Australia beat Sri Lanka in first ODI

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the first One Day International played at the R. Premadasa Stadium today, chasing a target of 228.

Australia Captain Steven Smith scored 58 while Aaron Finch secured 56 off 46 balls.
Dilruwan Perera took 3 for 48 while Lakshan Sandakan took 2 for 33 in five overs.

Video by Sanath Desmond

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