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Pat Cummins to de Silva, Another short one on middle, Dhananjaya pulls it gently towards mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 247  SRI 1st (45.4)Jun 15 1:03 PM

K Richardson to de Silva, In the air... safe! Short and on middle, de Silva looks to pull but the ball gets big on him. A top edge is produced which falls safe in the mid-wicket region. A single taken.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 246  SRI 1st (44.5)Jun 15 12:59 PM

K Richardson to de Silva, FOUR! Just over! Dhananjaya once again looks to paddle. It is outside off and he ends up dragging it just over the man at short fine leg this time for a boundary.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 245  SRI 1st (44.4)Jun 15 12:59 PM

Pat Cummins to de Silva, Short and on middle, this is pulled through square leg and a run is taken. Pradeep needs to negotiate two deliveries from Cummins.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 240  SRI 1st (43.4)Jun 15 12:53 PM

M Starc to de Silva, This time the run is taken! So Starc has one ball to get his fifer. Full and on off, de Silva looks to drive but gets an outside edge down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 238  SRI 1st (42.5)Jun 15 12:49 PM

M Starc to L Malinga, Malinga makes room and Starc bowls it full on the stumps, Lasith manages to get his bat down in time and jams it out towards cover for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 237  SRI 1st (40.1)Jun 15 12:37 PM

K Richardson to I Udana, Well fielded! Length and outside off, Udana goes after it away from his body. The ball goes off the outside edge and down towards third man. Behrendorff runs to his right, dives and saves two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 236  SRI 1st (39.5)Jun 15 12:34 PM

K Richardson to I Udana, FOUR! Up and over! Shorter and outside off, Udana slashes hard, it flies over point and the ball races to the fence. Consecutive boundaries.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 233  SRI 1st (39.1)Jun 15 12:31 PM

M Starc to de Silva, FOUR! Fine shot! Starc delivers it on a length around off, de Silva presents a straight bat and times his shot beautifully. Warner tries his best to stop it with a dive at mid off but fails.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 229  SRI 1st (38.6)Jun 15 12:30 PM

M Starc to I Udana, Starc switches to 'round the wicket and spears in a full ball on off, Udana tries keeping it out but gets an outside edge behind. Richardson makes a diving stop at third man and saves three for his side.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 225  SRI 1st (38.4)Jun 15 12:29 PM

M Starc to de Silva, Eyes a yorker but ends up serving a reverse swinging full toss on off, Dhananjaya plays it with an open-faced bat square of the wicket on the off side for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 224  SRI 1st (38.3)Jun 15 12:28 PM

M Starc to I Udana, No hat-trick! It's full and outside off, Udana pushes it through covers for a run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 223  SRI 1st (38.2)Jun 15 12:27 PM

J Behrendorff to K Mendis, Shortish and on middle, this is pulled towards deep backward square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 222  SRI 1st (37.6)Jun 15 12:24 PM

J Behrendorff to de Silva, Another length and outside off, de Silva opens the face and hits it down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 221  SRI 1st (37.5)Jun 15 12:23 PM

J Behrendorff to de Silva, On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket and the batters take two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 220  SRI 1st (37.3)Jun 15 12:22 PM

J Behrendorff to K Mendis, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 218  SRI 1st (37.1)Jun 15 12:22 PM

M Starc to K Mendis, On the off pole, Mendis looks to defend but it goes off the inner half on the leg side. A run taken.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 217  SRI 1st (36.5)Jun 15 12:18 PM

M Starc to T Perera, Full now and on middle, this is whipped through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 216  SRI 1st (36.4)Jun 15 12:18 PM

M Starc to T Perera, SIX! That is some way to get off the mark! WOW! Starc goes short and Thisara is up for the challenge. He pulls it high and handsome, over the backward square leg fence.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 215  SRI 1st (36.3)Jun 15 12:17 PM

Pat Cummins to M Siriwardana, Uppish but wide! Good length on off, Siriwardana looks to drive but then looks to bail out of the shot. Too late, the ball hits the bat and goes uppishly wide of cover for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 208  SRI 1st (35.6)Jun 15 12:12 PM

Pat Cummins to M Siriwardana, Shorter in length and on middle, Siriwardana pulls it through mid-wicket and takes two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 207  SRI 1st (35.5)Jun 15 12:12 PM

Pat Cummins to K Mendis, On the shorter side again and Mendis works it through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 205  SRI 1st (35.2)Jun 15 12:09 PM

M Starc to A Mathews, FOUR! The pull shot has been nailed! Top over for Sri Lanka. 11 from it. Short and on the body, Mathews may have been ready for it. He is quickly onto the back foot and then pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 204  SRI 1st (34.6)Jun 15 12:07 PM

M Starc to K Mendis, Full and outside off, this is hit through covers for one. 200 up for Sri Lanka.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 200  SRI 1st (34.3)Jun 15 12:05 PM

M Starc to K Mendis, SIX! Take that, Mitchell Starc! That is some shot. Not many batters do that to Starc. Full and on off, Mendis slams it over the bowler's head and it goes all the way. Need to keep going!

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 199  SRI 1st (34.2)Jun 15 12:04 PM

G Maxwell to K Mendis, A single to end another excellent over by Maxwell. Also, that is it for the day from him. He has been outstanding today. Gone for only 46 in his 10 which is a commendable effort by a part-timer who is also the fifth bowling option. Maxwell applied the brakes when Sri Lanka were going great guns. He ends his spell with a full ball on the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 193  SRI 1st (33.6)Jun 15 12:02 PM

G Maxwell to A Mathews, Flatter again and on middle, Mathews works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 192  SRI 1st (33.2)Jun 15 12:01 PM

G Maxwell to K Mendis, This is on the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 191  SRI 1st (33.1)Jun 15 12:00 PM

K Richardson to A Mathews, FOUR! Off the mark in style! Both in this game and in this World Cup after bagging two ducks in a row. Richardson overpitches and Mathews obliges by stroking it past mid on for a boundary. Sri Lanka need a big innings from him.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 190  SRI 1st (32.2)Jun 15 11:57 AM

G Maxwell to K Mendis, SIX! Down he comes and it's a lovely clean hit from Kusal Mendis. Maxwell bowls it full and just outside off, Kusal wears his skates and lofts it nonchalantly over the bowler's head for a biggie at long off. Under 150 needed now!

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 186  SRI 1st (31.6)Jun 15 11:53 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Tossed up ball on off, Dimuth uses his feet and eases it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 180  SRI 1st (31.5)Jun 15 11:52 AM

G Maxwell to K Mendis, Knocks a full ball down through mid on for a run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 179  SRI 1st (31.2)Jun 15 11:51 AM

K Richardson to K Mendis, In the air... but safe! Goes short and on the body, Mendis looks to pull but is hurried into the shot. He mistimes it towards deep backward square leg for one. Only 2 from this one. Run rate needed above 8 now.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 178  SRI 1st (30.6)Jun 15 11:50 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, Good length on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 177  SRI 1st (30.2)Jun 15 11:48 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Just the single to end as Karunaratne works it through mid-wicket. Maxwell continues his good work with the ball. 8 done from him and he has gone for only 35 runs.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 176  SRI 1st (29.6)Jun 15 11:47 AM

G Maxwell to K Mendis, On the pads, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 175  SRI 1st (29.4)Jun 15 11:46 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Uses his feet but does not get to the pitch of the ball. It is worked towards mid-wicket for a run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 174  SRI 1st (29.2)Jun 15 11:45 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, Well struck again but only a run! Short and on off, Karunaratne pulls it hard but too close to deep square leg. A single taken. Just the 5 from this over. Sri Lanka need someone to step on the gas now. 162 more needed in 126.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 173  SRI 1st (28.6)Jun 15 11:43 AM

K Richardson to K Mendis, Mendis now guides it down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 172  SRI 1st (28.5)Jun 15 11:43 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 171  SRI 1st (28.4)Jun 15 11:42 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, Good running! This is worked with soft hands towards fine leg. They take the first quickly and then complete the second as well.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 170  SRI 1st (28.2)Jun 15 11:41 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Slower one outside off, Karunaratne looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge towards third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 168  SRI 1st (27.6)Jun 15 11:39 AM

J Behrendorff to K Mendis, On the pads again, Mendis works it through backward square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 167  SRI 1st (27.5)Jun 15 11:38 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Shuffles across but Jason bowls it outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 166  SRI 1st (27.4)Jun 15 11:38 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Takes a few steps down the track and whips it nicely through backward square leg for a couple.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 165  SRI 1st (27.1)Jun 15 11:36 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, On the bounce to the fielder! Shorter and around off, Dimuth upper cuts it and the ball goes on the bounce to the fielder at third man. A single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 163  SRI 1st (26.5)Jun 15 11:34 AM

Pat Cummins to K Mendis, On the pads again, Mendis flicks it down to fine leg for another run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 162  SRI 1st (26.3)Jun 15 11:33 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, On the shorter side and just outside off, Karunaratne plays it nicely between gully and point and down towards third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 161  SRI 1st (26.2)Jun 15 11:32 AM

Pat Cummins to K Mendis, On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 160  SRI 1st (26.1)Jun 15 11:32 AM

J Behrendorff to K Mendis, Lovely pull shot but just for one! This is short and on middle, Mendis gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through backward square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 159  SRI 1st (25.4)Jun 15 11:29 AM

J Behrendorff to Karunaratne, Karunaratne guides it to third man. They pick up a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 158  SRI 1st (25.3)Jun 15 11:29 AM

J Behrendorff to K Mendis, A little too straight and Mendis works it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 157  SRI 1st (25.2)Jun 15 11:28 AM

Pat Cummins to K Mendis, Back of a length on off, Mendis plays it late and guides it down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 156  SRI 1st (24.5)Jun 15 11:26 AM

J Behrendorff to K Mendis, The batsman works it down the leg side. One run added to the total. 9 runs and a wicket from the over!

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 154  SRI 1st (23.6)Jun 15 11:22 AM

J Behrendorff to L Thirimanne, FOUR! Crunched through point! Beautiful sound as the ball meets the sweet spot of the bat. Behrendorff bowls one short and offers width outside off, Thirimanne rocks back and cuts it hard through point. The fielder in the deep runs to his right but he doesn't have a chance to stop it.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 153  SRI 1st (23.4)Jun 15 11:19 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Karunaratne flicks this length delivery off his pads towards mid-wicket for a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 149  SRI 1st (23.3)Jun 15 11:18 AM

J Behrendorff to L Thirimanne, Length ball outside off, Thirimanne drives it through covers. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and keeps the batsmen to just two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 147  SRI 1st (23.1)Jun 15 11:14 AM

G Maxwell to L Thirimanne, Another Maxwell over passes by and another good one for Australia. Thirimanne works it towards square leg and takes one. 7-0-32-0, a decent job from the part-timer so far.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 145  SRI 1st (22.6)Jun 15 11:13 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, DK punches this down to long on for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 144  SRI 1st (22.5)Jun 15 11:12 AM

G Maxwell to L Thirimanne, Uses his feet and looks to whip it but mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 143  SRI 1st (22.4)Jun 15 11:12 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, A single as this is eased down to long off.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 142  SRI 1st (22.3)Jun 15 11:12 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, On a good length and outside off, Dimuth guides it to third man for a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 141  SRI 1st (21.4)Jun 15 11:09 AM

J Behrendorff to L Thirimanne, Length delivery outside off, Lahiru drives it to covers and gets to other end. A single added to the total.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 140  SRI 1st (21.1)Jun 15 11:07 AM

G Maxwell to L Thirimanne, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 139  SRI 1st (20.5)Jun 15 11:06 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Wrong end! Khawaja throws it at the wrong end! Karunaratne stays leg side of the ball and guides it towards backward point. Thirimanne wants a run but Karunaratne is late to start off. Khawaja though throws it towards the keeper and no harm done in the end.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 138  SRI 1st (20.4)Jun 15 11:05 AM

G Maxwell to Thirimanne, Thirimanne has played it fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 137  SRI 1st (20.3)Jun 15 11:05 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, DK takes a few steps down the track and then pushes it to long on for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 136  SRI 1st (20.2)Jun 15 11:05 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Back of a length on off, Karunaratne guides it down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 135  SRI 1st (19.4)Jun 15 11:02 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Well played! Walks right across and then works it through backward square leg for a brace.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 134  SRI 1st (19.3)Jun 15 11:01 AM

J Behrendorff to Thirimanne, Thirimanne guides it to third man. One run added to the total.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 132  SRI 1st (19.2)Jun 15 11:01 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, FOUR! Poor ball and Karunaratne makes Maxwell pay. Short and outside off, Dimuth plays it late and gets it between backward point and point for the ball to race away. Spoils the over. 8 from it.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 131  SRI 1st (18.6)Jun 15 10:59 AM

G Maxwell to Thirimanne, Thirimanne has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 127  SRI 1st (18.5)Jun 15 10:59 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Comes down the track again and flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 126  SRI 1st (18.4)Jun 15 10:58 AM

G Maxwell to L Thirimanne, Flatter on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 125  SRI 1st (18.2)Jun 15 10:57 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Dances down the track and looks to go over mid on but mistimes it towards that fielder. A run taken.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 124  SRI 1st (18.1)Jun 15 10:57 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Direct hit and Thirimanne was a goner! Karunaratne works it towards mid-wicket and the batters go for a run. Khawaja gets to the ball, dives forward and underarms it towards the keeper's end but misses. Australia need to take the half chances at the moment.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 123  SRI 1st (17.3)Jun 15 10:54 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Shorter and on the pads, this is worked to fine leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 122  SRI 1st (16.2)Jun 15 10:48 AM

G Maxwell to L Thirimanne, Works it with the angle towards short fine leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 121  SRI 1st (16.1)Jun 15 10:48 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, FOUR! Karunaratne wasn't in any control of the shot. Width on offer outside off, Karunaratne slashes at it and gets it away off the edge to the third man boundary. 8 from the over but a big wicket as well.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 120  SRI 1st (15.6)Jun 15 10:46 AM

M Starc to L Thirimanne, Back of a length ball around leg, Thirimanne eases it behind square leg and gets off the mark with a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 116  SRI 1st (15.4)Jun 15 10:45 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Spears in a fuller length ball on middle, Karunaratne flicks it in front of square leg and sends it to the fielder in the deep. A single this time.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 115  SRI 1st (15.2)Jun 15 10:42 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Short in length and outside off, Dimuth slaps it down and it bounces over the point fielder for a couple of runs.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 114  SRI 1st (15.1)Jun 15 10:42 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Karunaratne once again whips this through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 112  SRI 1st (14.6)Jun 15 10:41 AM

G Maxwell to K Perera, This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 111  SRI 1st (14.5)Jun 15 10:41 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, Good fielding! Saves a run for his side. This is whipped through mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep runs to his right, dives and throws it back towards mid on who has also given the chase.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 110  SRI 1st (14.4)Jun 15 10:40 AM

G Maxwell to K Perera, Flatter and on middle, this is pushed down to long off for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 107  SRI 1st (14.1)Jun 15 10:39 AM

M Starc to K Perera, Well bowled and well played! A yorker on middle, Perera jams it out on the leg side and takes one. Brings up his fifty. His 13th in ODIs and it has been a wonderful knock so far. He has taken the attack to the bowlers right from the word go. Still needs to continue though.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 106  SRI 1st (13.6)Jun 15 10:38 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Shorter and outside off, DK guides it down to third man and takes one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 105  SRI 1st (13.5)Jun 15 10:37 AM

M Starc to K Perera, Shorter in length on middle, Perera works it through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 104  SRI 1st (13.3)Jun 15 10:36 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Full and on off, this is hit through covers for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 103  SRI 1st (13.1)Jun 15 10:35 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, A single to end another good over from Maxwell. Karunaratne walks down the track and works it through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 102  SRI 1st (12.6)Jun 15 10:33 AM

G Maxwell to K Perera, Perera looks to sweep but it goes off the inner half towards short fine leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 101  SRI 1st (12.5)Jun 15 10:33 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one. 100 up for Lanka,

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 100  SRI 1st (12.4)Jun 15 10:33 AM

G Maxwell to K Perera, Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 99  SRI 1st (12.1)Jun 15 10:31 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, FOUR! Crunched! Short and outside off, Karunaratne drags it past the mid-wicket fielder and the ball races away to the fence. Gets to his fifty in style and what a start the skipper has provided. Leading from the front here. Needs to continue though. His 4th half century in ODIs.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 98  SRI 1st (11.5)Jun 15 10:30 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, Shorter and on the body, Perera looks to help it on its way but mistimes it towards square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 94  SRI 1st (11.2)Jun 15 10:28 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, Full and outside off, Perera carves it over point. The fielder in the deep runs to his right and keeps it down to two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 93  SRI 1st (11.1)Jun 15 10:28 AM

G Maxwell to D Karunaratne, A couple to end but still a very good over by Maxwell. This is on middle, Dimuth works it through square leg for two. Just the 4 from this one. Australia need to bowl a few more tight overs.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 91  SRI 1st (10.6)Jun 15 10:27 AM

G Maxwell to K Perera, Fired on the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 88  SRI 1st (10.3)Jun 15 10:26 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, Perera again slaps this through covers for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 87  SRI 1st (9.5)Jun 15 10:23 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, FOUR! Stand and deliver! Perera stands tall and smashes this short ball over the mid-wicket fielder. Boundary.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 86  SRI 1st (9.3)Jun 15 10:20 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, On the shorter side, Perera looks to pull but does not get it off the middle. It goes through square leg for a couple.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 82  SRI 1st (9.2)Jun 15 10:19 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 80  SRI 1st (9.1)Jun 15 10:18 AM

J Behrendorff to K Perera, FOUR MORE! This is a tremendous start for Sri Lanka. This is on the pads, Perera works it fine on the leg side and it races to the fence. Huge over, 18 from it. Only 256 more needed.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 79  SRI 1st (8.6)Jun 15 10:17 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 75  SRI 1st (8.4)Jun 15 10:16 AM

J Behrendorff to K Perera, FOUR OVERTHROWS! Five in total! Runs are flowing here! First, it is a very risky single as Perera pushes it to mid on. The fielder there has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. There is no one backing up and the ball races to the fence.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 74  SRI 1st (8.3)Jun 15 10:16 AM

J Behrendorff to K Perera, Excellent running! Perera works this with soft hands. The weight on the shot is perfect and the batters take two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 69  SRI 1st (8.2)Jun 15 10:15 AM

J Behrendorff to K Perera, SIX! Outrageous! That shot had so much of Sanath Jayasuriya in it. Jason bowls this full and outside off, Perera lifts it over covers and the connection is such that it goes all the way.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 67  SRI 1st (8.1)Jun 15 10:15 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, Tickles it behind square leg and retains strike. 8 from the over.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 61  SRI 1st (7.6)Jun 15 10:15 AM

K Richardson to K Perera, Picks up a short ball and hammers his pull shot down to deep mid-wicket. A good stop in the deep and the batsmen take a couple of runs.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 60  SRI 1st (7.5)Jun 15 10:14 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, Turns it off his pads to deep backward square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 58  SRI 1st (7.3)Jun 15 10:14 AM

K Richardson to D Karunaratne, FOUR! Serves it on the pads and Karunaratne clips it fine past short fine leg for a boundary.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 57  SRI 1st (7.2)Jun 15 10:13 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 53  SRI 1st (6.6)Jun 15 10:09 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, FOUR! Streaky! Behrendorff cannot believe his luck. He does well here to force an inside edge but it has missed the stumps and gone to the fine leg fence. Fullish and outside off, Karunaratne tries to drive but fails to middle his shot. This time the ball speeds away past the left side of the short fine leg fielder.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 52  SRI 1st (6.5)Jun 15 10:08 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, FOUR! These two openers have picked the length beautifully. Short in length and on middle, Karunaratne picks it early, gets into the position and pulls it past the right side of the diving short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 48  SRI 1st (6.4)Jun 15 10:07 AM

J Behrendorff to K Perera, Shortish and on off, Kusal works it through backward square leg for a single.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 44  SRI 1st (6.3)Jun 15 10:07 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Walks across the stumps to negate the movement and pushes the ball in the gap at covers for a run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 43  SRI 1st (6.2)Jun 15 10:06 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, Back of a length ball on middle, angling down, Karunaratne glances it off his hips behind square leg and returns for the second run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 42  SRI 1st (6.1)Jun 15 10:06 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, Width on offer outside off, Karunaratne stays back and runs it down to third man for a run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 40  SRI 1st (5.6)Jun 15 10:05 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, EDGY FOUR! A boundary is a boundary. The scorecard never tells how the batsman got it. Cummins delivers it on a length close to off stump, Karunaratne sticks back to block but it takes the inside edge and runs past the stumps to the fine leg fence.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 39  SRI 1st (5.3)Jun 15 10:02 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, FOUR! Sri Lanka have found boundaries with relative ease! Cummins goes short and around off, Dimuth stands back to fetch it from there and pulls it in front of the square leg fielder. He runs across to his right but fails to stop the ball as it races to the fence.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 35  SRI 1st (5.2)Jun 15 10:02 AM

J Behrendorff to D Karunaratne, A single on the last ball which means it is not a maiden. On the pads, this is worked to the right of mid-wicket. The fielder makes a half-stop which enables a run.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 31  SRI 1st (4.6)Jun 15 10:00 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, Three to end the over! Full and around off, Karunaratne manages to drive it square on the off side. Maxwell from point hares after it. The ball slows down as it gets to the ropes and three is taken.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 30  SRI 1st (3.6)Jun 15 9:56 AM

Pat Cummins to K Perera, A single now as Perera works it wide of mid on.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 27  SRI 1st (3.3)Jun 15 9:54 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, A couple now! Not off the middle but Sri Lanka won't mind as long as they keep coming. Length and around off, Karunaratne plays inside the line, the ball goes off the outer half through backward point for two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 26  SRI 1st (2.3)Jun 15 9:50 AM

Pat Cummins to K Perera, FOUR! Short again and Cummins pays the price again! Shortish and on middle, Perera is quickly onto the back foot and pulls it over the square leg fielder for another boundary. Cummins too starts off expensively. 24 in the first two overs!

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 24  SRI 1st (1.6)Jun 15 9:48 AM

Pat Cummins to K Perera, FOUR! Hammered! The Lankans dealing in boundaries at the moment. Shortish and around off, KP picks the length early and pulls it hard through mid-wicket.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 20  SRI 1st (1.4)Jun 15 9:47 AM

Pat Cummins to D Karunaratne, Three now! This is on the pads, Karunaratne flicks it through square leg. The fielder dives to his right and gets a hand to it. Then gets up and saves a run for his side.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 16  SRI 1st (1.3)Jun 15 9:46 AM

Pat Cummins to K Perera, On the pads, this is worked through backward square leg for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 13  SRI 1st (1.1)Jun 15 9:45 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, FOUR! 12 from the first over. Excellent start for Lanka. Poor delivery to end the first. Short and wide outside off, Dimuth cuts it to the left of point this time and bags a boundary.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 12  SRI 1st (0.6)Jun 15 9:44 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Nicely played again! Karunaratne this time uses the pace of the bowler and guides it past point. Third man does well to run to his left and keep it down to two.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 8  SRI 1st (0.5)Jun 15 9:43 AM

M Starc to K Perera, FOUR! Off the mark in style is Kusal Perera. Slightly fuller this time and there is width on offer. Perera just uses the pace of the bowler and guides it past cover-point. No stopping it once it beats the fielders in the ring.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 5  SRI 1st (0.3)Jun 15 9:42 AM

M Starc to D Karunaratne, Sri Lanka are underway! A length ball by Starc to begin with and it is outside off. Karunaratne hangs his bat out. The ball flies off the outside edge down to third man for one.

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 1  SRI 1st (0.1)Jun 15 9:40 AM

T Perera to G Maxwell, FOUR! Maxwell gets a boundary at last! Perera is not able to end the over well. Still not a bad last one though, 10 came from it. Also, this is not a very bad delivery, it is a low full toss outside off. Maxwell manages to whip it through mid-wicket, away from the fielder in the deep for a boundary. AUSTRALIA END ON 334/7!

Australia 334, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (49.6)Jun 15 9:08 AM

T Perera to M Starc, A low full toss on middle, this is hit down to long on for one. Just the 6 from the 5 balls bowled. Needs to end it well though.

Australia 330, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (49.5)Jun 15 9:08 AM

T Perera to M Starc, A couple but still no boundaries! Full and on middle again, Starc works it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 329, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (49.4)Jun 15 9:07 AM

T Perera to G Maxwell, Another single as this yorker is jammed out towards backward point for one.

Australia 327, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (49.3)Jun 15 9:07 AM

T Perera to M Starc, Very full and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one. Two singles to begin the last over.

Australia 326, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (49.2)Jun 15 9:06 AM

T Perera to G Maxwell, Full and wide outside off, Maxwell hits it through cover for one.

Australia 325, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (49.1)Jun 15 9:05 AM

I Udana to G Maxwell, A single to end! Slower one on middle, Maxwell looks to work it on the leg side but closes the face of the bat early. He gets a soft leading edge towards the bowler who fumbles and a run is taken.

Australia 324, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (48.6)Jun 15 9:05 AM

I Udana to G Maxwell, A yorker on middle, Maxwell gets it through mid-wicket and takes two.

Australia 323, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (48.5)Jun 15 9:04 AM

I Udana to M Starc, Full and on off, Starc hits it down to long off for one.

Australia 321, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (48.4)Jun 15 9:04 AM

I Udana to G Maxwell, Up and just out of the reach of the backward point fielder. A length ball on off, Maxwell tries going hard at it but the ball comes on slowly and he ends up slicing it in the air. Mathews runs back a bit, then stretches his right hand out but fails to catch it. The ball rolls behind and the sweeper cover does well to boot it out just before the rope. Three taken by the batsme

Australia 320, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (48.2)Jun 15 9:00 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Another single to end! This is magnificent stuff from the veteran. Very full on middle, Maxwell jams it out towards cover for one. Just the 15 from the last three.

Australia 317, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (47.6)Jun 15 8:57 AM

L Malinga to A Carey, Again, only a single! A low full toss is hit towards cover. The batters go for a run. The fielder has shy at the bowler's end but misses. Carey would have been in though.

Australia 316, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (47.5)Jun 15 8:56 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Extremely full again and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one. Boundaries hard to come by.

Australia 315, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (47.4)Jun 15 8:55 AM

L Malinga to A Carey, Good shot by Carey! Gets off the mark with three. Should have been only two though. Slower one and on off, Carey lofts it over covers. The man in the deep runs to his left, stops the ball and tries to parry it to the fielder running to his right from long off. The parry is above that fielder's head who can't catch it cleanly and a third is taken.

Australia 314, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (47.3)Jun 15 8:55 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Full and on middle, this is whipped through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 311, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (47.1)Jun 15 8:53 AM

I Udana to G Maxwell, Very full and on off, Maxwell hits it down to long off for one. Singles are something Sri Lanka won't mind.

Australia 310, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (46.4)Jun 15 8:50 AM

I Udana to S Marsh, Again a single! Bowling to his field here is Udana. Full and wide outside off, Marsh carves it out to deep point for one.

Australia 309, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (46.2)Jun 15 8:49 AM

I Udana to G Maxwell, Another slower one! Maxwell works it through mid-wicket and takes one.

Australia 308, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (46.1)Jun 15 8:47 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Just a single again! Brilliant bowling. Very full and outside off, Maxwell can't get under it. He just guides it through covers for one. Just the 4 from the over with one ball to go. Can Malinga end it well?

Australia 306, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (45.5)Jun 15 8:45 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Very full and on the pads, Maxwell whips it through square leg for one.

Australia 304, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (45.2)Jun 15 8:43 AM

L Malinga to S Marsh, Down the leg side, Marsh works it towards square leg and gives the strike to Maxwell.

Australia 303, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (45.1)Jun 15 8:42 AM

N Pradeep to G Maxwell, FOUR! Over the keeper! You can't set a field for that! 22 from the over. Short and on middle, Maxwell looks to slap it but gets a top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary. 300 up for Australia. 5 overs still to go. Also, that is the end of Pradeep. A day to forget for him, 10-0-88-0.

Australia 302, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (44.6)Jun 15 8:41 AM

N Pradeep to G Maxwell, FOUR! Over mid-wicket now! That fielder in the deep just came in. Poor bowling from Nuwan. He is just not bowling to his field here. He bowls a high full toss on the body. Maxwell pulls it over the mid-wicket fence.

Australia 298, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (44.5)Jun 15 8:40 AM

N Pradeep to G Maxwell, FOUR! Maxwell is playing with the field here. They have mid on up so he hit over that fielder, they now have square leg up so he hits a boundary through there. Full and on the pads, Maxwell flicks it in front of square. The fielder in the deep runs to his right but stands no chance despite a dive. 14 from the over, two balls to go.

Australia 294, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (44.4)Jun 15 8:39 AM

N Pradeep to G Maxwell, SIX! Almost the same spot but this goes all the way! Poor bowling. Pradeep is just asking to be hit. It is a slower one and on middle, it is short, sits up nicely. Maxwell powers it over mid on and it goes all the way.

Australia 290, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (44.2)Jun 15 8:38 AM

N Pradeep to G Maxwell, FOUR! Another Pradeep over starts with a boundar! He bowls it short. Maxwell clears his front leg and flat-bats it over mid on.

Australia 284, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (44.1)Jun 15 8:37 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Another low full toss on middle, Maxwell works it through mid-wicket for one. This is turning out to be another top over.

Australia 280, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (43.5)Jun 15 8:35 AM

L Malinga to S Marsh, A dipping slower one outside off, it ends up being a full toss. Marsh is almost foxed by it. He guides it towards point in the end for one.

Australia 279, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (43.4)Jun 15 8:34 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Very full and on off, Maxwell looks to whip it but it goes off the inner half down to long on for one.

Australia 278, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (43.2)Jun 15 8:32 AM

L Malinga to G Maxwell, Good running! Full and on off, Maxwell strokes it down the ground with a straight bat and takes two.

Australia 277, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (43.1)Jun 15 8:31 AM

I Udana to G Maxwell, Goes short straightaway to Maxwell. He somehow pulls it towards deep square leg for one. Excellent over by Udana. 6 from it and a big wicket.

Australia 275, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (42.6)Jun 15 8:30 AM

I Udana to S Smith, A yorker! Smith jams it out and takes a quick run.

Australia 274, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (42.5)Jun 15 8:29 AM

I Udana to S Smith, Smith walks right across and works it through square leg for one.

Australia 273, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (42.3)Jun 15 8:27 AM

I Udana to S Smith, Another misfield and the second run is conceded. Full and on middle, Smith whips it through mid-wicket. The fielder from long on runs to his right, bends down but does not collect the ball. The fielder from deep mid-wicket does the mopping up job and two is taken.

Australia 272, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (42.2)Jun 15 8:26 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Good stop but a single sees Finch equal his highest score in ODI cricket. Full and on off, Finch makes room and drills it towards cover. The fielder does not stop it cleanly and a run is taken. Aaron moves to 153!

Australia 270, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (42.1)Jun 15 8:25 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, SIX! Monstrous hit! This one has gone into the crowd at mid-wicket. Smith gets across the stumps, fetches a length ball from outside off and launches it across the line. High and handsome. 14 from the over, 32 in the last two overs. Australia on the charge!

Australia 269, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (41.6)Jun 15 8:24 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, Width on offer outside off, Finch goes hard at it but the bat turns in his hands and it goes down to long off for a run.

Australia 263, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (41.4)Jun 15 8:22 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, Angling away from the batsman from 'round the wicket, it's full and outside off, Smith drives it to extra cover for a run.

Australia 262, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (41.3)Jun 15 8:22 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, Straighter delivery, it's tucked in the gap at mid-wicket for a run.

Australia 260, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (41.2)Jun 15 8:21 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, FOUR! Second score of 150 or more for Aaron Finch this year! A length ball angling into the batsman, Finch lines up the delivery and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Australia 259, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (41.1)Jun 15 8:20 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, A single to end another top over for Australia. 18 from it. Finch works this through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 255, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (40.6)Jun 15 8:18 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, FOUR! 4th boundary in the over! Pradeep is not sure where to bowl. He has gone, full, length, short and is hit for a boundary on each of that length. This time it is a bumper. Finch goes back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

Australia 254, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (40.5)Jun 15 8:18 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, FOUR! Slapped! Into the 140s now Finch. Third boundary of the over. Short and on off, it sits up to be hit. Finch makes room and smashes it over covers for a boundary. 250 is up.

Australia 250, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (40.4)Jun 15 8:17 AM

N Pradeep to S Smith, Very full on the pads again, Smith works it fine on the leg side for one.

Australia 246, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (40.3)Jun 15 8:16 AM

N Pradeep to S Smith, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! This is class form Smith. The last one was full and he hit it for a boundary. This is short, he still manages to hit it for a boundary. It is on off, Smith guides it very fine on the off side. No chance for third man.

Australia 245, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (40.2)Jun 15 8:15 AM

N Pradeep to S Smith, FOUR! What a shot! This is very full and on middle, Smith somehow manages to squeeze it in the gap between fine leg and backward square leg for a boundary. Pressure on the bowler now as this is a poor start to the over.

Australia 241, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (40.1)Jun 15 8:14 AM

T Perera to S Smith, Shorter and on off, Smith guides it through covers for one.

Australia 237, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (39.5)Jun 15 8:13 AM

T Perera to A Finch, A yorker now! Not a lot you can do with that. Finch jams it out on the off side and takes one.

Australia 236, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (39.4)Jun 15 8:12 AM

T Perera to A Finch, FOUR MORE! It was uppish but wide of the fielder! Short and outside off, Finch cuts it past the diving point fielder and it races away. 11 scored from the last 3 balls now.

Australia 235, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (39.3)Jun 15 8:11 AM

T Perera to A Finch, SIX! Not off the middle but the result is the one he wanted. Outside off, Finch looks to drag it over the leg side. It does not come off the middle but he has so much of power, that he clears the square leg fence with ease. This is the last over of Powerplay 2, Finch would want to make use of it. 7 off the first two balls.

Australia 231, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (39.2)Jun 15 8:09 AM

T Perera to S Smith, On the pads, this is stylishly flicked through square leg for one.

Australia 225, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (39.1)Jun 15 8:09 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, Just over! A good short one on middle, Finch looks to pull but the ball hurries onto him. He though gets enough on it to clear mid-wicket and two runs taken.

Australia 224, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (38.6)Jun 15 8:08 AM

N Pradeep to S Smith, Smith walks across and works it through square leg for one.

Australia 222, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (38.5)Jun 15 8:07 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, Length and on off, Finch stands tall and lofts it over covers. Udana runs to his right, dives and stops it. Interestingly, the batters only take one. Poor running.

Australia 221, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (38.4)Jun 15 8:07 AM

N Pradeep to S Smith, Fifty for Smith! His 8th fifty in his last 10 World Cup innings. Smudge's love affair with the World Cup continues. 22nd in ODIs. Smith gets there by working it through square leg for one. He still has time to get a ton here.

Australia 220, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (38.3)Jun 15 8:06 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, Clever shot but only for one! Short and on middle, Finch upper cuts it over the keeper. Third man gets across and keeps it down to one.

Australia 219, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (38.1)Jun 15 8:05 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Smart batting! Follows the boundary by pushing it through covers and taking a run. A boundary and 4 singles in this over.

Australia 218, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (37.6)Jun 15 8:04 AM

T Perera to A Finch, FOUR! That has gone to the fence like a tracer bullet! Too much width on offer and it is short. Finch goes back and slaps it through point. No chance for the fielder in the deep.

Australia 217, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (37.5)Jun 15 8:03 AM

T Perera to S Smith, A wild swing there! Fuller and on off, Smith looks to whip it on the leg side but it goes off the inner half towards square leg for one.

Australia 213, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (37.4)Jun 15 8:02 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Slower one and it is on off, Finch pushes it to the left of the cover fielder for one.

Australia 212, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (37.3)Jun 15 8:02 AM

T Perera to S Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith stands tall and guides it through cover-point for one.

Australia 211, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (37.2)Jun 15 8:01 AM

I Udana to A Finch, FOUR! That's literally slapped! Udana goes for the slower one but it's very short and wide outside off. Finch has plenty of time to wait for it on the back foot. When it arrives, Aaron is ready to hammer it to the deep cover fence.

Australia 210, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (36.6)Jun 15 8:00 AM

I Udana to S Smith, Good length ball around off, Steve shuffles across and eases in front of square leg for a run.

Australia 206, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (36.5)Jun 15 7:59 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Shortish and on off, Aaron plays this one close to his body and runs it down to third man for a run.

Australia 205, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (36.3)Jun 15 7:58 AM

I Udana to S Smith, Short in length and around off, Smith turns inside the crease and pulls it behind square leg for a run.

Australia 204, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (36.1)Jun 15 7:57 AM

T Perera to S Smith, Another quick run! Length and around off, Smith looks to hit it square on the off side. The ball takes the inner half and ricochets off his pads to the off side. A run taken.

Australia 203, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (35.6)Jun 15 7:56 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Lovely shot again! That has been creamed through covers, they look for two but then settle for one.

Australia 202, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (35.5)Jun 15 7:55 AM

T Perera to S Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith pushes it through covers for one.

Australia 201, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (35.4)Jun 15 7:55 AM

T Perera to S Smith, FOUR! STREAKY! Australia won't care though. 200 up for the Aussies and still 14 overs to go after this. Sri Lanka are staring down a big score here. Length and outside off, Smith looks to punch it through covers but gets a thick outside edge which goes down to the third man fence. 100-run stand up between the two. This partnership has completely taken the momentum away from Sr

Australia 200, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (35.3)Jun 15 7:54 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Good running! Taps it towards cover and gets to the other end quickly.

Australia 196, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (35.1)Jun 15 7:53 AM

I Udana to A Finch, A single to end! Slower one again and AF works it through mid-wicket for a single.

Australia 195, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (34.6)Jun 15 7:49 AM

I Udana to A Finch, FOUR! Despite Perera getting a hand to that one, he could not stop it from going to the fence. That is how firmly it was struck. Full and on off, Finch powers it to the left of mid off. Thisara there, dives and does get a hand to the ball but fails to stop it.

Australia 194, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (34.2)Jun 15 7:47 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Finch punches this delivery through covers. A run added to the total.

Australia 190, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (33.6)Jun 15 7:45 AM

T Perera to S Smith, Smith flicks this delivery on middle to mid-wicket for a run.

Australia 189, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (33.5)Jun 15 7:45 AM

T Perera to S Smith, Smith this time punches this delivery through the off side and gets a couple.

Australia 188, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (33.4)Jun 15 7:44 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Finch drives this length ball outside off through covers for a single.

Australia 186, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (33.2)Jun 15 7:43 AM

M Siriwardana to S Smith, This is hit down to long off, with the turn for one.

Australia 184, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (32.5)Jun 15 7:41 AM

M Siriwardana to A Finch, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total.

Australia 183, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (32.4)Jun 15 7:41 AM

M Siriwardana to A Finch, SIX! What a way to get to a ton! One of the most beautiful shots played to get to his hundred. His 14th in ODIs. He missed out twice in this tournament so far and finally gets his ton. Gets to the milestone by effortlessly lofting this over the long off fence. Went with the turn so the risk was minimal. Takes his helmet off and raises his bat. Soaks in the applause. Stil

Australia 182, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (32.2)Jun 15 7:40 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, A single to end as Finch eases it down to long on. Just 8 from the over despite a Free Hit in it.

Australia 176, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (31.6)Jun 15 7:38 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, Slower one and on middle, Smith works it through mid-wicket and takes one. It is a NO BALL! Sri Lanka have one fielder extra outside the circle.

Australia 174, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (31.3)Jun 15 7:35 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, FOUR! Another gift! Sri Lankan bowling has been very poor in the last few overs. Malinga starts with a full toss on off, Smith gently strokes it through extra cover and a boundary results.

Australia 172, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (31.1)Jun 15 7:34 AM

M Siriwardana to S Smith, Full and outside off, driven through covers for one. 9 coming from this over and this pair is looking at ease.

Australia 168, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (30.6)Jun 15 7:33 AM

M Siriwardana to A Finch, Nearly a drag on! Also a chance for the keeper but he never reacted. Floated full ball outside off, bowled at 79 kph, Finch tried to drive but it took the inside edge and went closely past the off pole. Before the keeper could even react, the ball hit him on his left pad and rolled behind. They crossed for one.

Australia 167, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (30.5)Jun 15 7:33 AM

M Siriwardana to S Smith, Smith drives this through the covers. One run added to the total.

Australia 166, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (30.4)Jun 15 7:32 AM

M Siriwardana to S Smith, Slower loopy delivery way wide outside off, Smith reaches out and strokes it through covers for a couple of runs.

Australia 165, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (30.2)Jun 15 7:32 AM

M Siriwardana to S Smith, FOUR! Easy pickings. It's short and sliding down the leg side, Smith stands back inside the crease and nudges it fine down the leg side for a boundary.

Australia 163, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (30.1)Jun 15 7:31 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, Another slower one and it is on middle, Smith waits for it and then works it down to fine leg for one.

Australia 159, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (29.6)Jun 15 7:29 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for two.

Australia 158, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (29.5)Jun 15 7:29 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, Full and on middle, Finch eases it down to long on for one.

Australia 156, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (29.4)Jun 15 7:28 AM

L Malinga to S Smith, Shorter in length. Smith works it with soft hands through square leg for one.

Australia 154, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (29.2)Jun 15 7:26 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 153, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (29.1)Jun 15 7:26 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Finch now retains strike by working it through square leg for one. Just the three singles from the last three balls but a huge over for Australia. 20 from it. Also, this could well be the momentum changing over.

Australia 152, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (28.6)Jun 15 7:24 AM

de Silva to S Smith, Smart batting from Smith. He works it through square leg and gives the strike over to Finch.

Australia 151, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (28.5)Jun 15 7:24 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Good delivery! This is flatter and shorter. Finch looks to work it against the angle but it goes off the leading edge down to long off for one.

Australia 150, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (28.4)Jun 15 7:24 AM

de Silva to A Finch, SIX! BOOM! Finch has taken de Silva to the cleaners in this over. Another one over the fence. Flighted and very full on middle, Finch just extends his arms and tonks it over the long off fence. 16 from the first 3 balls of this over and 20 from the last 4 balls of the game. Finch 11 short of a ton.

Australia 148, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (28.3)Jun 15 7:23 AM

de Silva to A Finch, SIX! All the way! A boundary followed by a biggie! This is right in Finch's zone. Full and turning back in. He goes with the turn so the risk is minimal. Clears the long on fence with ease.

Australia 142, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (28.2)Jun 15 7:22 AM

de Silva to A Finch, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Australia. Very poor delivery again! Short and down the leg side. Finch will not miss out, he pulls it past short fine leg and the ball races away.

Australia 136, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (28.1)Jun 15 7:21 AM

I Udana to S Smith, FOUR! Once again Udana's last ball spoils the over! He offers a lot of width outside off and it is very full. Smith plays it late and guides it past point for a boundary.

Australia 132, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (27.6)Jun 15 7:20 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Very full and Finch hits it nicely down to long on for one. 4 singles from the over.

Australia 128, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (27.4)Jun 15 7:19 AM

I Udana to S Smith, On the fuller side, Smith works it through square leg and gets to the other end.

Australia 127, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (27.3)Jun 15 7:18 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Another length ball outside off, Finch now guides it down to third man and gets to the other end.

Australia 126, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (27.2)Jun 15 7:18 AM

I Udana to S Smith, The batsman plays it with an angled bat and guides it to third man. One run added to the total.

Australia 125, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (27.1)Jun 15 7:17 AM

de Silva to S Smith, Works it with the turn through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 124, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (26.6)Jun 15 7:16 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Shorter and on off, this is punched down to long off for one.

Australia 123, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (26.4)Jun 15 7:16 AM

de Silva to S Smith, Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single.

Australia 122, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (26.3)Jun 15 7:15 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Floats it up on middle, it is eased down to long on for one.

Australia 121, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (26.2)Jun 15 7:15 AM

I Udana to S Smith, FOUR! A gift for Smith, it still has to put away though and he does so. Full toss, Smith flicks it through mid-wicket and the ball races away. First for him and an expensive start to Udana's new spell. 9 runs from it!

Australia 119, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (25.6)Jun 15 7:14 AM

I Udana to S Smith, Nicely played! Smith manages to flick that from outside off, through mid-wicket for two.

Australia 115, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (25.5)Jun 15 7:13 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Guides it with the angle towards backward point. Waits for the ball to beat the fielder there and then a run is taken.

Australia 113, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (25.3)Jun 15 7:12 AM

I Udana to S Smith, Very full and on off, Smith shuffles across and works it through square leg for one.

Australia 112, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (25.2)Jun 15 7:11 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Full and on middle, Finch strokes it down to long on for one.

Australia 111, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (25.1)Jun 15 7:11 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Very full, this is eased down to long on for one.

Australia 110, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (24.5)Jun 15 7:09 AM

de Silva to S Smith, A single as SS works it through mid-wicket.

Australia 109, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (24.4)Jun 15 7:09 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, SIX! Should release all the pressure that was building! Pradeep goes short and this time Finch might have been ready for it. He rocks back and pulls it way over the square leg fence. First of the game and spoils the over.

Australia 108, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (23.6)Jun 15 7:07 AM

N Pradeep to S Smith, On the pads again, this is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 102, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (23.3)Jun 15 7:06 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, This is on the pads, Finch works it down to fine leg and a single is taken.

Australia 101, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (23.1)Jun 15 7:04 AM

de Silva to A Finch, 100 up for Australia in the 23rd over! Flatter and quicker on off at 92 kph, Finch drills it down to long off for one.

Australia 100, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (22.4)Jun 15 7:01 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Goes back to a short delivery outside off and punches it to the right of sweeper cover for a couple of runs.

Australia 99, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (22.3)Jun 15 7:01 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, On the pads, it is flicked through square leg for one.

Australia 97, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (21.4)Jun 15 6:58 AM

N Pradeep to U Khawaja, Shorter and on the body, Khawaja looks to pull but it goes off the glove and towards fine leg for one.

Australia 96, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (21.2)Jun 15 6:57 AM

de Silva to U Khawaja, Floats it up on off, Khawaja strokes it through covers and a single is taken.

Australia 95, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (20.5)Jun 15 6:55 AM

de Silva to A Finch, This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 94, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (20.4)Jun 15 6:54 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, Back of a length on off, Finch pushes it through covers for one.

Australia 93, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (19.5)Jun 15 6:52 AM

N Pradeep to U Khawaja, Good length on off, Khawaja pushes this through covers for one.

Australia 92, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (19.4)Jun 15 6:51 AM

N Pradeep to U Khawaja, EDGY FOUR! A welcome boundary for Australia. It's the first one after Powerplay 1. Nuwan Pradeep goes even wider this time and the length is fuller. Khawaja throws his bat at it but the ball flies off the outside edge and races to the third man fence.

Australia 91, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (19.2)Jun 15 6:50 AM

de Silva to U Khawaja, Just outside off, Khawaja pushes it through covers and gets to the other end.

Australia 87, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (18.6)Jun 15 6:49 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Shorter and on off, Finch slaps it through covers and gets to the other end.

Australia 86, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (18.4)Jun 15 6:48 AM

de Silva to U Khawaja, On off, Khawaja pushes it through covers for one.

Australia 85, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (18.3)Jun 15 6:48 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Shorter and on middle, Finch works it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 84, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (18.2)Jun 15 6:47 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Goes on the back foot and forces it through cover-point for one. Tidy over after a wicket, Sri Lanka are doing a great job at the moment.

Australia 83, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (17.6)Jun 15 6:46 AM

T Perera to U Khawaja, Khawaja is underway! He stands tall to a shortish ball and steers it behind point for a single.

Australia 82, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (17.4)Jun 15 6:45 AM

T Perera to A Finch, 24th ODI fifty for Aaron Finch! Good length delivery in the zone outside off, Finch stays back and plays it with an angled bat past the point fielder for a run. His form has been critical for Australia at the top of the order.

Australia 81, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (17.1)Jun 15 6:44 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Very full and Finch eases it down to long on for one.

Australia 80, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (16.2)Jun 15 6:38 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Width on offer this time and Finch creams it through covers but towards the sweeper. Only a run.

Australia 79, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (15.6)Jun 15 6:36 AM

T Perera to D Warner, Good running! Warner taps this towards cover and takes off. The fielder makes it easier for the batsmen as he misfields.

Australia 78, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (15.3)Jun 15 6:35 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Good length and outside off, this is hit through covers for one.

Australia 77, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (15.2)Jun 15 6:34 AM

de Silva to A Finch, Flatter and on middle, Finch shuffles across and works it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 76, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (14.4)Jun 15 6:32 AM

de Silva to D Warner, Warner now dances down the track and hits it down to long on for one.

Australia 75, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (14.3)Jun 15 6:32 AM

de Silva to A Finch, A single as Finch strokes it nicely down to long on.

Australia 74, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (14.2)Jun 15 6:31 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Finch walks down the track and Perera bangs it short. Finch works it through mid-wicket for one.

Australia 73, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (13.5)Jun 15 6:29 AM

T Perera to D Warner, Another single conceded! Length and around off, Warner looks to defend but it goes off the outer half towards point. The fielder dives to his right but lets it through. A single taken.

Australia 72, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (13.4)Jun 15 6:29 AM

T Perera to A Finch, On the fuller side and once again there is some movement into the batsman. Finch looks to drive it down the ground but it goes off the inner half towards deep square leg for one.

Australia 71, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (13.3)Jun 15 6:28 AM

T Perera to D Warner, Shorter and on off, Warner slaps it through covers and takes one.

Australia 70, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (13.1)Jun 15 6:27 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Solid stroke! Back of a length on off, Finch stands tall and punches it through covers for two.

Australia 69, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (12.6)Jun 15 6:27 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Shorter in length and on middle, Finch pulls it behind square on the leg side. Fine leg runs to his left, stops the ball and then parries it to square leg who runs to his right. Two taken.

Australia 67, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (12.4)Jun 15 6:25 AM

I Udana to D Warner, Another single as this is worked wide of mid on.

Australia 65, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (12.2)Jun 15 6:24 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Shortish and it is the slower one. This is slapped through covers for one.

Australia 64, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (12.1)Jun 15 6:24 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Another length ball on off, AF looks to defend but it goes off the outer half down to third man for one. A better second over by Perera.

Australia 63, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (11.6)Jun 15 6:23 AM

T Perera to D Warner, Back of a length on off, Warner pushes it through covers for one.

Australia 62, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (11.5)Jun 15 6:22 AM

T Perera to A Finch, Risky run! Finch pushes it towards cover and calls for a single. Warner obliges. The fielder picks the ball up and has a shy at the keeper's end but misses.

Australia 60, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (11.3)Jun 15 6:21 AM

I Udana to A Finch, Finch now strokes it with the angle through covers for one.

Australia 57, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (10.6)Jun 15 6:17 AM

I Udana to D Warner, Goes back to bowling it outside off, Warner pushes it through covers for one.

Australia 56, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (10.5)Jun 15 6:16 AM

I Udana to D Warner, Warner works it with the angle through mid-wicket and away from the fielder in the deep for two.

Australia 55, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (10.4)Jun 15 6:16 AM

T Perera to A Finch, FOUR! Width on offer again and Finch pounces on it. Finch goes back and guides it through cover-point. 50 up for Australia. A solid start for them.

Australia 53, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (9.3)Jun 15 6:11 AM

T Perera to A Finch, FOUR! Another misfield! That is probably the third one in the first 10 overs. A poor ball too. A half volley outside off, Finch smashes it towards cover. The fielder dives to his left to stop it but fails to do so.

Australia 49, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (9.2)Jun 15 6:10 AM

T Perera to D Warner, A little too straight to begin with. Warner works it through square leg for one.

Australia 45, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (9.1)Jun 15 6:10 AM

I Udana to D Warner, Good fielding and good energy! This is worked towards mid-wicket. The batter goes for a run. The fielder moves to his left quickly. Picks the ball up and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses.

Australia 44, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (8.5)Jun 15 6:08 AM

N Pradeep to D Warner, A single to end another good over for the Aussies! Shorter and on the body, it is worked through square leg for one.

Australia 43, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (7.6)Jun 15 6:04 AM

N Pradeep to D Warner, Another sloppy effort in the field sees the Australians get an extra run. This is pushed towards cover-point and the batsmen go for one. Mendis puts in a lazy effort and the ball sneaks under his hands. Another run is taken.

Australia 42, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (7.5)Jun 15 6:03 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, Another misfield! Goes full again does Pradeep. It is driven to covers where the fielder makes a half-stop and a run is stolen.

Australia 40, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (7.4)Jun 15 6:03 AM

N Pradeep to D Warner, FOUR! Runs leaking now! Warner gets into the act. Full and outside off, Warner plays it late, gets it through cover-point and the ball races away.

Australia 37, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (7.1)Jun 15 6:00 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, Misfield and FOUR! Perera is the culprit. Yes, this was hit hard but should have been stopped. Full and on off, Finch hits it right from the middle of the bat to the right of mid off. Thisara Perera runs towards the ball and looks to stop it but it goes through his hands. Expensive over this. Still a ball left.

Australia 33, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (6.5)Jun 15 5:59 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, Now a comfortable two! Finch works this through square leg and takes an easy couple.

Australia 29, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (6.3)Jun 15 5:57 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, FOUR! Straight back past the bowler! On the stumps again, Finch keeps his balance and creams it past mid on. No stopping those.

Australia 27, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (6.2)Jun 15 5:56 AM

N Pradeep to D Warner, Nicely placed! Just leans into the stroke and pushes it through covers for a couple.

Australia 23, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (5.4)Jun 15 5:54 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, Good running! Works this through square leg and gets to the other end quickly.

Australia 21, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (5.3)Jun 15 5:53 AM

L Malinga to D Warner, A couple! It seemed like a slower one on off, Warner looks to drive initially but then check-drives it past mid off for two.

Australia 20, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (4.2)Jun 15 5:49 AM

L Malinga to A Finch, On the pads, this is flicked down to fine leg for one.

Australia 18, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (4.1)Jun 15 5:48 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, A single to follow the boundary! Length and around off, Finch looks to defend but due to the inswing, it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket for one.

Australia 17, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (3.5)Jun 15 5:46 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, FOUR! This outfield is lightning quick! This is angled into the pads, Finch works it nicely past the right of mid on. Udana gives it a chase and tries to pull it back in with a dive. Does get a hand to it but the ball rolls onto the fence. Udana seems to be in pain here. He is down on the ground holding his shoulder.

Australia 16, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (3.4)Jun 15 5:44 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, FOUR! This is beautiful! Pradeep goes fuller and pays the price. Finch leans into it and strokes it past the bowler for the second boundary of the over, at long on. The idea by Pradeep is not wrong. He is looking to get it back in and hit the pads of Finch but the batter is ensuring he is not planting his front foot way too across.

Australia 12, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (1.5)Jun 15 5:37 AM

N Pradeep to A Finch, FOUR! Stand and deliver! What a shot to get off the mark! Not a very bad delivery, it is on a length and around off. Finch stands tall and punches it past the left of mid off. The ball races away to the fence.

Australia 8, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (1.1)Jun 15 5:35 AM

L Malinga to D Warner, FOUR! Warner is underway with a boundary and so are Australia. Gets very straight does Malinga this time. Easy pickings for Warner, he flicks it nicely between mid-wicket and mid on and the ball races away.

Australia 4, Sri Lanka 0  AUS 1st (0.3)Jun 15 5:32 AM