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Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit 2nd ODI

Chasing a rain-revised target of 216 in 43 overs, Australia suffered from regular wicket falls to get bowled out for 189 in 37.1 overs as Sri Lanka bounced back from their opening loss in the five-match series in Pallekele. Karunaratne returned figures of 3-47 including Steve Smith, for 28, and Glenn Maxwell, for 30, and was ably supported by fellow quick Dushmantha Chameera who got the final batsman to bring the raucous home crowd to its feet. Spinners Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage and Chameera took two wickets each.

Watch: Sri Lanka Batter Gets Hit-Wicket After Being Struck By A Vicious Bouncer By Australia Pacer

The ongoing T20I series between Sri Lanka and Australia has been a one-sided affair so far as the visitors have managed to take an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of the final game on Saturday. After being bowled out for 128 in the first match, Sri Lanka lost the game by 10 wickets. Australian bowlers also led the charge in the second game as Sri Lanka were restricted to a total of 124 for nine. Kane Richardson and Jhye Richardson took four and three wickets, respectively, while Glenn Maxwell also managed to bag a couple.

SL vs Aus: Josh Hazlewood Takes 3 Wickets In An Over Against Sri Lanka In 1st T20I, Twitter Can't Keep Calm

Australian paceman Josh Hazlewwod carried his brilliant form on sub-continent wickets from the IPL to the national team as he picked up three wickets in an over to jolt Sri Lanka in the first T20I between the two teams in Colombo. Sri Lanka were off to a good start and were at 100/2 at the end of 12 overs and that is exactly when Hazlewood returned to change the course of the innings.

Australia Captain Aaron Finch Hopes Cricket Series Brings "Joy" To Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka

Australia's cricketers hope to bring some "joy" to Sri Lanka, white-ball captain Aaron Finch said on Friday, as the island nation prepares for a seven-week tour while wrestling with an unprecedented economic crisis. The squad arrived Wednesday for their first all-format series against Sri Lanka in six years, at a time when fuel shortages, rolling blackouts and political turmoil have made life a misery for many. The tour has raised security concerns in the Australian camp after deadly unrest in Sri Lanka last month, but Finch said his team were excited to be in the country.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2: SL openers Karunaratne, Oshada Lead Fightback

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando each hit a fifty as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday. Both men took the crease after Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul, dispatching the hosts for 365, and helped guide the tourists to 143-2 at stumps on the second day. Oshada was out for 57 runs while Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 70, as Sri Lanka trail Bangladesh by 222 overnight.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka openers Karunaratne, Oshada lead fightback against Bangladesh

Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando each hit a fifty as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday. Both men took the crease after Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul, dispatching the hosts for 365, and helped guide the tourists to 143-2 at stumps on the second day. Oshada was out for 57 runs while Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 70, as Sri Lanka trail Bangladesh by 222 overnight.

Sri Lanka openers Karunaratne, Oshada lead Bangladesh Test fightback

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando each hit a fifty as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka's Mendis Cleared To Play After Heart Scare In 2nd Bangladesh Test

Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis has been cleared to continue play in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka after complaining of chest pain that required hospital treatment. Mendis left the field during the 23rd over of the Bangladesh innings as he felt pain in his chest and was taken to a hospital for diagnosis immediately.

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Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit 2nd ODI

Watch: Sri Lanka Batter Gets Hit-Wicket After Being Struck By A Vicious Bouncer By Australia Pacer

SL vs Aus: Josh Hazlewood Takes 3 Wickets In An Over Against Sri Lanka In 1st T20I, Twitter Can't Keep Calm

Australia Captain Aaron Finch Hopes Cricket Series Brings "Joy" To Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2: SL openers Karunaratne, Oshada Lead Fightback

2nd Test: Sri Lanka openers Karunaratne, Oshada lead fightback against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka openers Karunaratne, Oshada lead Bangladesh Test fightback

Sri Lanka's Mendis Cleared To Play After Heart Scare In 2nd Bangladesh Test