A second-wicket stand of 170 between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis was key to the victory which has given Sri Lanka a 2-1 lead
Australia insisted they did not make a mistake by going without a frontline leg-spinner after a six-wicket defeat against a record-breaking Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Beyond this bilateral series, however, bigger questions continue to remain around Australia’s bowling structure in the lead-up to the World Cup in India next year. With Adam Zampa back home on paternity leave, Australia decided not to play Mitchell Swepson. Where Sri Lanka were able to get great purchase out of their wrist spinner Jeffrey Vanderlay and his return of three for 49, Australia were forced to turn to Marnus Labuschagne for seven overs of leg-breaks.
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