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Asalanka's ton, Theekshana's four-fer helps clinical Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs in 1st ODI
Colombo, February 12: A fine century by skipper Charith Asalanka was complemented well by a four-wicket haul from spinner Maheesh Theekshana, as Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 49 runs in a low-scoring first ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.
1st ODI: All-round Sri Lanka stun Australia for 49-run victory
Colombo, Feb 12: Australia's woes in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy worsened as they succumbed to a 49-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the two-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. A brittle batting display saw the visitors bowled out for just 165 in 33.5 overs, chasing a target of 215 set by Sri Lankan, riding on captain Charith Asalanka's masterful 127 off 126 balls.
No Indian, Australian in Asalanka-led ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024
Dubai, Jan 24: No Indian and Australian cricketers were featured in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024, which is led by Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka. The International Cricket Council unveiled the ODI Team of the Year, celebrating the standout stars, who showed a great balance of star power, consistency and versatility.
Always great to make a comeback like this: Charith Asalanka after winning 3rd ODI against New Zealand
Auckland, January 11: After registering a win in the last match of the ODI series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka expressed his thoughts on the win where he went on to say that it is always great to make a comeback.
Sri Lanka win 3rd ODI by 140 runs against New Zealand; avoid clean-sweep
Auckland, January 11: Exceptional performance from Sri Lanka bowlers Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, and Eshan Malinga denied hosts New Zealand from registering a clean sweep as the Charith Asalanka-led side won the third and final match of the ODI series by 140 runs at Eden Park on Saturday.