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Serving an impressive knock at the crease, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758’s opening batsman, Upul Tharanga, went on to earn an impressive century for his side, during the 3rd One Day International (ODI) fixture against the Australian tourists.
The match came as part of the ongoing Australia’s Tour to Sri Lanka and was being staged at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, at Hambantota, on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
The fixture initially took to the field after the Australian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, won the toss and chose to kick off the team’s session by fielding first, forcing the Sri Lankan hosts into their batting gear.
Taking their mark on the crease, Sri Lanka’s innings was brought alive when Tharanga, coupled with the Lankan Captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DE-Bollinger-c1348.
Offering an impressive opening for the side, Tharanga went on to add an opening boundary to the team’s scorecard, offering the bowling side what the visitors were getting into, since the match comes as a potent bout for Sri Lanka; for the team to ensure
its standing on the proceeding ODI series.
However, as the procession went on, the batting duo took on constructive batting, earning some fair numbers for the team.
With the constant aid of the skipper, Tharanga finally trailed into earning his half century, coming in the 18th over of the day.
Paving a notable sum for the side, the openers finally suffered a blow to their partnership after Bollinger came out successful in dismissing Dilshan, who marked his return after scoring an impressive 55.
Joined in by veteran batsman and former skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779, the new formed pair took on another impressive show of batting, paving the side into earning a notable score.
With the arrival of Shane Watson’s over, and the 37th of the innings, Tharanga finally cruised into marking his century.
The ton came as the 4th of the year for the Lankan batsman, while for the ongoing series, the score marks a potent comeback, following some disappointing performances in the opening two fixtures.
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