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Patna : Sri Lanka (SL) scored a modest 121/6 in 20 overs in 3rd T20I against Australia at Manuka Oval, Canberra, Australia, on February 15, 2022, as fast medium bowler Kane Richardson took 3/21 in 4 overs. SL scored 45 runs in last 5 overs losing two wickets. Australia had won the toss and opted to bowl. Australia lead the five-match series 2-0.
For SL, captain Dasun Shanaka ( batting all-rounder) scored 39 runs in 38 balls hitting 5 fours while Dinesh Chandimal (wk) scored 25 runs in 29 balls with 1 four. SL were reduced to 40/4 after 7.2 overs. They lost their first wicket that of opener Danushka Gunathilaka (9) with only 17 runs on board. Charith Asalanka fell to Kane Richardson for 6 making it 23/2.
Kusal Mendis fell to spinner Ashton Agar for 4 and it was 38/3. Opener Pathum Nissanka fell to all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for 16 in 21 balls with 2 fours and it was 40/4. Chandimal and Dasun Shanaka added 47 runs for the 5th wicket. Chandimal fell to Richardson for 25 making it 87/5. Chamika Karunaratne fell to fast medium bowler Josh Hazlewood for 8 and it was 115/6 after 19.3 overs.