PERTH, Australia, Feb 16 (AFP): Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said his team needed to play smarter cricket at international level after this week's 63- run loss to Australia.
Sri Lanka blew their chance to go top of the tri-series ladder here Friday when several batsmen threw their wickets away as they were dismissed for 173 in the 46th over, giving Australia a crucial win.
Classy left-hander Kumar Sangakkara anchored the Sri Lankan chase with 80 and was the last man to fall, but received no support and could do little but watch as poor shots cost wickets at the other end.
Jayawardene applauded his team's aggressive play at the start at the innings.
Lankan batsmen must lift, says Jayawardene
FE Team | Published: February 17, 2008 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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