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Article: Sri Lanka end the Australian dream.
- Article from:
- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- June 9, 2009
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Byline: David Clough
AUSTRALIA were hustled out of the World Twenty20 last night as Sri Lanka booked their place in the Super Eights with a six-wicket Group C victory.
Indian Premier League star Tillekeratne Dilshan (53) dispatched the Australian attack to all corners of Trent Bridge on his way to 26-ball 50 at the top of the order.
Then in pursuit of only 159-9, Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara (55no) did enough to complete the job with six balls to spare.
A previously unscheduled ...