(UDHAYAM, ADELAIDE) – Sri Lanka will eye a historic clean-sweep over the second-string Australian side in a three-match series, when the two teams clash in the 3rd and final T20I at the Adelaide Oval this afternoon.
Sri Lanka has taken an unassailable lead in the three-match series by 2-0, having won two thrilling games against the hosts who are without their preferred XI.
Australia has paid the price of playing some ordinary cricket in a series when those on the benches had a perfect opportunity to make big statements.
The defeat at Geelong has extended Sri Lanka’s domination over Australia by 5-0 in T20I cricket Down Under, and the hosts are presented with an opportunity to dig deep and end their horrible run.
Niroshan Dickwella will miss the 3rd T20 in Adelaide after being suspended for two limited-over matches.
The wicketkeeper/batsman’s accumulated demerit points reached five within a two-year period after his latest breach of the ICC code of conduct for dissent.
Australia swept Sri Lanka 2-0 when they faced off in the T20Is in Sri Lanka last year. Today, Sri Lanka will have an opportunity to return the favour, and even go one better.
