Sri Lanka outclass Australia to secure ODI series victory 

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Match Highlights

Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance to defeat Australia by 174 runs in the second ODI, sealing the series 2-0. Let’s look at the SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Match Highlights.

Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a challenging total of 281/4 in 50 overs. Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with a brilliant 101 off 115 balls.  

In response, Australia’s chase never gained momentum. Asitha Fernando (3/23) rattled the top order early, while Dunith Wellalage (4/35) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/23) spun their magic to dismantle the Australian lineup, as the touring team was bundled out for just 107 in 24.2 overs. 

SL vs AUS Scorecard  

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd ODI Highlights 

Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 281/4 in their allotted 50 overs against Australia, thanks to solid contributions from their middle order. 

After losing Pathum Nissanka early for just 6 runs, dismissed by Aaron Hardie, Sri Lanka found stability through Nishan Madushka, who played a fluent knock of 51 off 70 balls. Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with a well-crafted 101 off 115 balls, hitting 11 boundaries with a strike rate of 87.83. His crucial partnerships kept the scoreboard ticking despite the Australian bowlers maintaining pressure. 

Captain Charith Asalanka provided the much-needed late flourish, smashing an unbeaten 78 off 66 balls at a strike rate of 118.18, while Janith Liyanage supported him with a steady 32* off 21 balls, accelerating towards the end. 

For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 1/47 in 10 overs, while Adam Zampa chipped in with 1/47 as well. Sean Abbott’s economical spell of 1/41 helped contain the Sri Lankan innings.  

You might like: Mumbai Indians Women’s Strengths and Weaknesses for Womens Premier League 2025

Australian batters struggle in Colombo 

Chasing a challenging target of 282, Australia struggled from the start as Asitha Fernando struck early, dismissing Matthew Short (2) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (9) in quick succession. Travis Head’s promising start of 18 runs ended when he fell to Asitha as well, leaving Australia in deep trouble at 33/3. 

Captain Steven Smith (29) showed some resistance but found little support from the middle order. Wanindu Hasaranga (3/23) and Dunith Wellalage (4/35) spun a web around the Australian batters, dismantling the lineup with precision. Glenn Maxwell (1) and Aaron Hardie (0) departed cheaply, further deepening Australia’s woes. 

Josh Inglis (22) offered a brief fight, but wickets continued to tumble rapidly. Ben Dwarshuis (9) and Adam Zampa (8) added a few runs, but it wasn’t enough as Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominated throughout. 

Player of the match & series  

DOWNLOAD: STUMPSANDBAILS FANTASY CRICKET APP

DOWNLOAD: DRAGOZ SPORTS FANTASY CRICKET APP