runs before Karunaratne passed.
Karunaratne got the Smith for 28 and the Wellalage of Head (23) and Marnus Labuchagne (18) doubles in his two passes that put the Aussies in trouble with a 132-5 scoreline.
Maxwell fought back to pacify the bowlers during his short stay at the wicket but ended up shooting by mistake to get caught in Karunaratne’s hiding place. He made 30 out of 25 balls.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey was knocked out 15 when the wheel fell off the Australian chase.
