Summary

  • Sri Lanka chase down 182 for loss of just two wickets - report

  • Nissanka hits 52-ball century and takes stunning catch

  • Australia's hopes hanging by a thread following defeat

  • They need Ireland to beat Zimbabwe on Tuesday to retain hope

  • Australia lose last five wickets for seven runs in slumping to 181 all out

  • Openers share 104-run stand before collapse

  • Hemantha takes three wickets as SL fight back

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Live Reporting

by Timothy Abraham

  1. SL 85-1

    Kusal Mendis has the bit between his teeth here.

    He sweeps Cooper Connolly fine for four.

    Connolly slaps his hands together in frustration.

  2. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    A wonderful cricket shot. Kusal Mendis doesn't charge the wicket before the ball is released. Mendis sees the line and length, then makes his movement.

  3. SL 81-1

    Wowzers. Inside out from Kusal Mendis who hits superbly over the top for four.

  4. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    One thing with this Sri Lanka side is they understand the conditions so well and they won't panic at any stage.

  5. SL 76-1

    Kusal Mendis rocks on his heels and heaves Adam Zampa into the leg side for four.

  6. Why is Adam Zampa wearing eye patches?

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    Australia spinner Adam Zampa is wearing strips under his eyes today which are designed to help prevent glare from the floodlights. Steve Smith did similar in the Ashes. Head to our explainer - which is from the Ashes - to see why batters and fielders use the patches.

  7. SL 70-1

    Dragged down by Adam Zampa and Kusal Mendis pulls it decisively for four.

  8. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    With Adam Zampa coming into the attack, this is a huge phase for both teams.

  9. SL 66-1

    Cooper Connolly is able to stifle some of Sri Lanka's momentum as they milk five singles off the over.

    Mitchell Marsh made a diving stop in the covers and is now in some discomfort.

    Adam Zampa warming up.

  10. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Mitch Marsh is deep in conversation with Andrew McDonald. That flew off the edge from Pathum Nissanka. He gets four and that is all that matters to Sri Lanka. You can feel momentum shifting in the game.

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  11. Sri Lanka 61-1 at drinks

    A dream start for Sri Lanka as they reach drinks

    Pathum Nissanka punishes one a little short from Marcus Stoinis with another aggressive whip into the leg side.

    Nissanka then guides one fine - just beyond the dive of Josh Inglis - for another boundary.

  12. Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    This is such a big over for Australia if they can find one more wicket.

  13. SL 52-1

    A dainty flick of the wrists and Kusal Mendis dabs Marcus Stoinis through point for four.

  14. Sri Lanka are motoring, but they're still behind Australia on the worm. It is Australia's poor end to their innings which may cost them.

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  15. SL 48-1

    Pathum Nissanka has moved on to 30 of 17 balls.

    A great start by Sri Lanka.

  16. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It was a great shot, but it was there to be hit. It was wide outside of off stump.

  17. 6 runs

    SL 42-1

    Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis (L) and Pathum Nissanka run between the wicketsGetty Images

    Pathum Nissanka nails a switch hit off Cooper Connolly over the rope for six.

    Superbly executed.

  18. SL 35-1

    Cooper Connolly, with a lesser-spotted centre parting, into the attack.

  19. How's stat?!

    Sri Lanka have scored two-thirds of their runs behind square on the leg side!

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  20. Mendis not out

    Missing leg stump. Kusal Mendis is comfortably safe.