Marcus Stoinis took Hasranga on and changed the whole complexion of the game. On one end Finch was struggling but on the other end, Stoinis struck at a strike rate of more than 300, additionally, this win would also help Australia with its net run rate.
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The defending champions didnβt have a good start while attempting to chase down a difficult score of 158. In seven overs, they failed to hit a single boundary. The score read 38/1 with both batters, Finch and Marsh, having trouble with timing.
The introduction of Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lankaβs best bowler of the competition, into the attack would have made the Islanders the happier team since the lone left-hander in the top order had also been removed.
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But for the Sri Lankan leggie, it was a day to forget. He gave up 15 runs in his first over. Despite Mitchell Marshβs loss in the next over, Maxwell continued to attack Hasaranga. Even after Maxwellβs dismissal, there was no respite for him.
Marcus Stoinis took Hasranga on and changed the whole complexion of the game. On one end Finch was struggling but on the other end, Stoinis struck at a strike rate of more than 300, additionally, this win would also help Australia with its net run rate.
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