Australia dominated Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup match, with key events including Chamari Athapaththu being dismissed lbw by Ash Gardner, and Gunaratne being dismissed lbw by Megan Schutt. Phoebe Litchfield returned for Australia, while Ellyse Perry played in her ninth T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, but Australia’s strong batting and bowling line-up proved too much for them. The match took place in hot conditions in Sharjah, with Australia preparing for the heat with sauna sessions. Despite being Asian Cup champions, Sri Lanka have never beaten Australia in a T20 match. The tournament has already seen a surprise result, with New Zealand defeating India by 58 runs. The game in Sharjah saw Sri Lanka struggle to score against Australia’s strong team. The match highlights Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket, as they aim for their seventh T20 World Cup title.
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