T20 World Cup 2022: The Australian cricket team made a spectacular comeback in the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka by 7 wickets on Tuesday. Aaron Finch shore past Dasun Shanaka and co. To remain in the race for the semi-finals in their second match.
Chasing the target of 158 runs at the Perth Stadium, the Australian team managed to wrap up the match on the basis of knocks in 17 overs. Marcus Stoinis And Glen Maxwell, Stoinis played a blistering innings of 59 runs in 18 balls, while Maxwell scored 23 runs in 12 balls. Aaron Finch took one end with an innings of 31 runs in 42 balls. With this victory, Australia won their first match after losing the first match against New Zealand.
After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka managed to score 157 runs. Pathum Nisanka and Charith Aslanka acted from the side of Lanka. While the former carefully held one end to give a start, Aslanka exploded, in the end, to take Sri Lanka to 157. However, the goal was not enough to stop the defending champions.
Australia suffered a defeat against New Zealand in their opening match of the Super 12 stage. Aussies were bowled out for 111 in the chase of 200, giving the Black Caps a massive 89-run victory.
At the same time, Sri Lanka won their first match against Ireland. Chasing 129 runs in 15 overs, Sri Lankan team won the match by 9 wickets. Australia will now face England in a blockbuster match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 28 October. Sri Lanka will now face New Zealand on 29 October at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia Playing XI:
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat CumminsAshton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka Playing XI:
Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (Week), Dhananjay De SilvaCharit Aslanka, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Theksana, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara