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PERTH: Australia exhausted Sri Lanka by bristles runs in the third tri-series one-day all-embracing at the WACA Ground on Friday.

Sent in to bat by Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene, Australia fabricated 231 from 49.1 overs.

In reply, Sri Lanka was absolved for 226 in 49.5 overs, falling aloof abbreviate afterwards defective 18 runs to win from the final over.

Man-of-the-match Michael Clarke top denticulate for the home ancillary with 57 from 88 balls, while Sri
Lanka's bristles frontline bowlers all claimed two wickets anniversary and were backed by some superb fielding.

The tourists got off to a acceptable alpha in the chase, but absent their way afterwards Kumar Sangakkara was run out for 22.

Tillakaratne Dilshan fabricated 40 and Dinesh Chandimal 37, while Angelo Mathews approved bravely to assemblage the account backward in the innings with 64, putting on 46 for the aftermost wicket with Dhammika Prasad (15 not out).

Spinner Xavier Doherty best up two wickets for 24 runs from his 10 overs.

The abutting bout in the alternation takes abode in Adelaide on Sunday amid Australia and India.

Match scores: Australia all out 231 (49.1 overs); Sri Lanka 226 (49.5 overs).