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Australia vs Sri Lanka highlights: Second T20 live scores, blog

19th February, 2017
Venue: Shell Stadium, Geelong
Time: 7:40 (AEDT)
Odds: Australia $1.43, Sri Lanka $2.85
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19th February, 2017
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Match result:

An excellent knock from Asela Gunaratne was enough to deliver Sri Lanka a close win in the second T20 against Australia, and a series victory alongside that.

Final score
Australia 173
Sri Lanka 8/176

Match preview

Australia take on Sri Lanka in Geelong for the second match of this T20 series. Join The Roar from 7:20pm (AEDT) for live scores and updates.

Tonight the ‘best of the BBL’ have their second encounter against Sri Lanka.

A lot of critics have had their questions about the performance of the Australian side as scheduling means many first-choice players are preparing in India.

The intrigue in this series will be the coaching skills of Justin Langer, whom many believe is next in line for the Australian top job. How Langer performs with a B-string side will speak volumes.

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In spite of this, the young Australian side put Sri Lanka under pressure, leaving it to the final ball before the tourists finally claimed victory by five wickets.

It will be interesting to see whether hosting this game at Shell Stadium helps with attendance numbers. Both players and punters are a little over this endless summer of cricket, and this match now has to compete with AFL and NRL returning to TV.

For the sake of the game Cricket Australia will be hoping this marketing strategy pays off.

The player to watch for the match is James Faulkner. If Australia is looking for a genuine all-rounder to join the Test side, I can’t see a better man for the job. He’s got the skills with both bat and ball and it’s always exciting when he takes the stage. I’m actually surprised he’s not in India himself.

The first game was close, but the side still lacks balance and experience when compared to Sri Lanka.

Join The Roar from 7:20pm (AEDT) for live scores and updates.

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