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Patna : Australia defeated Sri Lanka (SL) by 7 wickets in a Group 1 match of ICC T20 World Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE, on October 28, 2021, late night, as opener David Warner scored 65 runs in 42 balls hitting 10 fours while his opening partner Aaron Finch ( captain) scored 37 in 23 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell scored 5 runs. Warner and Finch added 70 runs for the 1st wicket. Leg spinner Sfam Zampa was named Player Of The Match for taking 2/12 in 4 overs. Australia had won the toss and opted to bowl.
chasing a target of 155 runs, Australia scored 155/3 in 17 overs. Steven Smith remained unbeaten on 28 in 26 balls with just 1 four while all-rounder Marcus Stoinis remained 16 not out in 7 balls hitting 2 fours and 1 six.Leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 2/22 in 4 overs while medium fast bowler Dasun Shanaka ( captain) took 1/6 in 1 over. Warner fell to Shanaka.
Earlier batting first, SL had scored 154/6 in 20 overs with opener Kusal Perera (wk) and Charith Asalanka scoring 35 runs each while Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored an unbeaten 33 runs.