Mendis Shines as Sri Lanka Sweeps Series Against Australia

Sri Lanka clinched a series win against Australia with a dominant 174-run victory in the second one-day international. Kusal Mendis's century and Dunith Wellalage's four wickets starred in the match. Australia struggled against Sri Lankan bowling, with their score being among the lowest in their history against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka claimed a sweeping series victory against Australia with a commanding 174-run win in the second one-day international. Kusal Mendis was a standout performer, scoring his fifth century with 101 runs, supported by Charith Asalanka's unbeaten 78, as Sri Lanka posted a total of 281-4.

Australia's batting faltered significantly, succumbing to a mere 107 runs, one of their lowest scores against Sri Lanka. Dunith Wellalage shone with the ball, taking four wickets for 35. Despite a promising 46-run partnership between captain Steven Smith and Josh Inglis, Australia's effort was undermined by a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack.

Australia made five changes to their lineup, experimenting ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Captain Steven Smith expressed the need to try different strategies and give players time in the middle, aiming for better performance in future tournaments. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's win showcased their ongoing improvement in international cricket.