Live Score Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Today's Match Updates From Dubai: Warner, Finch Off to Solid Start in 155-Run Chase

The Aussie openers have decided that they will look to attack the bowlers in every over and David Warner’s reverse-sweep to Maheesh was an indication for that. Six runs came from the over despite a boundary from Warner. Sri Lanka need some early wickets to make something from this match. AUS 15/0 in 2 overs vs SL (154/6)

Nine runs came from the first over of Karunaratne but he put Aaron Finch on the toes with some sharp in-swingers which hit his pads. The opening partnership is going to be crucial for Australia here in this chase as it’s a good pitch for the duo to get back to running ways. AUS 9/0 in 1 over vs SL (154/6)

Australia openers Aaron Finch and David Warner are out in the middle to start the chase. While Chamika Karunaratne to start the proceedings with the new ball.

After being asked to bat, Sri Lanka started well in the powerplay overs to score 53 runs for the loss of only one wicket. Perera, Asalanka carried their charge forward after the powerplay but Zampa and Mitchell Starc triggered a mini-collapse in the middle overs to shift momentum in Australia’s favour. However, a responsible knock from Rajapaksa guides them to a fighting total.

10 runs from the final over as Sri Lanka managed to put a challenging total in front of Australia. It was a tight over from Hazlewood as he didn’t give enough room to the batters to free their arms. In the end, Rajapakse played a responsible knock to give his bowlers something to fight for. SL 154/6 in 20 overs

Nine runs from the penultimate over from Mitchell Starc. Sri Lanka are marching towards the 150-run mark which will give them a physiological advantage mind. Josh Hazlewood will bowl the final over. Despite not taking any wicket, Hazlewood has been phenomenal tonight with his line and lengths. SL 144/6 in 19 overs

Short ball from Cummins and he also took away the pace from it to surprise the Sri Lanka captain as he tries to pull it but only manages an edge. Matthew Wade behind the stumps takes an easy catch as Shanaka departs for just 12. SL 134/6 in 17.4 overs

Excellent over for Sri Lanka as seventeen runs came from it. Rajapaksha made a smart choice to attack the weakest link in the Australia bowling attack. The southpaw smashed him all around the park as Stoinis failed to execute his plan in a pressure situation. SL 128/5 in 17 overs

A very tidy over from Pat Cummins as only six runs came from it. Australia will be more than happy to give single from here as the bowlers’ top priority is to avoid getting hit for boundaries. SL 111/5 in 16 overs

A decent over for Sri Lanka after a long time as eight runs came from it. Shanaka and Rajapaksha are going to be the key for Sri Lanka to post anything near 150 from here. Aaron Finch has used his bowlers quite well tonight which put the Sri Lanka batters on their toes. SL 105/5 in 15 overs

Finally, an over without a wicket as Sri Lanka batters are playing with a cautious approach now after losing wickets in a bundle. Adam Zampa finished his quota of four overs with an astonishing figure of 2/12. SL 97/5 in 14 overs

Another over and another wicket! Australia have managed to trigger a collapse in the middle-order as Mitchell Starc strikes again to get the better of Wanindu Hasaranga. Sri Lanka, who were on the top of the game a few minutes back are now under immense pressure, now the responsibility is on skipper Shanka’s shoulder to guide his team to a fighting total. SL 94/5 in 12.2 overs

Sri Lanka are losing the way here as Avishka Fernando with a poor shot selection lost his wicket to Adam Zampa. The right-hander tries to sweep it but only gets an edge to it as Steve Smith take another easy catch. It’s the perfect time for Australia to put pressure on Sri Lanka and sneak in with some economical overs. SL 90/4 in 11.5 overs

BOWLED! Mitchell Starc gets the last laugh in the battle against Kusal Perera after getting hit for a maximum. An absolute toe-crusher destroys the timbers as Starc gets his first wicket of the night. Perera looked very disappointed with his judgement of the ball length. SL 86/3 in 10.3 overs

MASSIVE! Adam Zampa gets the big wicket of Charith Asalanka as Sri Lanka lost their second wicket. Asalanka tried to attack the leggie and lofts the ball in the air but picks the man in the deep as Steve Smith takes a comfortable catch. A very important breakthrough for AustraliaSL 78/2 in 9.4 overs to shift the momentum in their favour.

Kusal Perera is getting into his groove and it’s a warning for Australia as if he gets going then it will be difficult for Australia to stop him. 11 runs came from the Marcus Stoinis’ over courtesy of Perera two cracking boundaries. SL 75/1 in 9 overs

Adam Zampa is getting the turn from the surface which is a good sign for Australi. However, they need to break this stand in the middle as it is growing with each passing over. Only four runs came from the Zampa’s over. SL 64/1 in 8 overs

Marcus Stoinis came into the attack early tonight after Glenn Maxwell suffered some hammering from Asalanka. Stoinis bowled a tidy over and gave just 7 runs from it. Sri Lanka batters are playing with some responsibility here to give themselves enough wickets to attack in the second half. SL 60/1 in 7 overs

Sri Lanka finished the powerplay on a high as they managed to collect 53 runs in the first six overs of the game. Australia need to break this stand as both Asalanka and Perera are explosive batters who like to play strokes at regular intervals. SL 53/1 in 6 overs

Another tidy over from Josh Hazlewood as only five runs came from it. The lanky pacer bowled four consecutive dot balls and forced Asalanka to play a risky shot, which he did to score a boundary. SL 46/1 in 5 overs