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That is it from this match. Australia have won the match and the series in convincing fashion. However, we still have one more game remaining in this series where Sri Lanka will be trying to end on a high after some underwhelming performances. As for the Aussies, they have the opportunity to whitewash the Island nation. Join us on Friday, 1st November on 1910 Local (0810 GMT) for the final match of the series. Till then, cheers and take care.

For his unbeaten knock of 60 off 41 balls, David Warner is named the Man of the Match. Warner too credits his bowlers for restricting them to 117. On the pitch, he says there was more bounce and carry than Adelaide. On his own for, he says he has worked hard and tried to hit the ball well in the nets. He though adds that all that matters is the performance out in the middle. On batting with Steve Smith, Warner tells that it is wonderful to bat with him. Smiles and says he was aware that it would involve a lot of running. But Warner says he is a world class player and it is always a joy to bat with him as he makes it look easy.

Australian skipper, Aaron Finch is next up. Finch says they were clinical and they set the game with the ball early on. Credits Warner and Smith for their performance with the bat adding that they are class. Tells that the bowlers executed the plans well and delivered with the ball making it easy for him as a partner. On Warner and Smith's comeback, Finch says that it is wonderful to have two of the best batters back in the squad. Further adds that they have been excellent within the group.

Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga is first up for a chat with Isa Guha. Malinga says that Australia is a tough side and it was difficult to defend 118. Admits that the batters need to put in a better effort and bat according to the situation. Tells they failed to get any partnership going and that is why they are in this situation. Malinga tells they have to go back home and have a re-look before the T20I World Cup here.

Who do you think will be the Man of the Match? Warner or Smith for their brilliant batting display or one of the Aussie bowler who set up the game? Stay tuned for the presentation.

Steve Smith is down for a quick chat. Smith tells they played well and credits his bowlers for the way they bowled. On his comeback in T20Is, Smith says he has had good rest in that time and admits that it is always difficult to play all three formats. On batting with Warner, Smith says it is a joy to bat with him and it is fun to watch him hit the balls from the other end.

Earlier in the day, the Australian bowlers annihilated the Sri Lankan batting line up after the visitors elected to bat first. The only batter who showed some fight was Kusal Perera. All of the Australian bowlers except Kane Richardson bagged 2 wickets each and kept a very good economy rate.

As for the Sri Lankan bowlers, they did not have much to bowl at and that did not help their case. However, one could say that they should have taken some tips from their skipper on how to bowl consistent lines and lengths as Lasith Malinga was the only one who could come out of this match with some credit.

The innings started with a scare for Australia as they lost their skipper, Aaron Finch on a golden duck in the first over itself. However, there were no more hiccups as David Warner and Steven Smith took control of the innings and took Australia home. Both of them scored a half ton on the way to a comprehensive victory and the Kangaroos will be mightily pleased as they have dismantled the Sri Lankans in both the matches played so far.

Hand shakes all around and Australia have won this 3 match T20I series in the second match itself. Also, this is their first bilateral T20I series win at home in 5 years.

13.1

1wd

WIDE! Anti-climatic end to the game. Hasarnga comes on and sprays one down the leg side. Warner looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled and Australia win by 9 wickets with 42 balls to spare!

Wanindu Hasaranga is back on. Just the 1 run needed for Australia to win.

12.6

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Tossed up on off, Warner strokes it to mid off for a single. Just a run required now.

12.5

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Floated on the stumps, Warner blocks it.

12.4

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Shorter on off, Warner punches it to cover.

12.3

4

FOUR! Smashed. Tossed up on middle, Warner slashes it through mid on for a boundary.

12.2

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NOT OUT! No he has not. Lakshan Sandakan would not be happy with that. Shorter delivery on off, Warner makes room and hits it hard straight down the ground. The ball goes onto hit the stumps. Smith was out of his crease. Sandakan collects the ball with his right hand and takes the stumps off with his left.

Run Out appeal taken upstairs. Smith is the man in question. He is well short of his crease but the question is has Sandakan touched the stumps with the ball in hand?

12.1

1

Tossed up on middle and leg, Smith comes down the track and nudges it to long on for a run.

11.6

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The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

11.5

1

Length ball wide outside off, cut towards point. The batters take one.

11.4

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Full ball on middle and off, pushed down the ground towards mid on.

11.3

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NOT OUT! Sri Lanka lose their review! Good length ball around leg, Warner looks to flick this one but misses it. The ball hits him on the back pad and the Sri Lankan players put in an appeal. The umpire though is unmoved. Malinga has a word with his bowler then signals the 'T'. Replay rolls in. Hot Spot and Ultra Edge first confirm there is no bat involved. Hawk Eye then comes on and it shows that the ball was pitching outside leg. Sri Lanka lose their sole review.

Review time! LBW appeal taken upstairs. Sri Lanka have opted to take the review. David Warner is the man in question. It looks like a hopeful referral let's see what the replays have to say.

11.2

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Length ball wide outside off, cut towards point for one.

11.2

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Wide! Bouncer down the leg side, Warner lets it through to the keeper.

11.1

1

Down the leg side, Smith works it towards fine leg for one.

10.6

1

Fifty for Steve Smith! His third in T20Is. He has made a comeback in T20Is after a long time and he has not looked out of place. Flighted on off, Smith milks it to long off to get to his milestone. He is carrying his red-ball form into the shortest format.

10.5

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Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

10.4

4

FOUR! Cut and cut with power. Short around off, Smith hangs on his back foot and cuts it through point for a boundary.

10.3

1

Run out chance missed. This missed run out shows how poor Sri Lanka have been in the series. Floated on the pads, Warner flicks it towards mid on. They take the first one and Warner comes out for the second. Sandakan gets to the ball himself and has a shy at the bowler's end. Warner had lost all hope but Sandakan misses his shy.

10.2

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Tossed up on middle and off, Davey defends it off the front foot.

10.1

4

FOUR! What a way to bring up the 100-run stand! Short around off, Warner gets on his back foot and punches it through covers for a boundary.

9.6

4

FOUR! Beautiful drive by Smith! Full ball on middle and off, Smith drives this with grace towards mid off. The fielder there dives to his right in an attempt to stop the ball but he is beaten and the ball races to the fence. Malinga has his head in his hands after watching that shot!

9.5

2

Short of a length ball on middle and off, Smith cuts it towards square and takes a couple.

9.4

4

FOUR! Full ball on the pads, Smith shuffles and works it behind square leg for a boundary.

9.3

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Full on middle and off, Smith pushes it to the man at mid off.

9.2

1

Short of a length delivery on middle, Warner pulls this one towards deep square leg and the batters take one. Fifty for David Warner! He has not been dismissed even once in this series and would be looking to continue that.

9.1

1

On the pads of Smith, he looks to flick this one towards the leg side but gets a leading edge on it. The ball goes towards cover and the batters take one.

Lasith Malinga is back. 2-0-11-1, his figures so far.

8.6

2

Shortish again on middle, Warner pulls this one towards mid-wicket for a couple.

8.5

1

On the pads of Smith, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

8.4

1

Shortish outside off, Warner cuts it behind square for a single.

8.3

2

Warner dances down the track and pushes this flatter delivery towards long off for a couple.

8.2

4

FOUR! Reverse swept by Warner! Full and floated on middle and off, Warner gets down on one knee and reverse sweeps it past the man at point for a boundary.

8.1

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Shortish ball outside off, cut to point.

7.6

1

Warner cuts this length ball towards cover-point for a single.

7.5

1

Smith shuffles this time to work this length ball towards fine leg. He gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad and the ball stays near the pitch. Warner wants the run and sets off. Smith obliges and sets off for the non-striker's end. The bowler picks up the ball and has a shy towards Smith's end but misses. One run taken.

7.4

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Full ball on middle and off, Warner pushes this one towards mid off and takes an easy single.

7.3

4

FOUR! Short ball down the leg side, Warner hops and pulls it uppishly. The ball goes just over the short fine leg fielder and races to the fence.

7.2

1

Length ball outside off, Smith opens the face of his bat and guides it down to third man for one.

7.1

2

Short of a length by Udana to start his second over, Smith rocks back and plays a beautiful square cut. The fielder at deep point makes a good sliding stop and the batters take two.

6.6

2

Good running by the Aussie batters here! On off, Warner pushes it towards cover with soft hands. They spot the opportunity for the couple and take it. 7 runs off the over.

6.5

1

Full and floated on off, Smith pushes it towards long off with ease for one.

6.4

1

On the pads of Warner, he clips it towards mid-wicket for one.

6.3

1

Full and floated on off, Smith pushes this one towards cover and takes one.

6.2

1

Warner punches this one off the back foot towards cover for one.

6.1

1

Floated on the pads, Smith flicks this one towards mid-wicket for one.

The duo of Steven Smith and Warner is batting for the first time together in Australia after their return and the way these two are batting, it is a positive sign for Australia before the T20 World Cup.

5.6

1

On the pads of Smith, he flicks this one towards square leg for one. Australia are 58/1 at the end of the first 6 overs.

5.5

1

Short of a length outside off, Warner cuts this one towards point for one.

5.4

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Full to Warner this time, on the off side. Warner drives this to the man at mid on.

5.3

1

Full and on off, Smith pushes this one towards cover for one.

5.2

2

Short of a length on off, Smith pulls this one towards square leg for a couple.

5.2

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Wide! Down the leg side, the batsman tries to flick but misses.

5.1

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Full ball on middle and leg to start off the over by Udana, Smith beautifully drives this one towards mid on.

Isuru Udana replaces Nuwan Pradeep.

4.6

4

FOUR! Fourth of the over! Again short and wide outside off, Warner rocks back and square cuts it past cover-point for a boundary. 17 off the over and the hosts are cruising. Brings up the 50-run stand between the two.

4.5

4

FOUR! Third of the over! This time Warner rocks back and pulls this one towards the gap at square leg for a boundary. Bad bowling by Hasaranga.

4.4

4

FOUR! Short of a length wide outside off, Warner rocks onto the back foot and slashes this one towards cover for a boundary. Second of the over.

4.3

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Short and on off, Warner cuts this one towards point but the man there puts in a dive and saves it.

4.2

4

FOUR! Up and over! Floated on middle and off, Warner gets down on one knee and lofts this one over the fielder at fine leg for a boundary.

4.1

1

Wanindu starts with a shorter one on middle, Smith pushes it down towards long on for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga comes on to bowl now.

3.6

4

FOUR! Whacked away! Full around off, Warner demolishes it straight down the ground for a boundary. No one had a chance stopping that.

3.5

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Hesitation but no casualty. Fuller on off, Warner strokes it towards mid off. Smith comes out looking for a single which was non existent. Warner sends him back and rightfully so. Smith gets back and raises his hand apologizing to Warner.

3.4

3

Excellent running! The two are good between the wickets and they have just showed that. It is a big ground and they are making the most of it. Good length ball on top of middle, Smith glances it towards fine leg. They run the first one hard and go for the second. They then think of the third. They go ahead with it and get it with ease.

3.3

1

Full around off, Warner pushes it wide of mid off and gets to the other end.

3.2

1

Good length ball around off, Smith glances it towards square leg for a single.

3.1

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Slower ball on the pads, Warner looks to tuck it to the on side but it goes off the thigh pad. They take a leg bye.

2.6

4

FOUR! Superb shot by Steven Smith! Full ball on middle and off, Smith smashes this one down the ground. Malinga tries to stop the ball with his foot but misses it and the ball races to the long off fence.

2.5

2

On the pads of Smith, he shuffles and works it towards backward square leg for a couple.

2.4

1

Another slower ball, on a length on off. Warner pushes it towards cover and takes a single.

2.3

2

Short ball on middle and leg, Warner rocks back and pulls this one towards square leg for a couple.

2.2

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Full ball on off, pushed towards the man at cover.

2.1

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Slower one on middle, Smith flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

1.6

1

Smith this time cuts this length ball through point for a single.

1.5

4

FOUR! Good effort in the field by Wanindu Hasaranga in the deep. But he cannot prevent the boundary. Pradeep goes full and on the pads of Smith. Steven flicks it uppishly past the diving mid-wicket fielder and the ball goes towards the fence. Hasaranga at deep square leg runs across and puts in a dive but fails to keep the ball in play as he touches the boundary cushions in the process.

1.4

4

FOUR! This is class pure class from Smith. Pradeep goes a bit wide outside off and Smith brings out his typical cover drive in play. He pierces the gap to perfection as the ball races away to the cover fence for a boundary. The first of the Australian innings.

1.3

1

Good length and on off, Warner hops inside the crease and defends it near the pitch on the leg side for a single.

1.2

1

Length and on off, Smith drives it straight down the ground. The fielder at mid off runs across and cleans it up. A single taken.

1.1

3

Pradeep starts with a length ball outside off, Warner just pushes it through covers. The fielder from covers runs behind the ball and chases it down near the ropes. Warner and Smith in the mean time cross for three.

Nuwan Pradeep to partner Malinga from the other end.

0.6

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Full ball on middle and leg, Smith pushes it down the ground towards mid on.

0.5

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Bouncer by Malinga, Smith leaves it alone.

0.4

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Length ball on middle and off, defended out by Smith.

Steven Smith is the new batsman in.

0.3

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OUT! CAUGHT! Light at the end of the tunnel for Sri Lanka? It is not a delivery which deserves a wicket but Malinga won't care. Full ball down the leg side, Finch looks to flick it but fails to do so. The ball takes the faintest of edges and goes to Kusal Perera behind the stumps who takes a good catch. Finch departs for a golden duck. Is this the break the visitors needed?

0.2

1

A slower one now, on a good length. Warner is somewhat deceived by the change in pace. He mistimes it towards point and takes a single to get off the mark.

0.1

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Malinga starts with a very full ball on off, Warner jams it out back towards him.

We are back for the chase! Australian skipper, Aaron Finch walks out with David Warner to open the innings. Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga to start the proceedings with the ball. Surprisingly no slip in place.

So Australia have a paltry score of 118 to wrap up the series. Sri Lanka will have to bowl out of their skins and need some miracle if they are to stay alive in the series. Is there some magic in store for us or will the inevitable happen? Join us after the break to find out.

One of the leaders with the ball, Pat Cummins is now having a chat. Cummins says it has been a great start to the summer and he is happy with the bowling group as now they have a chance to win the series. Cummins tells he is confident that they can chase the target down as it looks like a good wicket and their batters are in good form. On being asked whether Warner is in the mood, Pat smiles and says he is always in the mood.

Brilliant bowling display from the Aussies. Barring Kane Richardson, everyone bagged 2 wickets each. Zampa and Stanlake were particularly very impressive as both of them went under 6 runs per over. Cummins and Agar were good too as even they had 2 wickets each.

After opting to bat, the visitors struggled to get going. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and hardly anyone got going. In another abysmal batting display it was just Kusal Perera who showed some fight. Apart from him it was once again a no-show.

Another poor effort from the Sri Lankans. Looks like the Aussies have once again won the game in the first innings itself. Top class effort from the hosts with the ball.

18.6

W

OUT! RUN OUT! Pat Cummins is the man and Sri Lanka have been bowled out for 117 runs! Full length ball on middle and off, Sandakan pushes it down the ground. Cummins tries to get his foot to the ball but misses and it hits the stumps at the non-striker's end. The batters try to sneak a run but Cummins is quick to react to it. He rushes back, collects the ball and pulls the stump out of the turf. The umpire wants to get it checked upstairs. Replays roll in and show that Sandakan was short when Cummins plucked the stump out.

Run out appeal taken upstairs. Sandakan is the man in question.

18.5

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Full ball on off, Sandakan plays this towards cover and the fielder there makes a sliding stop.

18.4

1

Fuller this time on the pads, Pradeep pushes this towards long on and takes a single. Australia won't mind this.

18.3

1

Short of a length on middle and off, Sandakan pulls this towards square leg for one.

18.2

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Slower ball, wide outside off, Sandakan stretches his hands and plays it towards point.

18.2

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Wide! Too short this time and Sandakan leaves it alone. The square leg umpire has given the wide.

18.1

4

EDGED AND FOUR! Short of a length ball on middle and off, Sandakan looks to pull but gets a top edge on that one. The ball goes over the keeper and into the third man fence.

Cummins to bowl the penultimate over.

17.6

1

Floated on off, Sandakan pushes it towards mid off for one.

17.5

1

DROPPED! But what a brilliant effort from Zampa. Floated on off, Pradeep looks to play a big slog sweep. He does not time it at all. He gets a top edge which goes high in the air towards mid on. Zampa runs behind the ball and dives to get the catch. He gets his hand to it but cannot hold onto it. Top effort from the leggie.

17.4

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Darted on the pads, Pradeep looks to flick but misses. The ball hits him on the pads. There is a stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire.

Nuwan Pradeep is the last man in for the visitors.

17.3

W

OUT! Stumped. Malinga does not survive for long. Flighted delivery outside off, Malinga comes down the track for a big heave. The ball spins away and Carey whips the bails off. Malinga looks to make a comeback to his crease but he was so far in front that the umpire does not even go upstairs. Malinga had tried to come back but he put his bat outside the crease and then tried to drag it in. Too late.

17.2

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NOT OUT! The ball is missing the stumps. Very good review by the skipper. Nicely bowled though from Zampa. He gives this air and bowls it slow around off, Malinga comes down the tarck but misses it due to the flight. The ball hits him on the front pad. The Australian players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Malinga takes it upstairs straightaway. Replay rolls in, Ultra Edge and Hot Spot confirms that there is no bat involved. Hawk Eye then comes in and it shows that the ball was going over the stumps. Malinga survives.

Malinga has been adjudged LBW. He has signalled the 'T' straightaway. He came forward and that might help his case here.

17.1

1

Flights this one on off and middle, Sandakan looks to drive but the ball goes off the inside edge behind square on the leg side for a single.

Adam Zampa to bowl out. 3-0-17-1, his figures so far.

16.6

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On off, Lakshan strokes it to cover for one.

16.5

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Fuller on off, Sandakan pushes it towards cover.

16.4

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Swing and a miss. Fuller on middle, Sandakan swings his bat at it but misses.

16.3

1

In the air but safe. Short around off, Malinga throws his bat at it. It goes towards third man uppishly. Single taken.

16.2

4

FOUR! Bam! Similar area but this is hit even better. Length ball on off, Malinga lofts it over covers for a boundary.

16.1

4

FOUR! The skipper is showing his skills with the bat here. Good length ball on off, Malinga clears his front foot and flat-bats it through extra cover for a boundary. 100 comes up for Sri Lanka. Welcome back boundary for Sri Lanka.

Kane Richardson to bowl now. His figures so far, 2-0-7-0.

15.6

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Length ball on off, Sandakan cuts it through point and gets a couple.

15.5

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Back of a length ball closer to the body, Sandakan defends it off the upper half of his bat.

Lasith Malinga, the skipper walks in at no. 10.

15.4

W

OUT! Caught! Cummins gets his second. Short again, this time Udana pulls it but gets nothing on it. The ball goes straight to deep square leg. Kane Richardson there takes a good low catch. Sri Lanka 95/8 rings a similar tone to the first T20I.

15.3

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Short ball around off, Udana looks to pull but misses.

15.2

2

In the air, but safe! Length ball on middle, Udana clears his front leg and looks to go over long on. He gets a lot of height on it, but not the required distance. Luckily for him the ball falls wide of Maxwell who comes running in from deep mid-wicket. Two runs taken.

15.1

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Good length ball on off, Udana seems happy to block it.

Pat Cummins is back on. 2-1-18-1, his figures so far.

14.6

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Another floated one, pushed back towards Zampa again.

14.5

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Sandakan pushes this floated ball back toward Zampa.

The new man in is Lakshan Sandakan.

14.4

W

OUT! STUMPED! Beautifully bowled by Zampa! Top notch! He has bamboozled Hasaranga and Wanindu has to walk back. Hasaranga looks to come down the track and attack the ball. Zampa spots it and floats it up way outside off, taking the pace off the ball. Hasaranga completely misses the ball as he looks to drive and Alex Carey whips the bails off in a flash. Sri Lanka struggling to reach the score of 100 in their second consecutive match.

14.3

1

Udana again pushes this towards mid-wicket for one.

14.2

2

On middle and leg, Udana flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a quick couple.

14.1

1

Floated on middle and off, Hasaranga dances down the track and pushes it towards mid off for one.

13.6

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Good fielding by Agar to finish off his spell. Full and floated on off, Udana pushes this one down the ground. Agar dives to his left and stops the ball. His figures, 4-0-27-2.

13.5

1

Hasaranga again flicks this towards mid-wicket but just the single this time.

13.4

2

Hasaranga smartly flicks this one off his pads towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.

13.3

1

On the pads again, Udana whips this one towards deep square leg for one.

13.2

2

Now pushes this one with soft hands towards long on for one.

13.1

1

Floated on the pad, Hasaranga flicks this one towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

Ashton Agar is back. 3-0-20-2, his figures so far.

12.6

1

On the pads, Hasaranga flicks this one with soft hands towards mid-wicket for one.

12.5

2

Hasaranga dances down the wicket and pushes this one towards long on for a couple.

12.4

1

Shortish and outside off, Udana cuts this one towards point for one.

12.3

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On the pads, Udana looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

12.2

1

Full and floated on the pads, Hasaranga sweeps this one towards square leg for one.

12.1

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Outside off, Hasaranga cuts it towards point.

Adam Zampa is back on. 1-0-8-0 so far from him.

11.6

1

Length ball on off, Wanindu strokes it towards point and keeps the strike. Good day with the ball for Billy Stanlake at his home venue. He finishes with the figures of 4-0-23-2.

11.5

1

Full on off, Udana pushes it towards cover for a single.

11.4

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Full on off, Udana defends it off the front foot.

11.3

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Stanlake welcomes Udana with a bouncer. Udana ducks under it.

Isuru Udana walks in now. Sri Lanka desperately need some runs here to put on atleast a competitive score.

11.2

W

OUT! Caught! The short ball does the trick. It is not the best of short balls but Stanlake is not complaining. It is just around the body on the leg side. Shanaka looks to pull but gets a feather on it. Carey behind the stumps goes up in appeal and the umpire slowly raises his finger. Sri Lanka's poor series continues. Second wicket for Stanlake. Not a bad replacement for Starc, is he?

11.1

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Fuller on off, Shanaka keeps it out.

Local boy, Billy Stanlake to bowl out. His figures so far are 3-0-21-1.

10.6

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Floated on the stumps, Wanindu defends it off the front foot.

Wanindu Hasaranga is the new man in. He replaces Kusal Perera out in the middle.

10.5

W

OUT! Chopped on! Commentator's curse strikes! Two balls ago I wrote that he is looking very good and now he is on his way back to the pavilion. Short on off and middle, it is too close to cut but he still goes for that stroke. The ball takes the inside edge and goes onto hit the stumps. Half the side back in the hut for Sri Lanka.

10.4

2

Tossed up on middle and leg, Perera flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.

10.3

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SIX! This was six the moment it left his bat. Flighted on off, Perera waits for it and then comes down the track and whacks it straight down the ground for a biggie. He is looking good here.

10.2

1

Gives this air on off, Shanaka glances it towards square leg for one.

10.1

1

Flatter around off, Perera punches it towards mid-wicket and looks for two but Shanka says no for the second.

The new man in is Dasun Shanaka.

9.6

W

OUT! CAUGHT! Ashton Turner takes it and Sri Lanka in deep peril now. Length ball on middle and off, Dickwella goes onto the back foot and looks to flick it towards the leg side. He closes the face of the bat a touch early and the ball takes the leading edge of the bat. It lobs towards short extra cover where Turner runs in and completes the catch. A soft dismissal this.

9.5

1

Short of a length delivery on off, Perera pulls this one towards square leg for one.

9.4

1

On the pads of Dickwella, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

9.3

4

FOUR! Another boundary! Stanlake should have stopped that but maybe his height made it difficult for him. Good length ball on middle and off, Dickwella paddles this one over the keeper's head. Stanlake runs in from third man but the ball goes from beneath his hands and into the fence.

9.2

1

Length ball wide outside off, Perera pushes this one towards point for one.

9.1

4

FOUR! What a shot! Beautifully driven! Length ball just outside off, Perera gets on his toes and just pushes it with poise towards long off for a boundary.

Pat Cummins is back into the attack. 1-0-7-0 so far from him.

8.6

1

On the pads, Kusal turns it towards square leg and keeps the strike. End of a good over from Agar. Just 5 runs and a wicket off it.

Niroshan Dickwella is the new man in for the visitors. He needs to stand strong and arrest the slump here.

8.5

W

OUT! Caught! Very good catch from Pat Cummins. Floated on off, Avishka looks to break the shackles and go over long off. He gets a lot of height but not the distance. The ball goes high in the air and just about goes past the 30-yard circle. Pat Cummins comes running from long off and takes a good catch getting down on his front. Sri Lanka finding it difficult to get going here.

8.4

1

Gives this air on middle, Kusal comes down the track and play it straight but the ball comes very late. It takes the inside edge of his bat and goes towards square keg for a run.

8.3

1

Tossed up on off, Fernando milks it down to long off for an easy single.

8.2

1

Flatter on middle and leg, Kusal glances it towards mid-wicket for a single.

8.1

1

Floated around off, Fernando sweeps it hard but there is a man at cow corner so just a single. Brings up the 50 for Sri Lanka.

7.6

1

Darted on the pads, Avishka flicks it towards mid-wicket and keeps the strike.

7.5

4

FOUR! Up and over! Full and outside off, Fernando lofts this one over covers and gets a boundary.

7.4

1

The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

7.3

.

Good ball by Zampa. Outside off, Perera plays for the turn but it does not spin enough. The ball whizzes past the outside edge.

7.2

1

Almost through! Fernando comes down the track and attacks Zampa. Adam pushes through a quicker one and the ball takes the inside edge of the bat. Goes towards fine leg and the batters take one.

7.1

1

Starts with a short one outside off, Perera goes back and cuts it towards point. Takes one.

Spin from both sides. Adam Zampa, the leg spinner is on now.

6.6

1

Floated on middle and off, pushed down the ground towards mid on for one. Good start for Agar.

6.5

.

Down the leg side, Perera glances this one towards fine leg but the fielder there stops it.

6.4

1

Floated on the off side, Fernando pushes this one towards cover for one.

6.3

1

Shorter in length this time, Perera pulls this one towards mid-wicket and takes one.

6.2

1

Fernando pushes this floated one towards mid on and takes a single.

6.1

1

On the pads of Kusal Perera, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket and gets a single.

Ashton Agar is into the attack now, replacing Cummins.

5.6

.

Play and a miss. Length ball outside off, Fernando looks to dab it down to third man but misses. Sri Lanka 36/2 at the end of the Powerplay.

5.5

2

Good stop from Kane Richardson. Has saved two runs for his side. Length ball on off, but the height of Billy Stanlake sees the ball reach Fernando at waist height. He whacks his pull wide of deep mid-wicket. Kane Richardson though goes chasing to it and pulls it back before the ropes.

5.4

1lb

Good length ball on the pads, Perera looks to flick but the ball goes off his pads to the on side and they steal a leg bye.

5.3

4

FOUR! Perera is off the mark with a bang. Full on off, Perera picks it on the up and drives it straight down the ground through mid off for a boundary.

Kusal Perera is the new man in for the visitors.

5.2

W

OUT! Bowled! Billy Stanlake has the last laugh. Stanlake comes steaming in and hits the deck hard on middle. Gunathilaka looks to make room and go over extra cover. He misses and the ball just takes the bails off without even touching the poles. The fans are up in joy as it is the local boy who has got the wicket.

5.1

1

On middle and leg, Fernando glances it towards mid-wicket for a single.

4.6

4

EDGED AND FOUR! Good length ball outside off, Gunathilaka once again looks to clear his front foot and go over on the off side. The ball catches the outside edge and goes wide of the keeper for a boundary. If there was a first slip Gunathilaka would have been a goner.

4.5

1

On the pads, Avishka flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

4.4

1

Uppish but safe. Length ball just outside off, Gunathilaka makes room by moving away from the stumps and looks to clear mid off. He does not time it well and it goes uppishly but wide of Warner at mid on. Davey does well running behind. Just a single.

4.3

.

Good stop from the Big Show. Good length ball outside off, Gunathilaka slaps it hard to the right of point. Maxwell there dives on that side and saves a certain boundary.

4.2

.

Length ball on middle and leg, Gunathilaka tucks it towards mid on.

4.1

1

Cummins starts with a good length ball on the pads, Fernando turns it to the on side for a single.

Pat Cummins comes into the attack now.

3.6

.

Fuller on off, DG defends it to get through the over. Good over for Sri Lanka. 12 off the over.

3.5

6

SIX! WOW! This is brilliant from Gunathilaka. Full on middle, Danushka had tried the paddle earlier in the over and he had missed it the last time but this time he has connected it sweetly. He sends this right over the keeper's head and onto the sightscreen for a biggie.

3.4

2

In the air but safe. Ambitious from Gunathilaka. Length ball outside off, Danushka makes room and looks to loft it over point. He does not time it well. The ball goes high in the air and wide of third man. Maxwell and Smith run behind from point and cover but they cannot get to the ball. Maxwell collects the ball and sends it across to the keeper. Carey finds the stump with a no look hit. But Gunathilaka was back in for his second.

3.3

4

FOUR! This time pulls it with power and wide of mid-wicket. It is on back of a length around off, Gunathilaka gets on his back foot and pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. First boundary of the innings.

3.2

.

Short ball, Gunathilaka pulls it but finds mid-wicket.

3.1

.

Brilliant bowling. Gunathilaka looks to play the paddle by moving across towards his off stump. Big Billy sees it and bowls a brilliant yorker. Gunathilaka to his credit does well to dig it out.

2.6

2

Length ball on middle and off, Fernando looks to pull but gets a top edge on it. The ball loops towards long on but falls in no man's land. The batters take a couple. A very good over by Richardson comes to an end. Just the 3 runs off it.

2.5

.

Length ball on middle and off, pushed back towards Richardson by Fernando.

2.4

1

Again short of a length on off, this time Gunathilaka pulls it in the gap towards deep square leg and takes a run.

2.3

.

Short of a length ball, played towards the man at square leg.

2.2

.

Good length ball on the off pole line, pushed back towards the bowler.

2.1

.

Length ball wide outside off, Danushka looks to have a slash at it but misses.

1.6

.

Bouncer to end the over. Fernando sways away from it.

1.5

1

Good length ball on the pads, Gunathilaka turns it towards square leg and this time goes through with the decision to take a single.

Avishka Fernando is the new man in.

1.4

W

OUT! Run Out! Disastrous way to lose the first wicket. Good length ball on off, Gunathilaka pushes it towards point and comes forward for a run. Mendis keeps his head down and responds. Gunathilaka though sends his partner back. The fielder from point, Ashton Turner has a flighted shy at the bowler's end. He misses. Agar covering up from mid on, collects the ball and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end with an under arm throw. Good partnership from the two Ashton's. Mendis looks to be short and replay shows him to be well short.

Appeal for a run out! Kusal Mendis is the man in question here and he looks short of the crease to the naked eye.

1.3

.

Back of a length on off, Gunathilaka defends it off the back foot.

1.2

.

Length ball way outside off, Gunathilaka has a slash at it but misses.

1.1

.

Corrects his line and bowls it closer to off stump. Gunathilaka looks to push it on the up but misses.

1.1

1wd

WIDE! False start for homeboy Stanlake. He bowls one down the leg side. Gunathilaka looks to flick but misses. The bounce will encourage the tall fast bowler.

Billy Stanlake to bowl from the other end.

0.6

.

DROPPED! Steven Smith is the culprit here. Full marks for the efforts though. Good length ball outside off, Mendis cuts it wide to the right of point. Smith flies across to his right and gets his hand to it but unfortunately cannot hold onto it.

0.5

1

Length ball outside off, Gunathilaka runs it down towards third man for a single.

0.4

1

Mendis is off the mark. On the pads, Kusal turns it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

0.4

1wd

Wide! Kane misses his line and sprays one down the leg side. Mendis looks to flick but misses.

0.3

.

Oh close! Good length ball just outside off, this one tails away a bit. Mendis looks to play it with a straight bat to the off side. The ball just about misses the outside edge of Mendis' bat.

0.2

.

Richardson goes full now. It is closer to the off stump as well. Kusal pushes it towards point.

0.1

1

Sri Lanka are underway straightaway. Good length ball outside off, Gunathilaka cuts it uppishly towards third man and gets off the mark with a single.

We are all set to begin the match as the Australian fielders step out onto the field. The Sri Lankan openers, Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis follow them with the former taking strike. Kane Richardson will start the proceedings for Australia.

SRI LANKA PLAYING XI - Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando (IN for Oshada Fernando), Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (WK), Niroshan Dickwella (In for Bhanuka Rajapaksa), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana (IN for Kasun Rajitha), Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga (C), Nuwan Pradeep.

AUSTRALIA PLAYING XI - Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey (WK), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake (IN for Mitchell Starc).

TOSS - We are all set for the spin of coin. Up it goes and it comes down in the favour of Lasith Malinga. SRI LANKA OPT TO BAT!

Hello and welcome to the coverage of the second T20I clash between Australia and Sri Lanka. The visitors were decimated in the first T20I by a huge margin and go into this game as underdogs. It was the biggest win for Australia in terms of runs in T20Is and Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat. The Island nation were poor in all departments and would be hoping for a better performance in this match to get back into the series. Australia, on the other hand, were brilliant. David Warner was the star for them as he scored a brilliant ton, his first in T20Is. That knock would have given him some much-needed confidence after enduring a tough time in the Ashes. As for the team news, Billy Stanlake will get a chance to make his mark as he will be replacing Mitchell Starc for this match. So, will Sri Lanka spring a surprise and bounce back after that humiliating defeat or will the hosts roll them over and seal the series today itself? Join us in a while to find out!

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