Team Australia managed to post 176/5 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the 3rd T20I despite quick wickets in the middle. 

David Warner was the top scorer with 39 runs off 33 deliveries, while Marcus Stoinis followed with a 23-ball-38. Steve Smith scored 37 runs off 27 balls after Australia lost successive wickets in the 11th over. 

Maheesh Theekshana picked up 2 wickets while Wanindu Hasaranga & Praveen Jayawickrama picked up 1 wicket each. The Sri Lankan pacers remained wicketless. 

Earlier, Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss & opted to bat first against Australia in the 3rd T20I. This match is being played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

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