A 69-run stand for second wicket between Nissanka (40) and Silva (26) kept Lankans in a good position but the Aussies made comeback with some quick wickets, exploiting Lankans' tendency to hit loose shots
When questioned about how Australia will carry out their strategies on the field against Sri Lanka at Perth Stadium on Tuesday, Ponting said the quick bowling artillery must make the most of the local circumstances.
A few weeks ago, India's Deepti Sharma ran England batter Charlotte Dean out at the non-striker's end in her delivery stride during a Women's ODI at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
South Africa were in close reach of victory against Zimbabwe in the ongoing match of the T20 World Cup. Proteas needed 64 runs from seven overs to win, of which the team had scored 51 runs from three overs, with Quinton de Kock being the aggressor.
Due to rain, the match was a nine-over affair initially. Zimbabwe scored 79/5 in their nine overs. South Africa was given a revised target of 64 runs in seven overs and the side was off to a blazing start thanks to wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, but the Proteas still did not get to pla