AUS vs SL T20 World Cup: Marcus Stoinis slams breathtaking fifty, powers AUS to 7 wicket win over SL

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Marcus Stoinis returned to form with a magnificent fifty to help Australia thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in a Super 12 encounter in Perth on Tuesday, resuming their T20 World Cup campaign.

Sri Lanka had a good start in their 157-run defense. Wanindu Hasaranga was brought in to tighten up the attack, but he ended up being the most costly bowler in the park tonight. 

Sri Lanka did everything, and bowlers like Lahiru Kumara and Maheesh Theekshana bowled brilliantly until for his last over, but they were unable to halt Marcus Stoinis’ assault and were convincingly beaten in the end. They will now try to recover in the next game.

Australia batted brilliantly, and they cruised to victory courtesy to some incredible hitting by Marcus Stoinis. The hosts have significantly increased their net run rate from where it was, giving them a good chance to make a comeback in the tournament.

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