Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd ODI Live: The hosts clinch the ODI series against Australia by winning the second match by a massive 174 runs in Colombo at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Catch the highlights of the SL vs AUS 2nd ODI match right here
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey(w), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Mohamed Shiraz
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played on Friday, February 14 at 10 am IST. The toss will take place at 09:30 AM IST.
Well, the 1st game was won by Sri Lanka, who defeated Australia by 49 runs. Charith Asalanka was the star of the show as his 127 led the way for the hosts to post a dicey 214 on a dry Colombo track. In reply, the visitors were unable to read the spin from SL spinners, as they were bundled out for 165.
SL captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and opted to bat first in the 2nd and final ODI to be played against Australia in Colombo.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Australia (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis(w), Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha.
Smith: It looks pretty similar to the other day. Hopefully we can bowl well today. Different team today. Just a couple of partnerships with the bat, guys getting big scores, that's about it.
Asalanka: Of course yes (batting). It looks same as the previous match. There's a change. Nishan Madushka comes in for Avishka Fernando. We got a win last game, it was nice.
Sri Lankan openers Nishan Madushka and Pathum Nissanka are at the crease as they start proceedings against Australian bowling attack in the 2nd ODI.
Pathum Nissanka was bowled by Australia's Aaron Hardie as the hosts lost their first wicket in the 2nd and final ODI match in Colombo on Friday. Earlier, SL captain Charith Asalanka had won the toss and elected to bat first.
Sri Lanka 24/1 (7 Overs)
After the fall of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis has walked onto the crease and has looked solid. He has forged a sturdy partnership with Nishan Madushka, as they look to get through the middle-overs without losing any wicket.
Sri Lanka 55/1 (14 Overs)
Just after scoring his half-century, Nishan Madhushka was dismissed for 51 by Ben Dwarshuis as the Aussies fought their way back. The pair of Mendis and Madushka were looking formidable at the crease before Dwarshuis struck.
Sri Lanka 115/2 (25 Overs)
Sri Lanka lost back-to-back wickets with Kamindu Mendis the latest to fall on 4 (8 balls). The batter was cleaned up by Sean Abbott as Australia tried to dominate proceedings in the middle overs against the hosts. However, Sri Lanka have Kusal Mendis at the crease and will hope he anchors their innings.
Sri Lanka 129/3 (30 Overs)
Kusal Mendis is batting nicely and has shown temperament and composure as he looks to take the hosts towards a big score. Still 15 overs left in the game and AUS will want wickets if they are to get back in the game.
Sri Lanka 150/3 (35 Overs)
Kusal Mendis is 10 runs away from a well-orchestrated century against Australia in the 2nd and final ODI in Colombo. If the hosts are to get to a decent score, they will want Mendis to stay till the end and anchor the innings.
Sri Lanka 184/3 (40 Overs)
Kusal Mendis was dismissed for a well-made 101 as he put his side on course for a big score in Colombo. He was dismissed by Adam Zampa.
Sri Lanka 223/4 (45 Overs)
What a powerful end to the Sri Lankan innings. They have posted 281/4 in 50 overs, with Charith Asalanka (78 not out) again playing a crucial knock for his side. He was well supported by Janith Liyanage (32 not out).
Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 Overs)
Australia, who have begun their run-chase of Sri Lanka's 282, have lost Matthew Short (2) early on in innings. He was trapped by Asitha Fernando in the third over.
Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 Overs)
Australia 20/1 (3 Overs)
Asitha Fernando has ripped through the Aussie top-order with three wickets in no time. The likes of Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short of all departed early.
Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 Overs)
Australia 48/3 (10 Overs)
Australia are in jeopardy with the latest wicket to fall was Josh Inglis. The wicketkeeper-batter Dunith Wellalage's spin and was cleaned all ends up! That was their fourth wicket and the Aussies still require 203 runs for victory.
Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 Overs)
Australia 79/4 (15 Overs)
A meek surrender? Or was it the quality of Sri Lankan spinner on show - either way, Steve Smith and co would not want this, ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Australia are on the verge of a major collapse, against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 Overs)
Australia 86/8 (20 Overs)
Sri Lanka have defeated Australia by 174 runs in the second and final ODI in Colombo on Friday, February 14. Charith Asalanka and co have claimed the series 2-0 in the process.
Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 Overs)
Australia 107 (24.2 Overs)
Kusal Mendis earns the Player of the Match for his stunning century of 101:
After the match he said, "First couple of overs were hard to play but after that but Nishan batted brilliantly and made things easier. There was a bit of seam movement early on, it was a bit slower but credit to Charith and Nishan. After 25 overs, I knew it would be easier to play and I enjoyed batting later on.