Charith Asalanka scored a career-best 127 to help Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs in the opener of a two-match one-day international cricket series on Wednesday. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 214 in 46 overs after Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat first at Colombo’s R.

Sri Lanka 's cricket team pulled off a stunning 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Colombo. The win was primarily due to the phenomenal performance of captain Charith Asalanka, who scored a brilliant century.

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A bold hundred from captain Charith Asalanka has led Sri Lanka to a competitive total of 214 in their first ODI against Australia in Colombo. | ESPN.com