Disciplined Australian bowling helped them in restricting Sri Lanka to 154/6 in the first innings of the 22nd match of the T20 World Cup in Dubai. 

On being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka was off to a flier despite losing Pathum Nissanka early. Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka added 63 runs for the second wicket in 44 balls. Asalanka smashed 35 off 27 balls while Perera hit 35 off 25 balls. 

Adam Zampa's economical spell of 2/12 in four overs kept things tight in the middle overs as Sri Lanka lost the run-scoring momentum. 

Bhanuka Rajapaksa's unbeaten 33 helped Sri Lanka post 154/6 at the end of the 20 overs. Apart from Zampa, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins also got two wickets each. 

Brief Scorecard: 

Sri Lanka - 154/6