Sri Lanka 's cricket team pulled off a stunning 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Colombo. The win was primarily due to the phenomenal performance of captain Charith Asalanka, who scored a brilliant century.

Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 49 runs to win the first ODI of the series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia's new-look ODI team started well but as the game progressed, Sri Lanka scripted a comeback and got the job done.

Asalanka made 127 off 126 balls, but took his time initially under sustained pressure before unfurling blistering shots around the wicket. He completely dominated a ninth-wicket partnership of 79 with Eshan Malinga, who finished unbeaten on 1 off 26 balls.