Australia captain Aaron Finch Terming his innings as “unusual” and “poor” after struggling to score 31 off 42 balls in his team’s seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Even if the finches could not break the shackles, Marcus Stoinis Recorded the fastest fifty by an Australian to help chase down the target of 158 runs in 16.3 overs. Stoinis played an unbeaten 18-ball 59 as he completed his half-century in 17 balls. But the usually attacking Finch was seen batting on a different pitch.
“Very happy (with the result). My innings was unusual, bad. I couldn’t hit the ball,” Finch said at the presentation ceremony.
Defending champions Australia entered the game after a loss to New Zealand in their first match.
He said, “The way we approached the bat was fine. It went a long way there, if we could get over that, it was important to set the back end of the innings.
“It would have been nice if I’d kicked earlier and made the chase a little easier, but overall, very clinical, I think with the ball as well.” Charit AslankaWith the help of 38 not out off 25 balls, Sri Lanka fought a battle of 157 for six after dismissing Australia.
Sri Lanka fought hard before being blown up by Stoinis’ brute force.
When asked about the powerplay, Finch said, “He bowled a tough length, it was tough. Such a big field, difficult to stand and deliver. It was good to get two points.” Speaking about Stoinis’ innings, the Australian skipper said, “It was a very special innings. Coming out with that intention is the main thing. When you go out to bat and have the presence of the crease, it is T20 is half the battle. Cricket.
“When you’ve got the skill he’s got, it’s a good combo.” Playing in front of his home crowd, Stoinis said he was nervous to start.
“To be honest I was really nervous being at home with a lot of family and friends in Perth today but really happy that we built a clinic today.
“Mentally I was well and refreshed for a while with this side strain, but so far so good. I felt good,” Stoinis said.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka He felt that his fast bowlers were not 100 percent in terms of fitness.
“I think the fast bowlers are not particularly well prepared. They are coming in after injury so I think that is why they get injured most of the time.
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Shanaka said, “It was really tough with the new ball. It’s very tough to move on. Even Finch struggled with the new ball. It was the latter part that he played really well.”
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