Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Lahiru Thirimanne struck his first one-day century as Sri Lanka levelled the one-day series against Australia with a convincing eight-wicket win on Sunday.
Sri Lanka put the hosts in to bat after rain delayed the start at the Adelaide Oval and the bowlers capitalised on cloud cover and moisture in the pitch to restrict Australia to 170 all out.
Lahiru Thirimanne of Sri Lanka plays a shot during their second one-day international (ODI) cricket series against Australia in Adelaide January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Regi VargheseThe tourists' reply started poorly when Upal Thuranga was caught behind off Clint McKay for 0 but Thirimanne (102 not out) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (51) dug in to help Sri Lanka reach 172-2 with almost 10 overs remaining.
The series is level at 1-1 after two of the five matches, with the teams next meeting in Brisbane on Friday.
(Writing by Stuart Condie in Sydney; Editing by Clare Fallon)
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