Asalanka's stunning hundred, Theekshana's four wickets turn tables on Australia
On a surface that aided pace and spin, Sri Lanka's captain rescued his side with the bat before the visitors collapsed
11/02Result
1st ODI, Australia tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Feb 12 2025
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
165 (33.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
11/02Result
1st ODI, Australia tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Feb 12 2025
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
165 (33.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Stats - Asalanka stands tall in old-fashioned low-scoring opening ODI
All the numbers that mattered as Sri Lanka defended 214 against Australia in Colombo
Preview
Weakened Australia look for Champions Trophy answers
Four players originally selected are absent meaning there is uncertainty for the ODI World Cup champions as they prepare to head to Pakistan