1.39pm Innings break Sri Lanka bowled out for 214 but they were 135 for 8 before Asalanka played an all-timer. He made 127 off 126 and shared a Sri Lanka record ninth-wicket ODI stand with Malinga who made just 1. He's dragged Sri Lanka singlehandedly to something they can defend. Australia would have ripped your hand off if you offered a chase of 215 at the toss but not so much after having their opponents 135 for 8. Hardie and Ellis were excellent but the rest copped some tap late as Asalanka lined them up. Gnasher will be back for the start of the chase.

Namooh Shah: Highest % of team runs by a Sri Lankan player in ODIs Sanath Jayasuriya 63.2% 189 of 299/5 vs IND, Sharjah 2000 Upul Tharanga 59.9% 112* of 187/10 vs PAK, Abu Dhabi 2017 Charith Asalanka 59.3% 127 of 214/10 vs AUS, Colombo 2025 Pathum Nissanka 210* of 381/3 vs AFG, Pallekele 2024

Himanshu: "thats a decent score, given how bad the start was! Asalanka you beauty!"

austen: "One of the more remarkable "1 not out"s by Malinga there"

Slip in

Alex Carey runs over to pat him on the back. Steve Smith gives him a fist bump. Standing ovation from the crowd. What an innings from Charith Asalanka

G.O.Paul: "Asalanka doing a Maxwell "

Abbott again