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The Sri Lankan cricket team leveled the three match finals by beating Australia emphatically in the second one day played in Adelaide a short while ago. The Lankans chased down a target of 271 with six overs and eight wickets to spare. The Lankans lost only two wickets during the chase, with former captain T.M. Dilshan spearheading the onslaught with 106 runs.

Australia: 271 for six in 50 overs (Michael Clarke 117, David Warner 100; Lasith Malinga 3/40).
Sri Lanka: 274 for two in 44.2 overs. (T Dilshan 106, M Jayawardene 80, K Sangakkara 51 not out; Brett Lee 1/41, James Pattinson 1/47).

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  • Saranga Tuesday, 06 March 2012 12:02 PM

    yeah awesome performance,,,, loved it

    Pohjolan Wednesday, 07 March 2012 06:48 AM

    some people are just too negative.

    ratnasiri Wednesday, 07 March 2012 04:05 AM

    Through to final.Great win.Its marred with poor bowling, fielding from both the teams and dad decisions by on field umpires.

    Godaya Wednesday, 07 March 2012 04:15 AM

    Just wonder no appreaciation from Sana boy...

    Well wished Wednesday, 07 March 2012 12:52 AM

    Well done guys keep up the momentum going until we beat Aussies on Thursday!!!!!!

    Matalan Tuesday, 06 March 2012 02:53 PM

    Real gutsy effort. Lions fought like tigers despite the lunatic Management and Govt lackeys who bully them!

    Goda Tuesday, 06 March 2012 02:19 PM

    Clark can now eat the humble pie!

    Kolomba Kaka Tuesday, 06 March 2012 12:25 PM

    Thanks guys, you all did a superb job. We are absolutely certain you would give every ounce of your energy to win the Cup on Thursday.

    Kondebendapucheena Tuesday, 06 March 2012 12:03 PM

    Wow , well done boys ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Greetings from South Africa

    Oyage sudu kella Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:26 AM

    Super duper. Well done aiyas. Congrats and best wishes for the FINAL match.

    New Gamage Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:43 AM

    exceptional perfomance even without salaries.

    Gamini Udagepola Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:53 AM

    Superb all round performance by SL Team, Mahela leading from the front and others joined the party at the right time. Good Luck for the Final of the Finals on Thursday.

    Criclover Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:32 AM

    no matter what happens on thursday. I'm proud about our team.

    hina ena Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:30 AM

    great win Now is best time For price hike for Milk Powder and Wheat flour..Hooray........

    gilmal Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:27 AM

    exelentttttttttttttt

    ind Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:22 AM

    Well done !

    Shaq Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:32 AM

    Simply amazing performance!!! We have beaten the Aussies so many times in this series! That too in their own backyard!!! Simply simply awesome!! Well done guys!! Just one more!

    jterm Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:16 AM

    Friggin Awesome show guys - sanga amazing 50 off the last ball :)


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