As it happened: Australia clean sweeped the three-match series as it emerged victorious against Sri Lanka by 7 wickets to win the 3rd T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After opting to bowl first, Australia restricted Sri Lanka 142 runs with Kusal Perera top-scoring for the Islanders. The hosts then made easy work of the modest target as they chased it down in just 17.4 overs. David Warner hit an unbeaten 50-ball 57 to power Australia to a third successive win over Sri Lanka in the T20I series.
Australia vs Sri Lanka scorecard:
Squad:
Australia: Aaron Finch (capt), David Warner, Steve Smith, Ben McDermott, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Shehan Jayasuriya, Oshada Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga (capt), Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara