Glenn Maxwell hit an unbeaten 80 from 51 balls as Australia beat Sri Lanka by two wickets in a rain-affected first one-day worldwide in Pallekele.
Kusal Mendis (86), Pathum Nissanka (56) and Danushka Gunathilaka (55) all shone as Sri Lanka piled up 300 for seven from their 50 overs within the day-night encounter.
Captain Aaron Finch (44) and Steve Smith (53) bought Australia off to a powerful begin as they chased a goal later revised to 282 from 44 overs after an interruption, however Sri Lanka claimed wickets at common intervals.
Wanindu Hasaranga was the choose of bowlers, taking 4 for 58 to maintain the hosts in competition however Marcus Stoinis (44) and Maxwell, who hit six sixes and 6 fours, noticed Australia dwelling.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
