END OF OVER:20 | 16 Runs | AUS: 176/5 | RR: 8.80
- Steven Smith37 (27b)
- Matthew Wade13 (8b)
- Dushmantha Chameera4-0-46-0
- Chamika Karunaratne3-0-19-0
So Australia get to 176 for 5, a more than competitive total in the end. Smith with a 27-ball 37, put the finishing touches on an innings that looked to have lost its way when Sri Lanka struck three times in three balls at the half way point. Prior to that, Finch and Warner had once more handed the visitors a perfect start, as Australia were perched on 85/2 after 10 overs. A flurry of wickets slowed things down, but 59 runs in the final five overs meant the momentum shifted back towards the visitors. Sri Lanka's batters will have to put forward a much better showing than they had in the first two games if they're to chase this down. Join us in a bit, when Alex will take you through the start of the chase.
Chameera to bowl the last over.
END OF OVER:19 | 11 Runs | AUS: 160/5 | RR: 8.42
- Steven Smith27 (23b)
- Matthew Wade8 (6b)
- Chamika Karunaratne3-0-19-0
- Wanindu Hasaranga4-0-33-1
Chamika back into the attack.
Asanka: "The difference between SL vs Aus is, after 5 wickets there are two solid batsmen at the wicket. SL needs this type of combination if needed to win in future. "
END OF OVER:18 | 11 Runs | AUS: 149/5 | RR: 8.27
- Steven Smith22 (19b)
- Matthew Wade3 (4b)
- Wanindu Hasaranga4-0-33-1
- Maheesh Theekshana4-0-25-2
Daniel P: "A very "colourful" over by Stonis. There was purple, green, grey and finally red, in the commentary score."
END OF OVER:17 | 5 Runs | AUS: 138/5 | RR: 8.11
- Steven Smith12 (15b)
- Matthew Wade2 (2b)
- Maheesh Theekshana4-0-25-2
- Praveen Jayawickrama4-0-43-1