The wicketkeeper scored 26 not out to help the tourists chase down 125 target and take unassailable 2-0 lead into final match on Saturday
The Lions showed far more fight in the second match, however, as Hasaranga weaved some magic with Australia collapsing to 99 for seven. The leg-spinner took figures of four for 33, and almost secured a hat-trick after removing Glenn Maxwell and Ashton Agar in consecutive balls. But Wade was able to steady the innings as he received solid support from the fast bowler Jhye Richardson to help give Australia a 2-0 lead.
But Maxwell ended the partnership in the 12th over with Asalanka skying a ball to Finch. Mendis’s knock ended in bizarre fashion, departing after falling back into his stumps after being hit in the helmet by a delivery from Jhye Richardson.