A captain's innings by Kumar Sangakkara (55 not out) and Tillakaratne Dilshan's quickfire 53 knocked Australia out of the ICC World Twenty20 following their six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka on Monday.Dilshan and Sangakkara added 62 off 42 balls to set the tone for Sri Lanka's entry to the Super Eight stage after Ajantha Mendis (3/20) and Lasith Malinga (3/36) restricted Australia to 159 for nine after they were invited to bat.
With Michael Hussey (1) returning to the pavilion soon after, it was left to David and Johnson to prop up the innings with a 41-run stand that came off 21 deliveries.
David's 22-ball innings included three sixes and a couple of fours while Johnson's unbeaten 13-ball knock had one six and a boundary.Lee also chipped in with two boundaries and a six to help push Australia's total to 159.
Sri Lanka Beat Australia by 22 runs | ICC T20 First Tri Series Final
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