Gunaratne inspires SL to series victory over Australia

South Geelong, Australia

All-rounder Asela Gunaratne  struck a superb 84 off 46 balls to inspire Sri Lanka to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Australia in the second T20I. The touring side needed 48 runs off the last three overs to clinch the series and Gunaratne, who smashed five sixes and six fours, led the team home.

Brief scores: Australia: 173 all out in 20 overs (Henriques 56, Klinger 43; Kulasekara 4/31); Sri Lanka: 176/8 in 20 overs (Gunaratne 84*; Tye 3/37). 

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