Live Score: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI

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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 12, 2025, 12:29:28 IST

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score, 1st ODI: The Champions Trophy would be on Australia minds when they play Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week, the final warm-ups for the eight-team tournament The Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai, and 50-over world champions Australia are in a group with England, South Africa and Afghanistan. Australia face Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday and Friday, fresh from a dominant 2-0 Test series sweep. Both ODIs will be played as day games, a rarity in modern cricket.

Sean Abbott to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run.

Sean Abbott to Maheesh Theekshana, Length on middle, blocked off the back foot by Theekshana.

Sean Abbott to Maheesh Theekshana, A sharp bumper on the bodyline, Maheesh Theekshana dodges under it in time.

Sean Abbott to Maheesh Theekshana, Good length, at off, Maheesh Theekshana presses forward and blocks it out to short cover.

Sean Abbott to Maheesh Theekshana, Back of a length, on top of off, Maheesh Theekshana taps it out to cover.

Score after

31

overs

134 - 7

  • Charith Asalanka 50 (72)
  • Maheesh Theekshana 1 (4)

Nathan Ellis to Charith Asalanka, Around the stumps, good length, angling in from off, Charith Asalanka knocks it to mid-wicket.

Nathan Ellis to Maheesh Theekshana, Ellis bowls it outside off on a length, this is guided away to deep third for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Maheesh Theekshana, Another pace-off delivery, around off, Maheesh Theekshana waits for it and opens the bat face, guides it off to the slips.

Nathan Ellis to Maheesh Theekshana, A slower one, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana carves it out to the off side.

Nathan Ellis to Maheesh Theekshana, Full and straight, outside off, Maheesh Theekshana gets to the line of the ball and drives it crisply to pierce the gap, but the fielder from mid off dives to his left to intercept the ball.

DRINKS BREAK! Nathan Ellis gets in on the act for Australia, and this wicket has now opened one end for the tourists. With Australia into the tail, the pressure is mounting on Charith Asalanka, who will need to shepherd the tail and farm the strike to help Sri Lanka post a competitive total. Even during this middle phase, the movement off the deck has been evident, and the Aussie seamers have exploited it to great effect. They will be keen to wrap things up quickly, relying on their pacers to finish off the tail and bowl Sri Lanka out for a modest total. Maheesh Theekshana is the new man in.

Nathan Ellis to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Another one bites the dust and Nathan Ellis gets rewarded with his first wicket! Keeps bustling from over the stumps and goes fuller in length, keeping the line of attack on the off stump. The ball kisses the deck and skids through very quickly to the batter. Wanindu Hasaranga gets a bit hurried to play at it with barely any footwork and tries to block the ball in front but plays the wrong line. The ball zips close to the outside edge and crashes into the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga departs for 7 (14). Sri Lanka are 133/7 now with the skipper stranded alone at the other end.

Score after

30

overs

133 - 6

  • Wanindu Hasaranga 7 (13)
  • Charith Asalanka 50 (71)

Aaron Hardie to Wanindu Hasaranga, Fuller and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga dabs it down wide of backward point for a single. 

Aaron Hardie to Wanindu Hasaranga, Back of a length, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga stands tall to defend it towards backward point. 

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Aaron Hardie to Charith Asalanka, A rearguard action from Charith Asalanka as he brings up his FIFTY! Coming from around the stumps, Aaron goes full and outside off. Charith Asalanka lets it come towards him and guides it towards deep third man for a single. Soaks in the applause from his mates and the crowd. 

Aaron Hardie to Charith Asalanka, Full and outside off. Charith Asalanka rocks forward to defend it towards backward point. 

Aaron Hardie to Wanindu Hasaranga, Slight misfield there at cover. Goes back of a length, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga stays tall to punch it towards cover. The misfield lets the batters run through for a single. 

Aaron Hardie to Wanindu Hasaranga, Aaron Hardie comes into the attack and goes full and on off. Wanindu Hasaranga keeps it out with just his hands, slightly opened up while he plays at it. 

Score after

29

overs

130 - 6

  • Wanindu Hasaranga 5 (9)
  • Charith Asalanka 49 (69)

Nathan Ellis to Wanindu Hasaranga, Goes full and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga stays back inside and gets it off the outside edge of the bat towards deep backward point for a single. 

Nathan Ellis to Charith Asalanka, Opts for a quicker one this time, outside off and fuller. Charith Asalanka stays back to guide it with outstretched hands towards deep third man for a single. 

Nathan Ellis to Charith Asalanka, Much slower and on a good length. Charith Asalanka pushes it towards cover.

Nathan Ellis to Charith Asalanka, Slower one on the stumps. Catches Charith Asalanka off guard as he jams down on it looking to defend. 

Nathan Ellis to Charith Asalanka, Fuller and on middle, following the batter. Charith Asalanka premeditates stepping down and is cramped up for room as he chops it towards mid-wicket. 

Nathan Ellis to Charith Asalanka, Coming from around the stumps, goes full and on off. Charith Asalanka brings his bat ahead of his pads to push it towards mid on. 

Score after

28

overs

128 - 6

  • Wanindu Hasaranga 4 (8)
  • Charith Asalanka 48 (64)

Matthew Short to Wanindu Hasaranga, Full and on leg stump, goes straight on. Wanindu Hasaranga stands back to tuck it off his legs towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. 

Matthew Short to Wanindu Hasaranga, Fired in full and leg stump. Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it off the pads towards mid-wicket. 

Matthew Short to Charith Asalanka, Fuller and outside off, turning away. Charith Asalanka pushes it off the front foot wide of cover for a single. 

Matthew Short to Charith Asalanka, Full and outside off. Charith Asalanka stands tall to cut it towards cover. 

Matthew Short to Wanindu Hasaranga, Darted in on off. Wanindu Hasaranga backs away to guide it wide of short third for a single. 

Matthew Short to Wanindu Hasaranga, Floated up outside off, turning in. Wanindu Hasaranga rocks forward and offers a straight bat to defend. 

Score after

27

overs

124 - 6

  • Wanindu Hasaranga 1 (4)
  • Charith Asalanka 47 (62)

Adam Zampa to Wanindu Hasaranga, Floated up outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga slaps it past Adam Zampa towards his left to go towards long off for a single. 

Adam Zampa to Wanindu Hasaranga, Fired in full and on middle, goes on with the arm. Wanindu Hasaranga rocks back to defend it with a straight bat. 

Adam Zampa to Wanindu Hasaranga, Full and on middle. Wanindu Hasaranga lunges forward and opens the face of the bat to guide it towards point. 

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka, Full and on the leg stump. Charith Asalanka pushes it towards long on for a single. 

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka, Pushed through, short and on off, Charith Asalanka hangs back to block.

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka, Slows it down and bowls it full, on middle, Charith Asalanka defends it off the front foot.

Score after

26

overs

122 - 6

  • Wanindu Hasaranga 0 (1)
  • Charith Asalanka 46 (59)

Matthew Short to Wanindu Hasaranga, Full and on off. Wanindu Hasaranga lunges forward to defend. 

Wanindu Hasaranga is in at number 8.

Matthew Short to Dunith Wellalage, OUT! CAUGHT! Steven Smith pulls out an absolute stunner at first slip. This one is floated up outside off, turning away, dragging the batter into the shot. Dunith Wellalage pushes forward to defend, takes a sharp outside edge and goes to the right of Steven Smith at first slip. He stretches his right hand to fetch that one and plucks it out of thin air. He always threatens to pull such catches in the slips and does it again. A sharp catch by him to send back Dunith Wellalage.

Matthew Short to Charith Asalanka, Full and outside off. Charith Asalanka pushes it towards long off for a single. 

Matthew Short to Charith Asalanka, Quicker on off. Charith Asalanka gets his bat down quickly and with a full face to keep it out. 

Matthew Short to Charith Asalanka, Got away with it. Fired in full and on middle. Charith Asalanka lunges forward to sweep it straight towards short fine. 

Matthew Short to Dunith Wellalage, Full and outside off. Dunith Wellalage leans on to drive it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Score after

25

overs

120 - 5

  • Charith Asalanka 45 (56)
  • Dunith Wellalage 29 (32)

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! DEFT TOUCH! Goes full and it is the googly. Charith Asalanka picks it off the hand and guides it behind backward point for a boundary. Clever that from Charith Asalanka. 

Adam Zampa to Dunith Wellalage, Sharp turn there. Fired in full and on off, turns in. Dunith Wellalage gets his bat down in time to work it away towards cover for a single. 

Adam Zampa to Dunith Wellalage, Full and outside off. Dunith Wellalage stays back and opens the face of the bat to guide it towards short third. 

Adam Zampa to Dunith Wellalage, Low full toss again, outside off. Dunith Wellalage leans on to drive it towards mid off. Misses out on it again. 

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka, Low full toss on off. Charith Asalanka flicks it on the full towards deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka, Floated up on middle. Charith Asalanka leans on to drive it towards mid off. 

Score after

24

overs

114 - 5

  • Dunith Wellalage 28 (29)
  • Charith Asalanka 40 (53)

Matthew Short to Dunith Wellalage, Tossed up, full and on off, Dunith Wellalage lunges to push it to cover.

Sri Lanka did not qualify for the Champions Trophy after a dismal ninth-place finish at the World Cup in India in 2023. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will use these matches as a launching pad ahead of the 2027 50-over World Cup. Sri Lanka have a fairly settled unit and two games in Colombo will wind up what has been a pretty average season for them.

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