Australia sets a victory target of 254 for Sri Lanka

Australia set a victory target of 254 for Sri Lanka in the CB tri-series match in Sydney. On a slow batting track, Australia managed to score 253/6 in 50 overs. Michael Clarke remained unbeaten on 77, while Hopes remained not out on 34. Gilchrist and Hayden scored 61 and 42 respectively. For Sri Lanka, Vaas and Amerasinghe took 2 wickets each. Sri Lanka were 8 for no loss in 3.3 overs when reports last came in.