Sangakkara and Dilshan Dump Australia Out

Sri Lanka dumped Australia out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a six-wicket victory at Trent Bridge. Kumar Sangakkara played a captain’s innings to lead them across the line, with an over to spare, as they chased 160 after Tillakaratne Dilshan sparked the pursuit with an innovative 53 off 32 balls. Australia were set back by a magnificent display from Ajantha Mendis who bamboozled with his variations and although the match went to the final over Sri Lanka always held the edge. Australia‘s stay in this tournament – the international title they don’t hold – lasted four days and now [...]

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