Australia beat Sri Lanka to secure ODI series victory
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George Bailey's (right) unbeaten 90 helped Australia secure a series victory against Sri Lanka
Fourth one-day international, Dambulla |
Sri Lanka 212 all out: de Silva 76, Mathews 40 |
Australia 217-4 (31 overs): Bailey 90 not out, Finch 55 |
Australia won by six wickets |
Aaron Finch equalled the Australian record for the fastest one-day international half-century to help his side complete a 3-1 series victory over Sri Lanka in Dambulla.
Opener Finch took just 18 balls to reach his fifty - equalling Glenn Maxwell's record -, external as he gave Australia the perfect start to their chase of Sri Lanka's 212 all out.
The tourists reached their target in just 31 overs, and with six wickets in hand, as George Bailey took over from Finch (55) to smash 90 from 85 balls.
Fast bowler John Hastings took 6-45 as Sri Lanka struggled despite Dhananjaya de Silva's 76 from 87 balls.
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was struck on the helmet by John Boland and later retired hurt with a calf injury.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board has apologised, external for the "inconvenience" caused when more than 45,000 fans attended a ground that could only accommodate 18,000 on Sunday.
The fifth and final match of the series will take place on 4 September in Pallekele.
Captain Angelo Mathews was struck on the head as Australia registered an ODI series victory
Sri Lanka fans climbed trees next to the ground in Dambulla during the third ODI
Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan retired after the third one-day international
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