Australia suffered their worst-ever ODI loss to the Sri Lanka cricket team ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Islanders recorded a dominant 174-run win over the Kangaroos in the second and final ODI to complete the clean sweep in Colombo on Friday, February 14.
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Steve Smith said at the post-match presentation, “We kept moving forward, but credit to Sri Lanka. They have been brilliant in this series. Their bowlers played exceptionally well; it skidded on well on this wicket and made things tough. It has been a fun time here in Sri Lanka, some great memories. We appreciate the hospitality and are glad to be a part of some good cricket as well.”
There is no mantra for success: Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka said after the match, “I think there is no mantra for success; I just want to score big hundreds for the team and then want the bowlers to get 3-4 wickets. There was low bounce today but not so much seam movement. I think Australia also bowled well, but today was our day. We put in a consistent performance. When I go to bat, I don't think about captaincy; I'm just the number 5 batter.”
Sri Lanka vs Australia Second ODI Highlight
Speaking about the second and final ODI, Sri Lanka opted to bat first after winning the toss and faced an early setback when Aaron Hardie dismissed Pathum Nissanka for 6. However, the hosts quickly regained control, losing only three more wickets, as they posted 281/4 on the board.
But then the things changed drastically, and the Australian batting line collapsed. Only Josh Inglis (22) and Steve Smith (29) could stitch a 46-run stand and were the top scorers for Australia in this match. They were eventually bowled out for just 107, suffering a massive 174-run defeat against Sri Lanka. Dunith Wellalage (4/35), Asitha Fernando (3/23), and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/23) shined with the ball for the hosts.
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