Sri Lanka Clinches ODI Series with Record 174-Run Win Over Australia

Sri Lanka's spinners dismantled Australia's batting lineup in Colombo, securing a decisive 2-0 series victory and climbing to fifth in the ODI rankings.

• Sri Lanka bowled out Australia for a mere 107, their lowest ODI total in Asia, with Dunith Wellalage leading the charge by taking 4-35.
• Asitha Fernando's fiery opening spell of 3-23 set the tone, while Wanindu Hasaranga added three crucial wickets to seal the victory.
• Kusal Mendis scored a commanding 101, supported by half-centuries from Nishan Madushka (51) and Charith Asalanka (78 not out), as Sri Lanka posted 281-4.
• Australia, testing a revised lineup for the upcoming Champions Trophy, made five changes but struggled to counter Sri Lanka's spinners on a challenging Colombo pitch.
• The series win highlights Sri Lanka's ODI resurgence, though their absence from the Champions Trophy remains a significant disappointment.

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