Sri Lanka achieved a historic whitewash of Australia in a one-day series, securing a resounding 174-run victory at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia were bowled out for 107, falling short of Sri Lanka's challenging 282 target. This marked the first time Australia had lost all their matches in a nine-one-day series in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka have completed their first whitewash of Australia in a one-day series with a record-breaking 174-run victory at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Acting captain Steve Smith top-scored with 29 as Australia lost their last seven wickets for just 28. Asalanka had another imposing match on Friday, scoring an unbeaten 78 from 66 balls as Sri Lanka finished their innings strongly.
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