Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 174 runs in the 2nd ODI at Colombo. White washed Australia by 2-0.

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Sri Lanka defeated Australia by huge margin of 174 runs in the second ODI at Colombo and White washed Australia for the first time by 2-0.
In this match Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat first.
While batting first Sri Lanka put up good total of 281 runs for 4 wickets in 50 overs.
Kusal Mendis made a brilliant hundred of 101 runs from 115 balls hitting 11 fours.
Nishan Madushka made 51 runs.. Path in Nissanka made only 6 runs and Kamindu Mendis contributed 4 runs.
Captain Charith Asalanka made quick fire 78 not out runs from 66 balls hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes. Janith Liyanage remained not out on 32 runs from 21 balls hitting 3 fours and two sixes.
For Australia one wicket each was taken by Ben Dwarshuis, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa.
In reply Australia were bowled out 107 runs only in 24.2 overs and lost the match by 174 runs and also lost the two match series 2-0.
Steven Smith top scored with 29 runs and Jos Inglis made 22 runs, Travis Head 18 runs. No other batsman even reached two digits.
Dunith Wellalage took 4 wickets, Wanindu Hasaranga got three wickets and three wickets were also taken by Asitha Fernando.
Sri Lanka white washed Australia by 2-0.
Kusal Mendis was adjudged Player of the Match and Charith Asalanka as Player of the Series.

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