Blistering 127 by captain Charith Asalanka sets up winTourists fold against spin of Maheesh Theekshana
Sri Lanka have embarrassed a second string Australian side with a 49-run victory after an imposing century from captain Charith Asalanka in the opening ODI match in Colombo.
The hosts lost their first five wickets for 55 on Wednesday before Asalanka unleashed to score 127 in 126 balls with 14 fours and five sixes, taking Sri Lanka to 214.
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