Australia beat Sri Lanka in 4th T20I: Records broken
Sri Lanka suffered another loss in the hands of Australia in the ongoing five-match T20I series. Australia hammered the visitors in the fourth T20I on Friday to take a 4-0 lead. Batting first Sri Lanka were restricted to 139/8 in 20 overs. Jhye Richardson claimed two scalps. In response, the hosts got past the target (143/4). Here are the key records that were broken.
Why does this story matter?
This was another strong show by the Aussies, who have now extended their run. Australia were once again prolific across departments to tame the Lankans. Australia will hope to seal the series 5-0 now and keep their heads high. The ICC T20 World Cup champions could be the favorites to defend the crown later this year. They have a good squad depth.
How did the match pan out?
The Lankan openers added 35 runs for the opening wicket. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis added another 41 runs. From 76/1 at at one stage, Lankans suffered a collapse. Jhye Richardson was terrific, claiming 2/20 from his four overs. Spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa took one wicket each. In response, the Aussies got past Sri Lanka's target to extend their authority.
Aussie bowlers claim these feats
Zampa claimed figures worth 1/26 in four overs. He has raced to 70 T20I wickets for Australia at 20.64. He is now the 16th bowler to claim 70-plus scalps in T20Is. Richardson (2/20) has registered his best bowling figures in T20Is. Agar (1/16) has raced to 45 T20I scalps at 21.20. Kane Richardson (2/44) has surpassed Nathan Coulter-Nile (34) in terms of wickets (35).
Nissanka the lone hero for Lanka with the bat
Pathum Nissanka was the best performer for a sorry Lankan side with the bat. The opener slammed a 40-ball 46. He hit four fours. Nissanka has now raced to 473 runs in T20Is at 31.53.
Aussies extend the H2H record
This was the 21st T20I between the two sides. Australia have extended their lead to 20-10. The second T20I was tied before Australia sealed a Super Over win. The Aussies have now won nine successive T20I matches against Sri Lanka (including the second T20I). The visitors have now lost eight successive T20I matches Down Under.
Maxwell surpasses 1,950 runs in T20Is
Glenn Maxwell (48*) played a crucial knock for Australia, sharing a valuable stand alongside Josh Inglis, who made a 20-ball 40. Maxwell played the support act and helped Australia chase down the target. He surpassed Ross Taylor (1,909) and JP Duminy (1,934) in terms of runs. Maxwell has raced to 1,953 runs in T20Is at 31.00.
