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AUSTRALIA TOUR OF SRI LANKA, 2016

Series at stake for Sri Lanka in fourth ODI

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Angelo Mathews and Co. have their work cut out in the penultimate ODI of the series
Angelo Mathews and Co. have their work cut out in the penultimate ODI of the series © Cricbuzz

After spoiling Tillakaratne Dilshan's farewell party, Australia would look to seal the series with yet another win when they take on hosts Sri Lanka in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday (August 31).

Having conceded the preceding Test series 3-0, the visitors made a strong comeback in the 50-over version to take an early lead with a three-wicket win in the opening game. Even as Angelo Mathews's all-round show helped Sri Lanka square the series in the second match, Australia just about managed to hold their nerve and clinch the see-saw game on Sunday that denied Dilshan a fairytale end.

Steven Smith's controversial decision to leave the tour midway through the series created a furore, but David Warner took to captaincy like a

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