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Watch: Kumar Dharmasena Goes For A Catch While Umpiring In Sri Lanka vs Australia 3rd ODI

The ongoing five-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Australia has become interesting as the Dasun Shanaka-led side has bounced back with two consecutive wins after the losing the first game to the guests. While the Lankans lost the T20I series 1-2 to Australia, they now have a good chance to bag the ODI series and avenge the defeat. Stakes were high when the two teams met each other for the third ODI on Sunday, but it was umpire Kumar Dharmasena, who hogged more limelight that any Sri Lankan or Australian player in the game.

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI: "Classy" Pathum Nissanka Stars As Sri Lanka Cruise Past Australia

Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant maiden ODI century on Sunday as Sri Lanka stunned Australia to go 2-1 up in the third one-day international. Set a tricky 292 to win after a Travis Head 70, the hosts won comfortably with nine balls to spare in Colombo, in their second straight victory in the five-match series. Glenn Maxwell bowled Niroshan Dickwella for 25 but helped by the dew, Nissanka and Kusal Mendis ground down the injury-depleted Australian attack of Josh Hazlewood, Jhye Richardson and Matthew Kuhnemann.

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Dushmantha Chameera Dismisses David Warner After Australia Opt To Bat

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates:David Warner had to go walk back to the hut early as Dushmantha Chameera dismissed him in the third over of the innings. Warner scored just 9. Earlier,Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the five-match series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka had won the second ODI to level the five-match series at 1-1. Australia made three changes to their lineup for the third ODI while Sri Lanka made one change as Niroshan Dickwella made his way back into the side. Steve Smith is out of the third ODI due to an injury. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Stripped Me Naked, Beat Me Up": Stuart MacGill Opens Up On His Alleged Kidnapping Last Year

Former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill was involved in an incident last year where he was allegedly kidnapped. However, the alleged kidnappers -- two brothers -- have claimed that Macgill came to them willingly and was involved in the drug trade. As per Fox Sports, the brothers named Richard and Fredrick Schaaf alleged in court that MacGill had gone to the abandoned southwestern Sydney property willingly.

"He Did Not Expect I Could...": Rishabh Pant On Taking On Nathan Lyon In Brisbane Test

No cricket fan can forget the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the series saw an injury-hit Team India punching above their weight to stun hosts Australia. Going into the series decider at Gabba, the proceedings were level at 1-1 and there was everything to play for at the Gabba, which was seen as a fortress for the Aussies. However, Rishabh Pant produced a quality fourth-innings knock to help India chase down 328 with three wickets in hand on the final day of the Test. As a result of this knock, India won the series 2-1 against all odds.

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

The 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most memorable Test series ever as it saw a battered and bruised Team India overcoming all odds and stunning Australia in their own backyard. Heading into the fourth Test at Gabba, the series was level at 1-1 and eventually it all boiled down to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as he led India's charge to chase down 328 in the final innings. It is important to note that Australia had not lost at the Gabba for 32 years before India eventually defeated them.

Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

When it comes to World Cups, South Africa have a history of coming tantalisingly close to ultimate glory but never managing to go all the way. The most famous example of this was probably the 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia, which was played on this day 23 years ago. South Africa were chasing a target of 214, and a half-century from Jacques Kallis and a knock of 43 by Jonty Rhodes helped set them up. However, they were 9 wickets down in the penultimate over. Lance Klusener was on the pitch, keeping the Proteas in the competition, and Allan Donald was the last man to walk out.

Watch: Crowd Goes Wild As Dushmantha Chameera Dismisses Matthew Kuhnemann To Seal Sri Lanka's Win Over Australia In 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka levelled the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia at 1-1 after a thrilling 26-run win (DLS method) in the second match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Sri Lankan bowlers came to the party in the rain-curtailed match to register a memorable win for the team. Chasing a rain-revised target of 216 in 43 overs, Australia suffered a batting collapse to be bowled out for 189 in 37.1 overs as Sri Lanka bounced back from their loss in the first ODI.

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Watch: Kumar Dharmasena Goes For A Catch While Umpiring In Sri Lanka vs Australia 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI: "Classy" Pathum Nissanka Stars As Sri Lanka Cruise Past Australia

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Dushmantha Chameera Dismisses David Warner After Australia Opt To Bat

"Stripped Me Naked, Beat Me Up": Stuart MacGill Opens Up On His Alleged Kidnapping Last Year

"He Did Not Expect I Could...": Rishabh Pant On Taking On Nathan Lyon In Brisbane Test

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

Watch: Crowd Goes Wild As Dushmantha Chameera Dismisses Matthew Kuhnemann To Seal Sri Lanka's Win Over Australia In 2nd ODI