Cricket
Sri Lanka Defeats Australia by 49 Runs in First ODI
Aruna Shantha
12-Feb-2025 12:00:55
Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI of their two-match series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 12, 2025. With this win, Sri Lanka takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sri Lanka, opting to bat first, set a target of 215 runs, finishing at 214 all out in 46 overs. Australia’s chase faltered as they were dismissed for just 165 runs in 33.5 overs. Despite solid contributions from Alex Carey (41) and Aaron Hardy (32), they couldn’t push for a win.
Asitha Fernando led the charge for Sri Lanka with a crucial breakthrough, adding 7 runs to the Australian innings. The team then capitalized with key wickets from Dunith Wellalage, Mahish Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Charith Asalanka, who wrapped up the Australian innings, sealing the victory for Sri Lanka.
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