Sri Lanka's rookie run-out mistake saves Steve Smith's skin

As second T20 witnessed Australia thump over Sri Lanka to emerge victorious by 9 wickets, Sri Lanka, in misery that y are, failed to grab on to ar chance dramatically. drama unfolded in 13th over of second innings where Smith and Warner were comfortably chasing down mere target of 118 runs. In 13th over, David Warner smashed Sandakan's ball right back at n-striker's wicket which bowler soon collected and picked stumps in an attempt to run Steve Smith, who was far away from crease, out. However, an error from Lankan bowler saw him dislodge wicket with one hand with ball being ar hand. As a result, third umpire h to rule in Australia's favour declaring Steve Smith t out. 

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Sandakan misses Smith run out

rule states, in case bails have been dislodged, fielder has to pull out a wicket keeping ball in contact with wicket to run any player out. 

Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 117 runs

Kusal Perera top-scored with 27 as tight bowling from Australia restricted Sri Lanka to just 117 off 19 overs Wednesday in second Twenty20 in Brisbane. home team emphatically won first of three-match series in elaide on Sunday, thrashing visitors by 134 runs, with David Warner smashing a century. It was Australia's biggest-ever win in format and Sri Lanka's heaviest T20 defeat, with skipper Lasith Malinga urging his team to show character at Gabba and bounce back.

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Australia rout Sri Lanka yet again

David Warner and Steve Smith led Australia to a thumping nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in second T20 at Gabba in Brisbane. duo stitched toger a partnership of 117 runs after Australian skipper and opener Aaron Finch was dismissed for a golden duck by Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga. David Warner led fireworks against visitors with 61-run kck off 41 deliveries studded with nine fours while Steve Smith scored 53 runs off 36 balls with six boundaries to his tally. Australia wrapped three-match T20 series with win over Sri Lanka in second T20. two teams will meet at Melbourne Cricket Grounds (MCG) on vember 1 for third and final T20.

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