Sri Lanka beat Australia by 20 runs to book their place in the last four.
Sri Lanka seal semi-final berth with win over Australia Sri Lanka beat Australia by 20 runs to book their place in the last four. Jun 18, 2013 11:40 am IST Published On Jun 18, 2013 11:40 am IST Last Updated On May 16, 2014 13:45 pm IST Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Sri Lanka beat Australia by 20 runs to book their place in the last four. (All Images AFP) Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Mahela Jayawardene scored 84 from 81 to play a good knock under pressure. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Lahiru Thirimanne played a good hand of 57. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email But the Australian bowlers struck back to get crucial wickets. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Sri Lanka ultimately got to 253/8 in 50 overs. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email The Lankan bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets even though Australia scored at a brisk rate. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Australia eventually folded for 233 and the 20-run win booked Sri Lanka a date with India in the second semi-final.
