Date-stamped : 24 Sep94 - 10:32
Reinstated as captain of Sri Lanka, Arjuna Ranatunga accomp-
lished the first of his tasks successfully when he won the 
toss, but his decision to ask Australia to bat first appeared
unwise as Moody and Taylor began with a partnership of 109.
The Australians continued to score freely and reached a commen-
dable 247, with Mark Taylor hitting his highest score in a 
limited-over international.
 Sri Lanka began badly, losing both openers for 12, but Arvinda
de Silva was at his most brilliant. He dominated a third-wicket
stand of 147 with Gurusinha and made his highest score in a 
limited-over international. It was his second century in this 
form of cricket, and the first by a Sri Lankan batsman against
Australia. Arvinda de Silva hit 2 sixes and 12 fours and seemed
to have put Sri Lanka in reach of victory. The quick loss of 
Atapattu and Kaluwitharana placed the pressure on Ranatunga, for
34 were needed from the last three overs. The Sri Lankan skipper
responded by hitting McDermott for 20 in the 48th over, including
2 sixes, and his 45 off 49 balls won the game for his side in the
last over.
 Not surprisingly de Silva was named Man of the Match for his 
102-ball innings.

Source : Benson and Hedges - Cricket Year

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