Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade lifts Australia out of trouble and to a gritty three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the second match of their Twenty20 series.
Australia have survived an electric spell from all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga to edge Sri Lanka by three wickets and wrap up their three-match Twenty20 series.3rd T20I - June 111st Test - June 29-July 3Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade handled the immense pressure of batting with the tail to secure victory with 13 balls to spare in Colombo on Wednesday night as the visitors took an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Only a night earlier, the same pair blasted Australia to a 10-wicket win when they passed Sri Lanka's score of 128 with six overs to spare. But Wade was able to steady the innings as he received solid support from fast bowler Jhye Richardson.
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