2nd Semi Final: Australia v Sri Lanka, 27th Sep 2002

 
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But soon Adam Gilchrist had shut them up with an almost contemptuous batting display. The Australian score began to rattle along at a fast clip as the stadium fell eerily silent. Chaminda Vaas was at the receiving end in only his second over, the third of the match - Gilchrist hitting him for three fours. But after the swashbuckling opener had made 31 off 23 balls and his partner Matthew Hayden 13, the match turned on its head.

 

What was the turning point of the Australia-Sri Lanka match?

Aravinda De Silva's spell
Adam Gilchrist's dismissal
Michael Bevan's dismissal