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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Match Summary

AUS vs SL, 2019 - T20 Summary

Australia vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Nov 01, 2019
Australia Australia
145/3 (17.4/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
142/6 (20.0/20)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    David Warner
    57(50)
  • Player of the Series
    David Warner
SL 142/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1484-kusal-perera-playerprofile>Kusal Perera</a>
Kusal Perera
57 (45)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 126.67SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
20 (22)
  • 0x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 90.91SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Pat Cummins
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
Bowler
Kane Richardson
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/2
R/W
AUS 145/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1285-david-warner-playerprofile>David Warner</a>
David Warner
57 (50)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 114SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1011-aaron-finch-playerprofile>Aaron Finch</a>
Aaron Finch
37 (25)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 148SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nuwan Pradeep
ECON 5.45
3.4
OVERS
20/1
R/W
Bowler
Lasith Malinga
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/1
R/W
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So that is it from this series Australia have started their summer with a bang! This is just the start though as Pakistan now come as the visitors. The Men in Green come for 3 T20Is and 2 Tests starting with the shortest format. The 1st T20I between them will be played at SCG, Sydney on 3rd November, Sunday. That game will begin at 1430 local (0330 GMT). Sri Lanka meanwhile will have time to have a relook at themselves before their next assignment begins. Hope you enjoyed the coverage as much as we had bringing it to you. We will see you for Pakistan's tour of Australia. Till then, adios!
Aaron Finch says it was nice and they were very clinical. States the bowlers set the last two games up really good and they were exceptional. Further adds every game is a different challenge and they look to give their best no matter what. Mentions he is really pleased to win 3-0. Also tells when the backs are against the wall you need experienced players to stand up and they were lucky they did. Tells the spinners were excellent and the quicks also gave them important wickets. States Ashton Agar is a complete package, he can bat, field and bowl. Also mentions Warner was outstanding, it is excellent if you remain not out throughout. Ends by saying he is looking forward to facing Pakistan.
Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga is not there for the chat so it will be Niroshan Dickwella who will have a chat instead of him with Isa Guha. Dickwells confirms that everything is right with Malinga. On the series, Niroshan says they did not perform to their best and that is the reason they are on the losing side. Dickwella says they learnt a lot but also admits that they did not come close to Australia. On the positives, Dickwella says that Nuwan Pradeep and Lakshan Sandakan were good with the ball. On where they are headed next, Dickwella informs us that the Sri Lankan team will once again travel to Pakistan in Decemeber but this time for Tests.
For his unbeaten 57 and his overall performance in the series, David Warner has been named the Man of the Match and also the Man of the Series. Warner says on a personal front it is fantastic to get runs. Credits the bowlers for their performance. Tells if the chasing score would have been big then he might have looked to play more risky shots but it was not hence he could play cautiously. Warner tells he is ready to face Pakistan in SCG as that will be a different challenge.
Stay tuned for the presentation.
Earlier in the day, the Sri Lankans put in their best performance with the bat in this series. Perera was the hero for them with a half ton. However, Australia were still the happier side after the break as their bowlers did an exceptional job with Kane Richardson leading the pack.
The Lankan bowling was excellent to begin with! They hardly gave away any runs in the Powerplay but it is their fielding which let them down as they dropped two catches. After the first six though, the Australian batters took the attack to them and once they got into their own, the Lankans had no chance at all.
A convincing win for Australia, a convincing series win actually. They have probably whitewashed Sri Lanka without breaking a sweat. 143 was never going to be enough and that proved to be the case. Warner and Finch set the platform with a 69 run stand for the first wicket. Both were dropped once but if you put down quality players, they would always make you pay and that is what the two did. Finch though did not make most of his start but did his job. Smith and McDermott did not contribute a lot but Warner stayed there till the end and ensured side gets over the line with ease.
17.4
4
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
FOUR! Warner finishes it off in style. Another not out for Warner! Full toss on the body, Warner picks it over backward square leg and gets a boundary to finish off the game. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 7 WICKETS!
17.3
0
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Very full. Almost a yorker. It is on middle, Warner digs it out towards mid on.
17.2
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashton Turner
Full on the pads, Turner works it fine down the leg side for a single.
17.1
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashton Turner
Fuller on off, Turner defends it calmly.
Nuwan Pradeep comes back on. 3-0-15-1 are his figures so far.
Over 17 : 140/3
8 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 LB 16.6
D. Warner
53 (48)
A. Turner
21 (13)
L. Malinga
4-0-22-1
16.6
lb
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
On the pads, Warner looks to flick but the ball goes off his thigh pads towards fine leg. The man from fine leg charges to get the ball but misses it allowing the batters to come back for the second.
16.5
0
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Low full toss. It is a slower one which is dipping on its way to the Warner. He does well to push it to cover.
16.4
2
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Length ball around off, Turner dabs it to third man and gets a couple.
16.4
wd
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
WIDE! Bouncer bounces too high. It goes over the head of Warner and it has been wide.
16.3
1
Lasith Malinga To Ashton Turner
Good length ball on middle, Turner strokes it to long on for another easy single.
16.2
1
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Back of a length ball on off, Warner defends it with soft hands and gets a single.
16.1
1
Lasith Malinga To Ashton Turner
Fuller on middle, Ashton nudges it to long on for a single.
Lasith Malinga comes back on. 3-0-16-1 are his figures so far.
Over 16 : 132/3
5 Runs
  • 215.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
A. Turner
19 (11)
D. Warner
50 (44)
L. Sandakan
4-0-25-0
15.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashton Turner
Tossed up on off, Turner milks it to long off and keeps the strike.
15.5
1
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
FIFTY FOR DAVID WARNER! His third 50 or more score of the series. He has been in brilliant form and this has to be one of his toughest fifty of the series. He has had to work hard here for the runs and also had some rub of the green. He gets to his 15th T20I fifty by a gentle push towards point. He raises his bat as the crowd once again appreciate his genius.
15.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashton Turner
Floated on off, Turner nudges it towards cover for a single.
15.3
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashton Turner
Tossed up outside off, this time Turner gets hit on the body trying to sweep.
15.2
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashton Turner
Floats one way outside off, Turner looks to sweep but misses. He looks at the umpire to see if he signals a wide but the umpire is happy with the delivery.
15.1
2
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashton Turner
Darted on middle and leg, Turner flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
Lakshan Sandakan comes back on. 3-0-20-0 are his figures so far.
Over 15 : 127/3
17 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • 114.3
  • 614.4
  • 114.5
  • 614.6
D. Warner
49 (43)
A. Turner
15 (6)
L. Kumara
4-0-49-1
14.6
6
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
SIX! This is out of here. Back of a length ball on middle, Warner makes room and smashes it over wide long on fence for a biggie.
14.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Ashton Turner
Fuller on middle, Turner nudges it to long on and gets to the other end.
Full Commentary
17 OV
8 Runs
L. Malinga to A. Turner D. Warner
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 LB 16.6
16 OV
5 Runs
L. Sandakan to A. Turner D. Warner
  • 215.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
17 Runs
L. Kumara to D. Warner A. Turner
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • 114.3
  • 614.4
  • 114.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
11 Runs
S. Jayasuriya to D. Warner A. Turner
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
8 Runs
L. Malinga to B. McDermott D. Warner A. Turner
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
5 Runs
L. Sandakan to B. McDermott D. Warner
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
10 OV
9 Runs
L. Sandakan to D. Warner S. Smith
  • 19.1
  • 49.2
  • 29.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
14 Runs
L. Kumara to A. Finch D. Warner S. Smith
  • 68.1
  • 1 WD 8.2
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 1 WD 8.4
  • 18.4
  • W 8.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
6 Runs
L. Sandakan to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
13 Runs
S. Jayasuriya to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 16.1
  • 66.2
  • 26.3
  • 26.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
6 Runs
N. Pradeep to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 1 LB 5.3
  • 1 WD 5.4
  • 25.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
7 Runs
L. Kumara to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
7 Runs
N. Pradeep to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 1 LB 3.1
  • 03.2
  • 33.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
5 Runs
L. Malinga to D. Warner
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
12 Runs
L. Kumara to A. Finch D. Warner
  • 1 LB 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 61.6
1 OV
3 Runs
L. Malinga to A. Finch D. Warner
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 20.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match David Warner
  • Player of the Series David Warner
  • Umpire Shaun George (SA), Paul Wilson (AUS) and Gerard Abood (AUS)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 142/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/4 in 14.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 99/4: O Fernando c Alex Carey b Kane Richardson 6(4)
  • Referral 2 (14.2 ovs): O Fernando against AUS (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 0, AUS: 1)
  • K Perera 11th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 41/2
  • Referral 1 (2.1 ovs): AUS against K Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AUS: 1) (Retained)
  • D Warner 15th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Australia 100/3 in 13.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 40 balls between A Finch (26) and D Warner (21)
  • Australia 51/0 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 40/0
  • Referral 1 (1.1 ovs): SL against A Finch (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AUS: 1) (Retained)
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