Sri Lanka outplayed Australia in the first ODI and won the game by 49 runs. It was one of the best wins for the hosts after losing the Test series. Captain Charith Asalanka played a responsible innings, scoring 127 runs off 126 balls, including 14 boundaries and five sixes. The other batters failed to put runs on the board. Hence, Sri Lanka scored just 214 runs in the first innings. The best performance was by the bowlers who defended such a low total in front of the Aussies. Sri Lanka will hope to continue the momentum in the upcoming game as well.
Here are the predicted Sri Lanka’s top 3 performers from the 2nd ODI against Australia:
1. Maheesh Theekshana

Spin wizard Maheesh Theekshana was the nightmare for Australia in the first ODI. He claimed four wickets in 9.5 overs and conceded just 40 runs. He had the best bowling figures in the game, helping Sri Lanka get past the victory line. Theekshana will be an important member of the upcoming game as well.
2. Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage claimed two wickets and scored 30 runs off 34 balls, including two boundaries and one six. His contribution was very valuable in the game. He will be expected to do the same thing in the upcoming game as well. With that, Sri Lanka can whitewash the ODI series.
3. Asitha Fernando

Asitha Fernando was also a top performer who took two wickets in five overs and conceded just 23 runs. He was economical throughout the game with his brilliant bowling. Sri Lanka got lucky with the bowlers this time who defended such a low score in front of the mighty Aussies.
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