Wade holds nerve as Australia clinch T20 series against Sri Lanka | The Daily Star
Skip to main content
T
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Daily Star
E-paper Today's News বাংলা
  • Home
  • News
    • Bangladesh
      • Investigative Stories
    • Investigative Stories
    • Asia
    • World
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
  • Life & Living
  • Youth
  • Tech & Startup
  • Multimedia
  • Feature
    • Lifestyle
    • Rising Star
    • Showbiz
    • My Dhaka
    • Satireday
    • Campus
    • Toggle
    • Star Literature
    • In Focus
    • Star Youth
    • Shift
    • Daily Star Books
    • Roundtables
    • Star Holiday
    • weekend read
  • More
    • Environment
    • NRB
    • Supplements
    • Law & Our Rights
  • E-paper
  • বাংলা
Search Epaper T
  • Today's News
  • Home
  • News
    • Bangladesh
    • Investigative Stories
    • Asia
    • World
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
  • Life & Living
  • Youth
  • Tech & Startup
  • Multimedia
  • Feature
    • Lifestyle
    • Rising Star
    • Showbiz
    • My Dhaka
    • Satireday
    • Campus
    • Toggle
    • Star Literature
    • In Focus
    • Star Youth
    • Shift
    • Daily Star Books
    • Roundtables
    • Star Holiday
    • weekend read
  • More
    • Environment
    • NRB
    • Supplements
    • Law & Our Rights

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Apps
  • Comment Policy
  • RSS
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Conference Hall
  • Archives
Cricket
Reuters, Colombo
Thu Jun 9, 2022 01:21 AM
Last update on: Thu Jun 9, 2022 02:52 AM

Most Viewed

  • 20 Bangladeshis ranked as leading lawyers in Asia Law list

  • Atif Aslam coming to Dhaka

  • US doesn't want to influence outcome of Bangladesh polls: Miller

  • Weak batch of data paints economy’s deepening woes

Cricket

Wade holds nerve as Australia clinch T20 series against Sri Lanka

Reuters, Colombo
Thu Jun 9, 2022 01:21 AM Last update on: Thu Jun 9, 2022 02:52 AM
Photo: AFP

Australia made heavy weather of a modest chase before beating Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second T20I on Wednesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Chasing 125, world champions Australia struggled against Wanindu Hasaranga's (4-33) spin before Matthew Wade's run-a-ball 26 not out secured a tense victory with 13 balls to spare.

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

Put into bat, Sri Lanka struggled to get going and rode cameos from Charith Asalanka (39) and Kusal Mendis (36) to post a below-par 124-9, barely avoiding being bowled out inside 20 overs.

Australia's ploy to open their attack with Glenn Maxwell (2-18) paid off with the off-spinner dismissing opener Danushka Gunathilaka in the first over.

Australia were without fast bowler Mitchell Starc who slit the index finger of his bowling hand on his shoe spike during the tourists' 10-wicket win in Tuesday's series opener.

His replacement Jhye Richardson (3-26) ensured Australia did not feel Starc's absence and Kane Richardson claimed 4-30 to restrict Sri Lanka.

For Australia, captain Aaron Finch (24) began well but Hasaranga rocked their top order and David Warner (21) was run out after a mix-up with Maxwell as their chase threatened to unravel.

Hasaranga dismissed Maxwell and Ashton Agar in successive deliveries but Wade calmed Australian nerves and secured victory with a four off Gunathilaka.

The teams move to Pallekele for the final T20I, which will be followed by five one-dayers and two Test matches.

Related topic:
Sri Lanka cricket teamaustralia cricket teamT20I Series
Apple Google
Click to comment

Comments

Comments Policy

Related News

India close in on series win

We are experienced enough, says Sohan

Carey, bowlers give Australia consolation ODI win over Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe without two proven pacers against Bangladesh  

Smith’s video on over-crowded train goes viral

|প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগ

তিস্তা তীরবর্তী ৫ জেলায় বন্যার শঙ্কা

‘আজ বিকেল থেকেই তিস্তার পানি বাড়তে শুরু করবে।’

৪৫ মিনিট আগে
|অপরাধ ও বিচার

৮০ কোটি টাকা পাচার, ৪২৬ কোটি টাকা আত্মসাৎ: পি কে হালদারের বিরুদ্ধে মামলার রায় ৮ অক্টোবর

১ ঘণ্টা আগে
Please Click on allow
The Daily Star
Journalism without fear or favour
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Apps
  • Comment Policy
  • RSS
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Conference Hall
  • Archives
© 2023 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI LAB
Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.
X