Colombo: Sri Lanka continued their dominance against Australia in the second ODI of the bilateral series between the two nations as well beating the opposition by 2-0. With the 174-run triumph, Sri Lanka recorded their biggest ODI win over Australia at the R Premdasa Stadium, Colombo. Their previous biggest ODI win against Australia was by 82 runs in 2016 at the same venue.
Chasing a target of 282, Australia struggled from the start on a turning track. Their batters were finding it difficult to handle the opposition spinners. The bowling trio of Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage and Wanindu Hasaranga bowled effectively at the R Premdasa Stadium. They were at 79/3 but the innings soon collapsed as Australia lost their last seven wickets only in a span of 28 runs and were eventually bundled out on 107.
Sri Lanka finishes the ODI series in style with a MASSIVE 174-run victory over Australia!
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 14, 2025
🇱🇰 We take the series 2-0! 🏆
This is Sri Lanka's BIGGEST ODI win against Australia EVER! 🔥 #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/2hNy6nJw72
Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat. Kusal Mendis played a stellar knock of 101 runs while Charith Asalanka (78 Not Out) and Nishan Madhushka (51) helped the team gather a total of 281/4 on the scoreboard. Sean Abbott was the most economical bowler for the team conceding only 41 runs while taking one wicket.
Coming into the match, Australia's Champions Trophy preparations were hampered as their five players - Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Marcus Stoinis who were in the preliminary squad ruled out from the competition.
Australia also registered their lowest ODI total in Asia. Previously, they had managed to amass a total of 139 against India in Sharjah. Also, it is the second-lowest total (107) against Sri Lanka surpassing the previous total of 158 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
