Australia’s openers Aaron Finch and David Warner made light work of chasing Sri Lanka’s 128 in the first T20 international
Australia sealed a 10-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo on Tuesday. Sent in to bat, Sri Lanka looked to be in control at 100 for one in the 12th over but they were bundled out for 128 as Josh Hazlewood took three wickets in an over to finish with four for 16, while Mitchell Starc took three for 26.
Aaron Finch and David Warner struck an unbeaten opening partnership of 134 as Australia, the T20 world champions, wrapped up the match with six overs to spare after the game was twice delayed by rain.Board announced before the match that fast bowler Sean Abbott would return home after breaking a finger in the nets.
The second T20 match will be held on Wednesday with the third on Saturday. The teams will then play five one-day internationals and two Tests.
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