Sri Lanka managed to defeat the visitors Australia during the second One Day International of the series.
An all-round performance from Chamika Karunaratne ensured that the home side won the second contest by a margin of 26 runs.
Mighty Australia collapsed under pressure as they lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs and were bowled out for 189.
Both teams will now take on each other during the third match of the series to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium, today.
The visitors will have to plan a counter to the spin bowling attack of the home team as they continue to give away their wickets while not being able to score freely against them.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are also facing problems in the batting department.
Despite getting some decent starts, none of the Sri Lanka batters managed to score big runs in the second ODI.
The home team will want to put on a better batting display in the third match of the series.
A fresh pitch at R Premadasa Stadium awaits both teams. Australia might benefit from this as the fresh strip might not offer much turn to the spinners.
However, the rain and thunderstorms could play a spoilsport in the third ODI.
After winning the second ODI, Sri Lanka will want to play with the same playing XI in the third match as well.
Star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga might make a comeback in the playing XI if he has recovered from his groin strain.
For Australia Star batter Steve Smith hurt his left quad during the second ODI and will be replaced with all-rounder Cameron Green.
