Sri Lanka vs Australia: Sri Lanka Defeats Australia in 1st ODI by 49 runs to get 1-0 Lead
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 49 runs in Colombo to take a 1-0 series lead. Charith Asalanka’s 127 (126) powered SL to 214 in 46 overs. Australia collapsed to 165 in 33.5 overs, with Maheesh Theekshana taking 4/40. Despite Alex Carey's 41 (38), Australia’s batting faltered as SL’s bowlers sealed a convincing win.
Sri Lanka has secured a convincing 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI at Colombo (RPS). Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 214 runs in 46 overs, with captain Charith Asalanka playing a heroic knock of 127 off 126 balls, including 14 fours and 5 sixes. He was the only batter to cross 50 runs, as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Dunith Wellalage (30 off 34) provided some resistance, but Sri Lanka’s batting struggled against Australia’s bowling attack. Sean Abbott (3/61) and Nathan Ellis (2/23) were the standout bowlers for Australia.
In reply, Australia collapsed to 165 in 33.5 overs, failing to chase the target of 215. The top order crumbled early, with Matthew Short (0) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (2) departing quickly. Alex Carey (41 off 38) and Aaron Hardie (32 off 37) showed some fight, but Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling dismantled Australia’s chase.
Maheesh Theekshana led the attack with 4/40, while Asitha Fernando (2/23) and Dunith Wellalage (2/33) provided crucial breakthroughs. Sri Lanka’s bowlers capitalized on Australia’s struggle against spin, sealing a comfortable win. With this victory, Sri Lanka takes a 1-0 lead in the series, putting Australia under pressure ahead of the next match.
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