David Warner (70*) and Josh Hazlewood (4/16) helped Australia beat Sri Lanka through 10 wickets and move 1-0 up within the three-match T20I collection.
Aaron Finch whilst batting in opposition to Sri Lanka. (Courtesy: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTSJosh Hazlewood took 4/16 within the first T20IAaron Finch scored an unbeaten 61 off 40David Warner remained unbeaten on 70 off 44
Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Tuesday heaped reward on rapid bowler Josh Hazlewood, announcing when he’s bowling at such constant lengths it turns into exhausting for batters to stand him.
Hazlewood took 4 wickets to lend a hand the T20 Global champions beat Sri Lanka through 10 wickets within the first T20I in Colombo.
“I believe with the ball, when Josh Hazlewood is bowling such constant lengths we all know as batters how exhausting it’s to stand that. We needed guys to take a chance enjoying the toughest photographs in opposition to that duration during the center overs. We controlled to get that. We controlled to keep watch over the center overs through getting wickets,” Finch mentioned after the event.
Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 128 in 19.3 overs. Whilst chasing a below-par general in a rain-hit 2d innings, Finch (61*) together with David Warner (70*) helped Australia move 1-0 up within the three-match collection.
Speaking concerning the opening partnership, Finch mentioned, “It used to be great to get a couple of runs and feature a actually just right partnership with Davey.”
Australia will meet Sri Lanka on June 8 for the second one T20I.