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Sri Lanka (Image source- Twitter)
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 26 runs in the second ODI. After a sluggish start in the match with the bat, the Sri Lankan bowlers came back with a brilliant effort with the ball. With this win, the home team levelled the series by 1-1, with three more games to go.
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This decision benefited the men in yellow since it prevented batters from forming big partnerships. The Sri Lankan team, on the other hand, were unable to settle in and maximise their batting innings. The wickets continued falling throughout the innings, and they were unable to score much. Kusal Mendis scored the most runs for Sri Lanka, with 36 in 41 balls.
Pat Cummins was the star with the ball as he took a four-wicket haul, while Matthew Kuhnemann, on his debut, and Glenn Maxwell took two wickets each. Mitchell Swepson also took a wicket in the match. After the rain struck in the 48th over, the innings was cut short and Sri Lanka managed 220 runs on the board. However, the target was reduced to 216 runs in 43 overs with DLS coming into play.
The Dasun Shanaka-led team came back much stronger in the following innings. A great bowling and fielding effort from the home team kept things difficult for Australia. They, too, did not allow the batters to form partnerships. For Australia, only David Warner (37 runs in 51) and Glenn Maxwell (30 runs in 25 balls) could go beyond the score of 30.
For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva broke through the opening pair, while Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, and Chamika Karunaratne got rid of the remaining batters. The Aussies were all-out for a score of just 189 runs in 37.1 overs. The Pallekele Stadium burst into excitement as their team won the excellent contest. Karunartne was the player of the match for his figures of 47/3 in seven overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Sri Lanka's win
Sri Lanka wins the 2nd ODI by 26 runs against Australia.#LKA #SriLanka #Australia #SLvAUS https://t.co/txXfJUNZq5 pic.twitter.com/v3XyL7fgX1
— KalhanRan (@KalhanRan) June 17, 2022
Sri Lanka have played well since the first T20I and deserved the win. The team is giving their fans something to smile about.#SLvAUS
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) June 17, 2022
Dasun isn't fighting for his place in the team. He is irreplaceable atm. He is trying to take the best decision for the team. He underbowled Chamika in the past. But, I don't think he will do it anymore. Yes, I agree thier roles are conflicted. Got to define it right. #SLvAUS
— 🇱🇰✊🏽 The Lucky One ✊🏽🇱🇰 (@lakshithadasan3) June 17, 2022
The emotions of the Pallekele crowd last night were unforgettable. Despite it seeming like a lost cause, they stayed through a long rain break. And what a reward they got! Loved the passion. Pity it was the last game of this tour here #SLvAUS
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) June 17, 2022
Congratulations Sri Lanka 👍#SLvAUS
— Muhammad Jahangeer Bhutta (@IamMjahangeer10) June 17, 2022
Just when we all thought ODI cricket is dead and buried, IPL or leagues or only T20 Bilaterals are the only futures of cricket, this SL vs Aus series slapped us tightly!
ODI cricket is well and truly alive. It's going nowhere! #SLvAus
— Souvik Roy (@souvikroy_SRT) June 17, 2022
#Srilanka makes a stunning comeback to defeat #Australia in the 2nd #SLvAUS ODI
Sri Lanka tied the series 1-1 with a 26-run victory (DLS method) in the #ODI series
🇱🇰 220/9 47.4 overs
🇦🇺 189 37.1 overs#SLvsAUS #Cricket #CricketTwitter #CricketAustralia #AUSvSL #AUSvsSL #SL pic.twitter.com/5lm3czYr1P— Pure Win (@PureWinIndia) June 17, 2022
Sri Lanka Beat Australia by 26 Runs in the 2nd Odi by DLS Method
SL Scored 220/9 in 47.4 Overs and Aussies were Needed to Chase down 216 in 43 Overs and Aussies were bowled out for 189 in 37.1 Overs#RizwanAhmadOfficial #slvaus pic.twitter.com/ZupsRoFHx0
— Rizwan Ahmad (@RizwanA60034556) June 17, 2022
What an environment at pallekele stadium last nyt...#SLvAUS
— Aditya reddy (@Adityar13731513) June 17, 2022
So good to see SL winning today! That their pacers took do many wickets was just the cherry on top!#SLvAUS
— cricketwalli (@cricketwallih) June 17, 2022
Massive massive win not only for @OfficialSLC but for all Sri Lankans .. what joy .. Well done lads .. now that was a very good team performance and needed to come from within 👏👏👏Proud .. very proud #SlVaus
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 16, 2022
🔥 W H A T . A . W I N 🔥#SLvAUS #CheerForLions pic.twitter.com/fDlgKkkvZR
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 16, 2022