Australia beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to clinch series



Australia on Tuesday defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the third T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Chasing a target of 122, Australia managed to cross the line with ease despite losing both openers Ben McDermott and Ashton Agar early. Captain Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell laid the foundation for their chase before Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis finished of the game.

Earlier, Kane Richardson took three as Australia restricted Sri Lanka to a total of 121 for 6. Apart from Richardson, Josh Hazlewood, Ashton Agar and Glenn Maxwell have also took a wicket each.

For Sri Lanka, skipper Dasun Shanaka and veteran batter Dinesh Chandimal played gutsy knocks after the visitors were reduced to 40 for four at one stage. Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bowl. 

 


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