Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Score

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: Without key players, including captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Australia find themselves in a tough spot with the Champions Trophy to follow after today's last ODI of the two-match series against Sri Lanka. Also unavailable are Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh, while Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement.

The Australian batting also struggled in the first ODI, bowled out for just 165 in their 49-run defeat. In contrast, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka carried the team on his shoulders with a career-best 127 before Maheesh Theekshana rocked the Australian chase with a four-wicket haul.

09:04 (IST) Feb 14

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Live

Sri Lanka, who have not qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy that begins on February 19, will like to assert their presence as a potent force in 50-overs cricket by winning the series against the world champions.

09:02 (IST) Feb 14

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Live

If Sri Lanka win today, it will be their second consecutive bilateral ODI series win against Australia.

08:58 (IST) Feb 14

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Live

Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the series when the stunned the world champions with a 49-run victory in the first ODI on Wednesday, thanks to captain Charith Asalanka career-best 127.

08:57 (IST) Feb 14

SL vs AUS 2nd ODI Live

Hello and welcome to Timesofindia.com's continued live coverage of cricket from around the world, and today's action begins in Colombo with the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia.

SL vs AUS Live Score: After a shocking victory over Australia in the first ODI, a confident Sri Lanka will aim for a series sweep by winning the last ODI of the two-match series today.

The Lankans have an opportunity to add more pressure on a depleted Australian squad ahead of the Champions Trophy, as the world champions appear to be struggling in the absence of key players.