That concludes a cracking contest. It's a big day for England tomorrow as they take on Bangladesh in a must-win game in Adelaide. Looking forward to your company then. Until then, take care. Goodbye!

@lukewright204: Well played again @Gmaxi_32, on absolute fire. Brilliant to watch. And Sangakkara is just too good. He just keeps getting better.

@bhogleharsha: Seemingly a devil-may-care person, you could see the emotion in @Gmaxi_32's eyes when he got the century. What a player!

@cricketaakash: There's a Starc difference between Sri Lanka and Australia's bowling line-up

@fwildecricket: Mitchell Starc is arguably the best death bowler in the world and Australia's most important player.

@ProfDeano: Well done @OfficialSLC ... You showed some courage tonight! Awesome knocks by @KumarSanga2 and @Gmaxi_32.

@mohanstatsman: Finally a team (Sri Lanka) has managed to make 300+ total against Australia in a World Cup match. But in vain.

Twitter was abuzz the whole day as records kept on tumbling. Finally, it was Australia who walked away deserving winners. Here's how the folks reacted:

Another interesting stat is that Sangakkara has now been involved in three 100+ stands in his last three ODIs. He put on an unbeaten 210-run stand with Tillakaratne Dilshan against Bangladesh. With Lahiru Thirimanne, he stitched a superb unbeaten partnership of 212 against England and a 130-run stand with Dilshan in this game.

Sangakkara became the seventh batsman in the history of ODIs to compile three back-to-back ODI hundreds. He is also the first batsman to do that in World Cups. Mark Waugh came very close to performing that feat in the 1996 World Cup. Unfortunately for him, after scoring hundreds against India and Kenya, he remained 76 not out against Zimbabwe in Nagpur.

Sangakkara and Tillakaratne Dilshan have now stitched 19 century partnerships. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly with 26 century stands have been involved in more hundred partnerships.

Dinesh Chandimal's fifty that came in a mere 22 balls was the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in World Cups.

Kumar Sangakkara crossed the glittering landmark of 14,000 ODI runs. He is only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve that feat.

Mahela Jayawardene now has made the most appearances by a Sri Lankan in ODIs. He has now played 446 ODIs.

Maxwell also broke the record for the fastest hundred by an Australian in ODIs. The previous record was held by James Faulkner, who had reached his hundred in just 57 balls against India in Bangalore in 2013.

Glenn Maxwell's sparkling maiden ton is now the second fastest hundred in World Cups. He reached his century in just 51 balls.

Australia's score of 376 for 9 turned out to be their highest ODI total against Sri Lanka. Their previous highest was 368 for 5 made at the SCG in 2006.

Several records tumbled during the course of the 688 run-fest between the two teams. Here's a collection of all the records:

Clarke: "After the last wicket (asked at what point he thought Australia won the match). Credit to the guys for the way they batted. Firstly, Maxwell scoring his first ODI hundred for Australia. The last two innings have been outstanding and we obviously needed his runs once again today. And I thought the way the boys held their nerve with the ball at the end, they were really good under pressure and I think you need that going forward. Obviously, there are some more pressure games along the way and if we can hold our nerve like that, we give ourselves the best chance. Who knows (asked what is a safe total to defend nowadays)! It's unbelievable and I think watching a lot of players around the world score so freely and so quickly, teams can chase any score and you've got beautiful grounds. I think the curator, Tommy Parker, deserves a lot of credit for the way he produced a magnificent wicket and a wonderful outfield here today at the SCG. His (Starc) execution has been fantastic with both new ball and death bowling. I think the other guys around him supported him very well. So a really good performance. One let down was probably my dropped catch, so I've got some work to do tomorrow. I like winning. So, it doesn't matter if we are chasing or defending. I'll take batting first, making 375 and winning as the way to go throughout the rest of this tournament."

Mathews: "It was a bit too much (asked about conceding 376). We've got to be honest with ourselves. We conceded 200 runs in the last 16 overs and it was a bit too much or rather way too much. 340 would have been a really good chase. I thought the batters, it was a really good effort by the batters. Congrats to them, but unfortunately we couldn't hold on. He (Sangakkara) is in the form of his life. I think 3 hundreds in 3 games in absolutely brilliant. He's ageing and he's getting better and better. So hopefully he can continue for the next few games as well. Yeah of course we backed ourselves (asked when if he thought Sri Lanka could pull it off when his partnership with Chandimal was going along nicely) and we just have to go through with it. I thought they've got some really good bowlers and they were reversing it a little bit. We had to go for it and we had to take those chances, but unfortunately the wickets fell down. I've been telling this a few times, we've got to improve our bowling and fielding to be honest. If we can keep a good batting line-up to 300, we can chase it down."

Maxwell: "Yeah exactly right (when Mark Taylor told him what a big stage to get your maiden ODI hundred)! It's a massive game for us. Obviously, if we are coming to New Zealand and I suppose playing in New Zealand, it's a big thing for us to win this game and now we have got Scotland to finish off (talking about the importance of winning this game). No, I knew the Australian one because James Faulkner has been talking about it non-stop (when asked if he knew about the fastest World Cup hundred). I knew that one. I was just happy to hit a couple of them in the middle and finally get that monkey off the back. Just shows the quality of the opposition and the quality of the wicket and you've got to have a lot of luck I suppose chasing a big total and to actually successfully chase it down. Luckily enough luck was with us on the night. We've got a few days off, I think we will go in different times to Hobart. So guys will be mentally refreshed, physically refreshed. So will be ready to go for the next game."

Glenn Maxwell is the Man of the Match for his 53-ball 102.

On a flat deck and with a lightning fast outfield, most of the bowlers struggled. However, fans would have thoroughly enjoyed a riveting contest. Australia now look set to finish second in Group A and have qualified for the quarter-finals. They will face Scotland in their next game. On the other hand, Sri Lanka too will face Scotland in Hobart.

It also turned out to be a game full of records and landmarks. Maxwell's ton was the second fastest hundred in World Cups. It was the fastest hundred scored by an Australian in ODIs and Maxwell's first in the abridged version of the game. Australia's total of 376 for 9 was their highest score against Sri Lanka in ODIs. Sangakkara became the first batsman in the history of World Cups to compile three back-to-back hundreds. Sangakkara reached the glittering landmark of 14,000 ODI runs and became the second player to do so after Sachin Tendulkar. This was also Mahela Jayawardene's 446th ODI and with it, he is the most capped player for Sri Lanka.

Lest we forget that Michael Clarke and Steven Smith also played fine hands to help Australia recover after they lost the wickets of David Warner and Aaron Finch. Watson then gave Maxwell support and when Maxwell was dismissed, he took over and cracked a superb fifty. For Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga showed his worth in the end overs. They perhaps missed the services of Rangana Herath.

Earlier, Glenn Maxwell took the meaning of swagger to a different level by playing shots in a 360-degree arc. He started his innings by lofting Dilshan for a six. Maxwell then proceeded to play a wide array of shots to leave the Sri Lankan attack clueless. On occasions, Maxwell has been troubled by leg-spinners and Mathews introduced Seekkuge into the attack. But Maxwell clubbed him across the line for a six and followed it up with a switch hit in the same over. When Prasanna came back into the attack, Maxwell smashed him for three more fours. He also thrashed Thisara Perera for 20 runs in one over. Maxwell then went on to complete his hundred in a mere 51 balls and Australia reached a monstrous score.

Even after James Faulkner dismissed Dilshan for 62, Sangakkara threaded through the gaps at will to deal in boundaries. It was Faulkner, who yet again made an impact by snaring the important wicket of Sangakkara. However, Sri Lanka didn't give up as Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews continued to mercilessly clout the opposition. Xavier Doherty, the slow left-arm orthodox, was hammered for 19 runs in the 37th over of the innings. As the ball kept on ricocheting off the boundary boards, there were worried faces in the Australian camp. Chandimal even reached his fifty in just 22 balls, but he started to struggle with cramps and had to sadly retire hurt. Shane Watson took the crucial wicket of Mathews with a short delivery and that was the decisive blow which ended Sri Lanka's chances of chasing down the target. Faulkner deserves a lot of credit for the way he mixed it up and Mitchell Starc kept it tight. Watson and Johnson picked up crucial wickets. The pacers also used the short ball to good effect. However, the Australian camp perhaps won't be happy with the fact that they missed a few run outs.

Despite Kumar Sangakkara playing with fizz and sparkle and composing a brilliant ton, Australia held their nerve in a high scoring game to win the match. Sangakkara rose up to the occasion of facing a fine pace attack and smashed a flurry of shots to unnerve the opposition. Tillakaratne Dilshan also came out all guns blazing by landing hefty blows to thump Mitchell Johnson for six boundaries in one over.

Is Chandimal going to come out? The Australian players are having a look at the Sri Lankan dressing room. No! They are shaking hands and Chandimal will not bat again. Australia win by 64 runs. Lehmann is a happy man on the sidelines. The Sri Lankan players walk onto the field and shake hands. So it is most likely that Sri Lanka will play South Africa in their quarter-final.

46.2 - Starc to Senanayake, out Caught by Doherty!! Chipped in the air and Doherty swallows the ball at mid-off. Full and on the stumps, Senanayake falls over a bit as Starc follows him, ends up chipping it and it's a simple catch to the fielder. Senanayake c Doherty b Starc 7(8) [4s-1]

Starc to Senanayake, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

46.1 - Starc to Senanayake, FOUR, full and swinging away outside off stump, Senanayake throws his bat at it and gets a thick edge that flies to the right of first slip and it beats third man as well

45.6 - Faulkner to Malinga, no run, a wild swing from Malinga, he only manages to connect with thin air

45.5 - Faulkner to Malinga, no run, no pace on offer from Faulkner, Malinga swings hard and gets an inside edge onto pad

45.4 - Faulkner to Senanayake, 1 run, slower ball outside off stump, Senanayake drives it down to long-on

45.3 - Faulkner to Senanayake, no run, slower delivery pitching outside leg and hitting Senanayake on the pad

Lasith Malinga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

45.2 - Faulkner to Tharanga, out Caught by Warner!! That's in the air and it's an easy catch for Warner. Slower ball banged in short, Tharanga makes room and pulls, hits it well and picks out deep mid-wicket to perfection. Warner just moved a few steps and took it easily. It's just a matter of time now for Australia to wrap this up. Tharanga c Warner b Faulkner 4(5)

Faulkner to Tharanga, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

45.1 - Faulkner to Senanayake, 1 run, slower delivery outside off stump, Senanayake guides it down to short third man

James Faulkner [8.0-0-46-2] is back into the attack

44.6 - Starc to Senanayake, 1 run, full and angling into the right-hander, Senanayake flicks it to deep mid-wicket

44.5 - Starc to Senanayake, no run, good length delivery just moving away outside off stump, Senanayake swings and misses

44.4 - Starc to Senanayake, no run, great welcome to Senanayake! Bowls a sharp bumper, Senanayake does well to duck under it

Sachithra Senanayake, right handed bat, comes to the crease

44.3 - Starc to S Prasanna, out Bowled!! This was coming. You have to get behind the line when Starc is swinging it away from you from round the wicket. Instead, Prasanna goes leg-side and exposes all the sticks, Starc bowls that perfect yorker once again and hits the base of off stump. S Prasanna b Starc 9(11) [4s-1]

Starc to S Prasanna, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

44.2 - Starc to S Prasanna, no run, yorker length and swinging away, Prasanna backs away and misses the ball

Round the wicket

44.1 - Starc to Tharanga, 1 run, full and swinging back in, Tharanga flicks it to deep mid-wicket

Mitchell Starc [7.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack

Swinging Starc is back.

43.6 - Watson to S Prasanna, no run, slower ball on the off stump, Prasanna steps out and mistimes it back to the bowler

43.5 - Watson to S Prasanna, FOUR, outside edge and it flies past the keeper. Good length delivery outside off stump, Prasanna slogs across the line and the thick edge goes fine to the third man boundary

43.4 - Watson to S Prasanna, 2 runs, slower ball on the stumps, Prasanna backs away and mistimes the slog to mid-on. 300 up for Sri Lanka

43.3 - Watson to S Prasanna, no run, another short ball and another pull shot missed

43.2 - Watson to S Prasanna, no run, slower ball bouncer, Prasanna pulls early and misses

43.1 - Watson to S Prasanna, 2 runs, short ball on the stumps, Prasanna plays the pull, but gets a top edge, Doherty dives to his right at fine leg and saves two

42.6 - Johnson to S Prasanna, 1 run, length ball, blocked uppishly to short cover

42.5 - Johnson to S Prasanna, no run, full and shaping away, Prasanna looks to drive and misses

42.5 - Johnson to S Prasanna, wide, short delivery down the leg-side, Prasanna ducks under it

There is a man at slip now

42.4 - Johnson to S Prasanna, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Prasanna pokes and misses

42.3 - Johnson to Tharanga, 1 run, fullish and on the off stump, Tharanga defends it to point

Seekkuge Prasanna, right handed bat, comes to the crease

42.2 - Johnson to T Perera, out Caught by Doherty!! "Ohhhhhh," says Perera as soon as he hits that and he knows he is in trouble. Johnson bowls a short slower ball around the leg stump line, Perera tries to pull, but doesn't pick the change of pace, goes through with the shot and mistimes it completely. In fact, he loses his bottom hand grip while playing the shot. Long-on comes forward and to his left and holds onto a good catch. Surely, it's advantage Australia now. T Perera c Doherty b Johnson 8(3) [4s-2]

Johnson to T Perera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

42.1 - Johnson to Tharanga, 1 run, late shape back into the left-hander on this good length delivery, Tharanga defends it into the on-side and sets off

41.6 - Watson to T Perera, FOUR, no, Watto! Full and in the slot, can't bowl there to this man, Perera muscles it straight down the ground and it runs away to the boundary. 12 runs off the over, Sri Lanka are still in the hunt

41.5 - Watson to T Perera, FOUR, Perera was cramped for room by this short ball, but he's managed to flat-bat it well enough and it clears mid-off easily

Back over the wicket now.

41.4 - Watson to Tharanga, 1 run, full and outside off stump, Tharanga drives it to sweeper-cover

Upul Tharanga, left handed bat, comes to the crease

41.3 - Watson to Mathews, out Caught by Haddin!! Shane Watson is absolutely pumped. "Yessss, come on," says Watto as he pumps his fist. This is a body blow for Sri Lanka. Good surprise short ball from Watson, Mathews tries to hook but gets a thin edge through to the keeper. That Mathews-Chandimal stand was doing it for Sri Lanka, but suddenly, the injury to Chandimal has changed the complexion of the match. Credit to Clarke for continuing with Watson, despite him being very expensive. Mathews c Haddin b Watson 35(31) [4s-2 6s-1]

Watson to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

41.2 - Watson to Mathews, 2 runs, bowls a yorker, Mathews flicks it wide of long-on and races back for the second

Mathews asks Chandimal to retire hurt and he's going off. Chandimal has retired hurt because he couldn't run. This is so unfortunate for Sri Lanka. Thisara Perera walks in.

41.1 - Watson to Chandimal, 1 run, round the wicket, low full toss, Chandimal flicks it to fine leg

This is unfortunate for Sri Lanka. Chandimal was batting so well and suddenly he's hardly able to move. This could make a difference

40.6 - Johnson to Mathews, 2 runs, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Mathews pulls it wide of mid-on, Starc runs back and just manages to pull it back in time before touching the rope. Because Chandimal is struggling with his hamstring, Sri Lanka could not get three

40.5 - Johnson to Chandimal, 1 run, short and on the stumps, Chandimal pulls it to deep backward square leg, Chandimal is clearly struggling

40.4 - Johnson to Chandimal, 2 runs, short of a length delivery just outside off stump, Chandimal pulls and gets a fat top edge, Clarke, who was at square leg realises very late that it was his catch and the ball clears him quite easily. 13th ODI fifty for Chandimal. Oops! he's not able to move freely, he is limping

Looks like Chandimal is suffering from cramps. The physio comes out to attend to him. Slight break in play. He takes a tablet. Something is wrong in his right hamstring. He's ready now!

40.3 - Johnson to Chandimal, 2 runs, short ball on the leg stump, Chandimal pulls well, but the man at deep mid-wicket runs swiftly to his right and saves two

40.2 - Johnson to Mathews, 1 run, full and just tailing back in, Mathews tries to drive, but gets a thick inside edge that goes to backward square leg

40.1 - Johnson to Mathews, no run, slower ball angling away from the right-hander, Mathews swings and misses

Sri Lanka have scored 64 runs in the last 5 overs. 105 in 60 balls is doable.

39.6 - Watson to Chandimal, FOUR, thank you very much Shane Watson! Low full toss outside off stump, no one in the deep on the off-side and Chandimal drives it the left of cover to end the over on a high

39.5 - Watson to Mathews, 1 run, low full toss and Mathews has managed to pick the fielder out to perfection. He should have done better with it, the ball went straight to Finch at deep mid-wicket

39.4 - Watson to Mathews, no run, slower ball just outside off stump, Mathews mistimes the slog into the on-side

39.3 - Watson to Chandimal, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Chandimal works it wide of long-on, looks for two but doesn't get it

39.2 - Watson to Chandimal, FOUR, slower ball from Watto, Chandimal advances and swings hard, gets a thick edge that flies over the man at short third man. Watson is proving to be very expensive

39.1 - Watson to Mathews, 1 run, back of a length from Watson, Mathews mistimes it to mid-wicket

Coming back to the Sangakkara wicket. Just like how Malinga got away with a close no-ball call when he dismissed Clarke, Faulkner gets away with a tight call for a no-ball. The directive to the third umpire for this tournament is, if there is no conclusive evidence that a bowler has overstepped, the benefit of the doubt will go to the bowler.

Shane Watson [4.0-0-40-0] is back into the attack

38.6 - Johnson to Chandimal, FOUR, slower ball and width on offer, Chandimal goes off-side a bit, he was cramped for room a touch but he manages to time the cut shot really well and sent it to the right of backward point

38.5 - Johnson to Chandimal, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Chandimal plays a wild swing but only connects with thin air

38.4 - Johnson to Chandimal, no run, short ball on the stumps, Chandimal goes off-side and tries to help it away on its way but misses

38.4 - Johnson to Chandimal, wide, that's a tough call from the umpire and Johnson is not happy. How is this a wide? It was well inside the line. Full and outside off stump, Chandimal looks to drive but misses

38.3 - Johnson to Chandimal, 2 runs, in the air and just wide of Starc at mid-on. Slower ball outside off stump, Chandimal doesn't pick the change of pace, goes into the wild swing, goes with one hand and chips it, luckily for him it went well wide of Starc, who was running to his right from mid-on

38.2 - Johnson to Mathews, 1 run, full and on the leg stump, Mathews whips it to deep mid-wicket

38.1 - Johnson to Mathews, FOUR, short of length delivery outside off stump, Mathews rocks back and cuts it fiercely to the deep backward point boundary. Not the ideal start to a new spell from Johnson

Mitchell Johnson [6.0-0-38-1] is back into the attack

37.6 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, dabbed to point and he'll keep strike

37.5 - Faulkner to Chandimal, 1 run, biggg mix-up, but all is well for Chandimal in the end. Slower delivery outside off stump, Chandimal pushes it to extra-cover, hesitates after taking off initially, the throw comes in from Clarke to the bowler's end, Faulkner thinks it would hit the stumps directly and lets it go, but on seeing the ball miss the stumps, he tries to run him about after grabbing the rebound but by then, Chandimal was well in

37.4 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, slower delivery on the off stump, Mathews hops on one leg and guides it short fine leg

37.3 - Faulkner to Chandimal, 1 run, slower ball outside off stump, driven to long-off

37.2 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, a direct-hit would have been curtains for Mathews. Fullish and outside off stump, Mathews drives it to extra-cover and sets off, he gives up midway as Clarke picked up the ball very early and luckily for him, Clarke missed

37.2 - Faulkner to Mathews, wide, slower ball down the leg-side, Mathews tries to help it away but misses

37.1 - Faulkner to Mathews, no run, driven straight to the man at cover

James Faulkner [7.0-0-40-2] is back into the attack

Sri Lanka have scored 35 runs in the last 2 overs. They need 134 more from 78 balls.

36.6 - Doherty to Chandimal, FOUR, the Sri Lankan fans in the stands have gone berserk. Flighted delivery on the stumps, Chandimal gets down on one knee and slogs it over wide mid-on for a one bounce four

36.5 - Doherty to Chandimal, FOUR, excellent placement again from Chandimal. Doherty follows Chandimal as he steps out and goes leg-side, Chandimal plays a lovely on-drive and mid-on was way too square to come into the picture

36.4 - Doherty to Mathews, 1 run, driven down to long-on

36.3 - Doherty to Mathews, no run, full toss, flicked straight to mid-wicket

36.2 - Doherty to Mathews, FOUR, short and on the leg stump, Mathews rocks back and pulls powerfully over mid-wicket. Great start to the over for Sri Lanka

36.1 - Doherty to Mathews, SIX, it's a top edge but it's gone the way! Flighted delivery just outside off stump, Mathews plays the sweep, the ball takes a thick edge, Warner jumps high near the boundary running to his right from deep square leg, but the ball just manages to evade him

35.6 - Watson to Chandimal, FOUR, what placement from Chandimal! Slower ball on the off stump, Chandimal gets across the stumps and flicks it behind square, Finch runs to his right from deep mid-wicket but the ball beats him. 16 runs came off the over

35.5 - Watson to Chandimal, no run, fullish and just tailing back in, Chandimal defends it towards point

35.4 - Watson to Chandimal, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, Chandimal looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge that rolls through backward square leg

35.3 - Watson to Chandimal, SIX, he's made great contact with that and it's gone all the way. Full and in the slot, Chandimal takes his front leg out of the way and slogs very well, gets it from the middle of the bat and flies over deep mid-wicket

35.2 - Watson to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery, defended straight back to the bowler

35.1 - Watson to Chandimal, FOUR, slower ball outside off stump, Chandimal lofts wide of the man at mid-off and picks up four. That wasn't convincing from Chandimal

Shane Watson [3.0-0-24-0] is back into the attack

34.6 - Doherty to Chandimal, 1 run, tossed up outside off stump, Chandimal drives it to long-off

34.5 - Doherty to Chandimal, FOUR, Chandimal gets down on one knee and slog-sweeps this flighted delivery past mid-wicket for four

34.4 - Doherty to Chandimal, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Chandimal punches it back to the bowler

By the way, Sri Lanka have managed to score 33/2 in the 5-over batting powerplay.

34.3 - Doherty to Mathews, 1 run, turned away to deep square leg

34.2 - Doherty to Mathews, no run, tossed up, defended towards cover

34.1 - Doherty to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, flicked to mid-wicket

Xavier Doherty [5.0-0-35-0] is back into the attack

33.6 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, looks to flick, thick leading edge rolls to long-off

Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

33.5 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, out Caught by Finch!! The slower ball does the trick. It's the batting powerplay again that helps the bowling side take wickets. Oh no! Is it a no-ball? It's a tough call. Looks like it's on the line, but the umpire reckons there was just something behind the line. It's a very tough call and a brave call by the third umpire. Looked like the heel landed on the line, but since there was no clear evidence, the benefit of the doubt went to the bowler. Slower delivery outside off stump, Sangakkara goes for the loft after coming down the track, but slices it, in fact the ball hit the toe-end of the bat, the man at deep cover rushes in and takes a good catch. End of a fantastic knock from Sanga! Australia have the upper hand now. Sangakkara c Finch b Faulkner 104(107) [4s-11]

Faulkner to Sangakkara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

33.4 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Mathews glances it to backward square leg

33.3 - Faulkner to Mathews, no run, full and outside off stump, Mathews drives but gets a thick edge that rolls along the ground to short third man

33.2 - Faulkner to Mathews, no run, slower ball on the stumps, Mathews flicks it to mid-wicket

33.1 - Faulkner to Mathews, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Mathews defends from the crease

32.6 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, brilliant yorker, can't do much about it as a batsman, Sangakkara only manages to jam it out towards point

32.5 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, backs away but Starc follows with a yorker, Sangakkara digs it out to short mid-wicket

32.4 - Starc to Mathews, 1 run, bit of tail away from Mathews, but he manages to dig it out to mid-off. 200 up for Sri Lanka

32.3 - Starc to Sangakkara, 1 run, reverse-swinging fuller length delivery on the off stump, driven to extra-cover, who fumbles the ball despite diving to his left and getting both hands to it

32.2 - Starc to Sangakkara, 2 runs, short and wide outside off stump, Sangakkara easily cuts it over point for a couple

During the drinks break, the physio was seen massaging Mathews' back.

32.1 - Starc to Mathews, 1 run, pushes the length ball straight down the ground and sets off

Starc now has a slip. Good captaincy from Clarke.

For Sri Lanka to win the match, Sangakkara needs to bat for about 40 overs and others have to give him support. The problem for Sri Lanka is that due to Glenn Maxwell's thunderous knock, Australia were able to score 123 runs in the last 10 overs. It is going to be tough for Sri Lanka to match that.

Here is Bharath Ramaraj's analysis of the last 15 overs: James Faulkner, with his slew of variations and by mixing up the lengths bowled a few tight overs. He was rewarded with the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan. Dilshan challenged that LBW decision, but it was rightly upheld. On what looks more like a subcontinental track, Australian pacers tried to hit Sri Lanka with pace upfront. But Faulkner has certainly adjusted to the conditions well. Kumar Sangakkara though, continued to flatten the Australian attack and smashed another century in this World Cup. He is now the seventh batsman to compose three back-to-back hundreds in ODIs. He is also the first player to do that in the history of World Cups. However, Michael Clarke effected a direct hit to run out Mahela Jayawardene.

Drinks are on the field now

This is the 4th consecutive time in ODIs that Sangakkara has not missed out on a hundred after reaching fifty.

31.6 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, no run, backs away and tries to hit this slower ball inside-out, but toe-ends it back to the bowler

31.5 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, slower ball yorker, Mathews digs it out to deep mid-wicket

31.4 - Faulkner to Mathews, 2 runs, full and on the leg stump, Mathews works it along the ground to deep square leg

31.3 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, leg byes, 1 run, full and down the leg-side, Sangakkara misses the flick, the ball rolls towards short mid-wicket

31.2 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 2 runs, 24th ODI hundred for Sangakkara and he's the first man on the planet to score three consecutive hundreds in World Cups. Full and down the leg-side, Sangakkara flicks it along the ground to deep square leg and gets back for the second. He gets a great round of applause from the crowd. Everyone at the SCG stand and applaud. No great celebrations from the legend though. Just takes the helmet off and raises the bat

31.1 - Faulkner to Mathews, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Mathews dabs it to third man

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

I think this is going to be interesting. Starc is getting the ball to reverse and he will be very difficult to handle. Sri Lanka will have to be careful against him.

30.6 - Starc to M Jayawardene, out M Jayawardene Run Out!! Starc built the pressure with some lovely reverse-swinging balls and Jayawardene has fallen into the trap trying to steal a run. Needless from the senior pro! Full and outside off stump, Jayawardene pushes it straight to mid-off and takes off, Clarke quickly grabs the ball and fires a direct-hit and catches Jayawardene short despite a full length dive. M Jayawardene run out (Clarke) 19(22) [4s-1]

Starc to M Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

What have you done Mahela Jayawardene! I think he's run-out. YES! He's OUT! Brilliant piece of fielding from the Australian skipper.

30.5 - Starc to M Jayawardene, no run, low full toss swinging away outside off stump, Jayawardene looks to drive, but gets an edge that goes on the bounce to Haddin

30.4 - Starc to Sangakkara, 1 run, wow! Brilliant inswinging toe-crusher from Starc. Interestingly, Starc appeals for LBW, but there was a big inside edge. Sangakkara was completely surprised by the late inswing, somehow he managed to get an inside edge onto the back leg and it rolled to square leg

30.3 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside off stump, driven back to the bowler

30.2 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, what a ball! Not easy to beat a bloke batting on 98. Full and just outside off stump, it started to tail back in and then held its line after pitching, Sangakkara hardly moved his feet attempting a drive and it almost took the outside edge

30.1 - Starc to M Jayawardene, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, glanced to fine leg

Mitchell Starc [5.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

29.6 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, FOUR, a hat-trick of boundaries for Sanga! Poor ball from Faulkner again. Short and well outside off stump, asking for trouble and Sangakkara cuts it over point and it runs away to the boundary. Great start to the batting powerplay for Sri Lanka. They have scored 17 runs off the first 6 balls

29.5 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, FOUR, four more! Faulkner gets the slower ball wrong. Bowls this down the leg-side and Sangakkara tickles it on its way. Moves onto 94 now

29.4 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, FOUR, short of length delivery from Faulkner, Sangakkara rocks back and pulls it past the man at short fine leg for four

29.3 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 2 runs, in the airrrr and Maxwell doesn't get there. Great effort though! Full delivery outside off stump, Sangakkara steps out and looks for the lofted drive, slices it towards sweeper cover, maybe Maxwell was a little late to take off and he couldn't get to the ball despite running forward and putting in a full length dive

29.2 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, 1 run, slower ball down the leg-side, Jayawardene glances it to backward square leg

29.1 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, 2 runs, slower ball on the stumps, Jayawardene flicks it along the ground to deep backward square leg

James Faulkner [4.0-0-15-1] is back into the attack

Third man is in, fine leg is back.

Wow! Sri Lanka have taken the batting powerplay early.

28.6 - Watson to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside off stump, driven to the right of the bowler, who half-stops the ball with his right hand in his followthrough

28.5 - Watson to M Jayawardene, 1 run, poor ball, should have been hit for four, but Jayawardene has flicked this on the bounce to deep square leg

Sangakkara changes his bat.

28.4 - Watson to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, worked away to backward square leg

28.3 - Watson to Sangakkara, no run, fullish and just a hint of outswing on this full ball, Sangakkara looks to drive but the ball flies off a thickish outside edge, Warner dives to his left at backward point and saves a few

28.2 - Watson to M Jayawardene, 1 run, fullish and outside off stump, Jayawardene drives it to mid-off

28.1 - Watson to M Jayawardene, 2 runs, full and outside off stump, Jayawardene goes for a lofted drive, but he slices it as the bat turns in his hands, the ball rolls to deep backward point and Jayawardene races back for the second

Shane Watson [2.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack

27.6 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 2 runs, top-edgeeeee, but it's gone over the keeper. Flighted delivery just outside off stump, Sangakkara goes for the sweep, luckily for him, the edge lands safely behind the keeper. Short fine-leg was a long way away

27.5 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, 1 run, slider and just outside off stump, wristed along the ground to deep mid-wicket

27.5 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, 1 run, slider and just outside off stump, wristed along the ground to deep mid-wicket

27.4 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, advances and drives it to the right of the bowler, who tries to stop the ball with a dive

27.3 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, 1 run, gets deep in the crease and tucks the flatter delivery through backward square leg

27.2 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, no run, half-shout for LBW, not given. Nicely tossed up from Maxwell, Jayawardene goes early into the sweep and misses. Maybe it hit Jayawardene outside the line of off stump

27.1 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, no run, spinning back in, Jayawardene flicks it to mid-wicket

Interesting to see Doherty get some turn in that over.

26.6 - Doherty to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, Sangakkara drives it to cover, they think about a run but decide against it

26.5 - Doherty to Sangakkara, no run, steps out, Doherty fires this wide outside off stump, Sangakkara drags the slog to mid-wicket

26.4 - Doherty to Sangakkara, no run, shortish and on the stumps, Sangakkara cuts and picks out point

26.3 - Doherty to Sangakkara, no run, a lovely cover-drive now from Sanga, but straight to cover

26.2 - Doherty to Sangakkara, FOUR, short and on the stumps, Sanga rocks back and pulls, puts it in the gap, deep mid-wicket runs to his left, Shane Watson was the fielder there, and puts in the dive but the ball wins the race

26.1 - Doherty to M Jayawardene, 1 run, flighted delivery on the leg stump, Jayawardene turns it towards square leg

Xavier Doherty [4.0-0-30-0] is back into the attack

Doherty to come round the wicket.

25.6 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, 1 run, on the stumps, worked away behind square on the on-side

25.5 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, defended off the front foot

25.4 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, spinning away outside off stump, Sangakkara drives it to deep cover

25.3 - Maxwell to M Jayawardene, 1 run, flicked uppishly but wide of Smith at mid-wicket

25.2 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, on the leg stump, tucked to deep square leg

25.1 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery from round the wicket, goes for the pull, gets a bottom edge but doesn't carry to mid-wicket

Glenn Maxwell [4.0-0-26-0] is back into the attack

24.6 - Johnson to Sangakkara, 1 run, length ball and on Sangakkara's pads, whipped away behind square on the on-side for a single

24.5 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and just outside off, dabbed straight to backward point, Sangakkara wants a single but is wisely sent back by MJ

24.4 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, Johnson keeps it full and gets it to angle into Sangakkara, flicked straight to the fielder at mid-wicket

24.3 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, the bumper from Johnson, Sangakkara ducks under it and lets it go

24.2 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, tad fuller and on the stumps, Sangakkara prods across and turns it towards mid-wicket

24.1 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and around middle, Sangakkara turns it towards the on-side

23.6 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 1 run, short and on Sangakkara's hips, helped away towards long leg for a single

23.5 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, 1 run, back of the hand slower ball from Faulkner, flicked away past square leg for a single

23.4 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Jayawardene gets behind the line and blocks

23.3 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, FOUR, that's a cracking shot, tad fuller and on the stumps, MJ gets forward, uses his wrists to good effect and flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary

23.2 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on Sangakkara's pads, whipped away in front of square on the on-side. Warner gets across and keeps them down to a single

23.1 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and just outside off, dabbed straight to the fielder at backward point

Coming back to Dilshan's wicket: As he was walking back, Watson got across him and had a few words to say. Not sure if the batsman responded.

22.6 - Johnson to M Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Jayawardene presses across and defends it

22.5 - Johnson to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, punched to the left of mid-off. The fielder gets across, puts in the dive and keeps them down to a single

22.4 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, Johnson slips in the slower ball, Sangakkara presses across and clips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket

22.3 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Sangakkara presents the full face of the bat and drives it towards mid-wicket

22.2 - Johnson to Sangakkara, leg byes, FOUR, that's a poor ball from Johnson, full and on Sangakkara's pads, he looks to flick and misses, the ball races away past the keeper and into the fence

22.1 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, driven towards mid-off

21.6 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, tucked in front of square on the on-side for a single

21.5 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, 1 run, a direct hit might have had MJ packing! He pushed one in front of mid-on and set-off for a quick single. Starc is quick on the ball and lets it fly towards the bowler's end, he misses and MJ survives

21.4 - Faulkner to M Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and angling across Jayawardene, he gets across and defends it

Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

21.3 - Faulkner to Dilshan, out Lbw!! Faulkner has broken through for Australia! The pressure of the dot balls told on Dilshan, this was another slower ball, pitched on the leg-stump and straightened a tad, Dilshan went for a horrible swipe across the line, misses and is struck on the back leg, the impact was around middle and it was going on to crash into the middle stump. Good call from umpire Gould, Dilshan challenged his decision almost immediately, but to no avail. Dilshan lbw b Faulkner 62(60) [4s-8]

Faulkner to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Dilshan has been given out LBW. He wants a review. It looked good to the naked eye. Needs to just hit the stumps for the decision to stay. Did it pitch in line though? No inside edge, Snicko confirms it. Three REDS, Dilshan is OUT

21.2 - Faulkner to Dilshan, no run, the back of the hand slower ball from Faulkner, Dilshan was looking to cut and is too early on the shot

21.1 - Faulkner to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and angling across Dilshan, slapped straight to the fielder at point

20.6 - Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, short and on the stumps, Dilshan swivels across and gets a bottom edge onto the pull, a single to long leg

Looks like Johnson got hit on the fingers as he stopped the last ball, he has a look at his fingers, a concerned Clarke runs up to him, but he's fine to go

20.5 - Johnson to Dilshan, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, pushed back towards the bowler

Johnson changes to round the wicket

20.4 - Johnson to Sangakkara, 1 run, tad fuller and angling into Sangakkara, tucked past square leg for a single

20.3 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Sangakkara shuffles across and clips it towards mid-wicket

20.2 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, Johnson keeps it full and just outside off, punched back towards the bowler

20.1 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, Sangakkara gets forward and drives it straight to cover

Mitchell Johnson [3.0-0-34-1] is back into the attack

Johnson back for another spell. Australia need a wicket now

19.6 - Faulkner to Dilshan, no run, another slower back of the hand delivery from Faulkner, Dilshan dabs it straight to backward point, wants a single but is sent back

19.5 - Faulkner to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery and on Dilshan's pads, turned straight to the fielder at square leg

19.4 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 1 run, back-of-the-hand slower ball from Faulkner, almost gets the wicket, Sangakkara was early in closing the face of the bat, gets a leading edge towards third man

19.3 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and well outside off, driven straight to the fielder at point

19.2 - Faulkner to Dilshan, 1 run, full and on Dilshan's pads, flicked away behind square on the on-side for a single

19.1 - Faulkner to Dilshan, no run, the back of the hand slower ball from Faulkner, Dilshan looks to flick and is struck high on the pads

18.6 - Maxwell to Dilshan, 1 run, pushed through and on Dilshan's pads, worked in front of square on the on-side for a single

18.5 - Maxwell to Dilshan, FOUR, that's nicely played by Dilshan, Maxwell came from round the wicket and angled one across Dilshan, he made room, gets the gap behind point and cracks it away for a boundary

18.4 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up and well outside off, slapped away towards deep cover for a single

18.3 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 2 runs, Sangakkara shimmies down the track and plays a check drive back over the bowler's head, falls well in front of the man at long-on, just a couple of runs

18.2 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, defended towards the on-side

18.1 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, slower and just outside off, dabbed with an open face towards point

Glenn Maxwell [3.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

17.6 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, driven in front of mid-off for a single

17.5 - Faulkner to Dilshan, 1 run, that one stayed a tad low, Dilshan manages to pull it away behind square on the on-side for a single

17.4 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, 1 run, the slower ball from Faulkner, Sangakkara runs it down towards third man for a single

17.3 - Faulkner to Sangakkara, no run, width on offer from Faulkner, Sangakkara cuts it square behind point where Smith throws himself at the ball and prevents runs

17.2 - Faulkner to Dilshan, 1 run, short of a length and on the stumps, Dilshan swivels across on the pull, gets a bottom edge behind square, 1000 runs for Dilshan in World Cups

17.1 - Faulkner to Dilshan, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Dilshan arches back and dabs it straight to the fielder at backward point

James Faulkner, comes into the attack

Tillakaratne Dilshan too looked to use the pace of Australian bowlers as he played a volley of thunderous strokes off Johnson's bowling by smashing him for six boundaries in a single over! In particular, the pull shot he played in that over seemed to have crashed into the boundary boards at the speed of light. Dilshan didn't stop there as he used the scoop to collect a four off Mitchell Starc. It was a thrill-a-minute stuff at the SCG. Sri Lanka have a long way to go, but Dilshan and Sangakkara have given them a great platform. In fact, the story could have been different as Michael Clarke dropped a tough chance to give Dilshan a reprieve. On the other hand, Australia looked to bowl cross-seam. The outfield is lightning quick and that makes it harder for the fielding side.

Here is Bharath Ramaraj's analysis of the first 17 overs: Mitchell Johnson gave Australia the perfect start by bowling a vicious lifter to take the wicket of Lahiru Thirimanne. Initially, he also troubled Kumar Sangakkara with his slingy left-armer's angle. Sangakkara, generally, looked to play straight before he took on Johnson with a pull shot. Sangakkara was late on the pull shot, but fortunately for him, he collected four runs.

"Things have changed so much! Even the Ladies and Members Stands join in the Mexican Wave doing the rounds of SCG," says G Rajaraman from the ground.

Drinks are on the field now

16.6 - Doherty to Sangakkara, FOUR, lovely cricket from Sangakkara, shimmies down the track, mid-off was inside the ring and Sangakkara goes over that man, a couple of bounces and over the ropes

16.5 - Doherty to Dilshan, 1 run, flighted and just outside off, worked wide of cover for a single

16.4 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 1 run, pushed through and on Sangakkara's pads, tucked behind square for a single

16.3 - Doherty to Sangakkara, FOUR, Sangakkara is looking in excellent touch, this was tossed up and wider outside off, Sangakkara gets down on his knees and slog sweeps it in front of mid-wicket, one bounce and over the ropes

16.2 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up and well outside off, Sangakkara drills it square on the off-side. Warner gets across to his right, puts in the slide and saves the boundary

16.1 - Doherty to Dilshan, 1 run, slower and just outside off, Dilshan makes room and pushes it wide of cover for a single

15.6 - Maxwell to Dilshan, 1 run, flatter and on Dilshan's pads, tucked away behind square on the on-side for a single

15.5 - Maxwell to Dilshan, byes, 2 runs, Maxwell sees Dilshan attempting the switch-hit, fires it well outside leg, Dilshan misses, so does the keeper, another couple of runs added to the total, brings up the 100-run stand as well

15.4 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter and on Sangakkara's pads, nudged away behind square on the on-side for a single

15.3 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, slower and just outside off, Sangakkara comes down the track and pushes it uppishly, drops well in front of cover

15.2 - Maxwell to Dilshan, 1 run, 43rd ODI fifty for Dilshan, nudges a well flighted delivery behind square on the on-side for a single

15.1 - Maxwell to Dilshan, no run, Maxwell comes from round the wicket and drifts one onto Dilshan's pads, he looks to sweep and misses

14.6 - Doherty to Dilshan, 1 run, this one is given more air, eased down towards long-off

14.5 - Doherty to Dilshan, no run, slower and just outside off, defended back towards the bowler

14.4 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 1 run, 94th ODI fifty for Sangakkara, fraction shorter and well outside off, steered square on the off-side for a single, another fine knock from the Sri Lankan master batsman

14.3 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 2 runs, slower and on off, worked in front of square on the on-side, puts the pressure on the fielder, he fumbles and allows a second run

14.2 - Doherty to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery and going away with the angle, Sangakkara was looking to drive and missed. Haddin was quick to whip the bails off, but Sangakkara went nowhere

Appeal for a stumping. Sangakkara is the man in question, he dragged his left leg, but was well inside the crease, should be SAFE

14.1 - Doherty to Dilshan, 1 run, flatter and well outside off, Dilshan makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

13.6 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, defended back towards the bowler

13.5 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, FOUR, that's as delicate as it gets , Maxwell drops one short and on the off-stump line, Sangakkara backs away, waits until the last moment and cracks it square behind point for another boundary. Maxwell was excited for a moment as he belted a LBW appeal, but there was no pad on that

13.4 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, FOUR, lovely shot, Sangakkara comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lifts it over mid-wicket, a couple of bounces and over the ropes

13.3 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 2 runs, 14,000 runs in ODIs for Sangakkara, second man after Sachin Tendulkar to get there, the Sri lankans in the stands are enjoying this, Dilshan comes across and shakes hands, this was flatter and well down leg, Sangakkara gets a bottom edge on the sweep

13.2 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, flatter and just outside off, Sangakkara stays back and pushes it towards cover

13.1 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, slower and just outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover

12.6 - Doherty to Dilshan, no run, tossed up and on off, pushed to the right of the bowler

12.5 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted delivery and well outside off, eased wide of cover for a single

12.4 - Doherty to Dilshan, 1 run, Clake has dropped a chance, perhaps, Johnson, coming in from long-on had a better chance. This was tossed up and just outside off, Dilshan went for the slog sweep, gets a top-edge that goes high into the night sky. Clarke ran back from mid-wicket, he was circling around the ball, doesn't get into any position and allows the ball to burst through his hands, he attempts to grab it on the second attempt, but isn't suucessful

12.3 - Doherty to Dilshan, 2 runs, Doherty drops one short and just outside off, Dilshan makes room and cuts it square on the off-side, he wants the second run and takes on Maxwell, the throw isn't right on top of the stumps, Dilshan dives and makes home

12.2 - Doherty to Dilshan, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Dilshan plays with an open face and finds backward point

12.1 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 1 run, slower and on off, worked away past square leg for a single

11.6 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, Sangakkara comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it down towards long-off for a single

11.5 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, pushed through flatter and just outside off, nudged in front of point, Sangakkara wanted a run and is sent back

11.4 - Maxwell to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, driven towards long-off for a single

11.3 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 1 run, Maxwell drifts one onto Sangakkara's pads, nudged behind square on the on-side for a single

11.2 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, no run, Maxwell tosses one on Sangakkara's pads, flicked straight to the fielder at backward square leg

11.1 - Maxwell to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up and well outside off, driven to the right of long-off for a couple of runs

Glenn Maxwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

G Rajaraman brings this update from the SCG: "The brass band isn't tiring nor are the drummers.. this could well have been Premadasa Stadium."

10.6 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 1 run, flighted and going with the angle, Sangakkara comes down the track and gets an inside edge behind square on the on-side for a single

10.5 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 2 runs, Doherty drifts one on Sangakkara's pads, tucked behind square on the on-side for a couple of runs

10.4 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up and well outside off, Sangakkara comes down the track and drills it to the left of cover, Clarke dives and gets a hand onto it, Johnson gives a good chase and keeps them down to a brace

10.3 - Doherty to Dilshan, 1 run, this one is given more air, eased down towards long-off for a single

10.2 - Doherty to Dilshan, no run, flighted and on the stumps, driven back towards the bowler

10.1 - Doherty to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, driven down towards long-on for a single

Xavier Doherty, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

9.6 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, low full-toss from Starc, driven straight to the fielder at cover

Starc changes to round the wicket

9.5 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, that's a fine delivery from Starc, the yorker and just outside off, Dilshan hurriedly gets his bat down and is lucky that it wasn't on the stumps

9.4 - Starc to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on Sangakkara's pads, flicked away behind square on the on-side for a single

9.3 - Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, Starc keeps it full and just outside off, Dilshan looks to drive and gets a thick edge towards third man

9.3 - Starc to Dilshan, wide, the slower bouncer from Starc, angled across the right-hander, he was shaping for the pull and then let it go, called as a wide for height. Starc isn't convinced

9.2 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, Starc keeps it full and just outside off, driven hard but straight to the fielder at short cover

9.1 - Starc to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on Sangakkara's pads, tucked away in front of square on the on-side for a single

8.6 - Watson to Sangakkara, 1 run, uppish and safe, Sangakkara was hanging back to his full ball, it was there for the drive, he didn't get the balance behind the shot, scoops it in the air but just wide of Clarke at extra cover

8.5 - Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, tad fuller and on the stumps, Dilshan closed the face of the bat and almost got a leading edge, the ball pops in front of mid-on and the batsmen take a single

8.4 - Watson to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, worked away past square leg for a single

8.3 - Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, tad fuller and angling into Dilshan, flicked away in front of square on the on-side for a single

8.2 - Watson to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, driven to the left of mid-off. Johnson slides across and deflects it away towards mid-on, concedes a single

Sangakkara got a new grip onto his bat at the end of the last over

8.1 - Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on Dilshan's pads, whipped away behind square on the on-side for a single

7.6 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, Starc keeps it very full and outside off, Sangakkara is down on one knee as he drives, can't get it past extra cover

7.5 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, excellent ball from Starc, full and tailing in very late into Sangakkara, he was looking to drive, the ball bursts through the inside edge and nips away further. Haddin dives across and prevents byes. Clarke and Maxwell are interested in an appeal, but there was no bat on that

7.4 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, short and just outside off, doesn't rise as much as Sangakkara expected, he was in a good position on the pull, misses and is struck high on the thigh pad

7.3 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, Starc keeps it full and well outside off, Sangakkara drives and finds the man at mid-off

7.2 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Sangakkara presents the full face of the bat and drives it towards mid-on

7.1 - Starc to Sangakkara, FOUR, cracking shot, width on offer from Starc, Sangakkara cuts it up and over point, watches the ball race away to the fence in a jiffy

Mitchell Starc [3.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack

6.6 - Watson to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, steered away towards third man for a single

6.5 - Watson to Sangakkara, FOUR, classy from Sangakkara, short of a length and well outside off, Sangakkara leans forward and cuts it up and over backward point, no need to run for those

6.4 - Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, the reverse Dilscoop, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan got into a position for the scoop, the ball goes off the face of the bat, hits the helmet and lobs away behind square on the off-side

6.3 - Watson to Dilshan, no run, rush of blood from Dilshan, comes down the track and looks to swat this length ball over the SCG, misses it completely

6.2 - Watson to Dilshan, FOUR, 7 boundaries in a row for Dilshan, the Dilscoop makes an appearance, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan gets down on one knee and helps it over short fine

6.1 - Watson to Sangakkara, 3 runs, on a good length and well outside off, Sangakkara leans forward and eases it square past cover, almost went all the way, the fielder gives chase and hauls the ball back in, Sangakkara takes three

Shane Watson, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

5.6 - Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, that's 6 in a row, Johnson has been smashed into oblivion, this was the best of the lot, change of pace from Johnson, gets it to dip onto the batsman. Dilshan leans forward, meets it on the bounce and caresses it past extra cover. Haddin smiles and a has a word or two to say

5.5 - Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, five in a row, Dilshan is on fire, full and well outside off, Dilshan clears his left leg and creams it past extra cover, no need to run for those

5.4 - Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, smashed, Johnson responds with a short ball, Dilshan is quick to swivel across and pulls it past square leg, one bounce and over the ropes. Johnson has been put under pressure

5.3 - Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, hat-trick of boundaries! Fraction shorter and just outside off, Dilshan swivelled across and pulls it over square leg, almost went all the way, just one bounce and over the ropes

5.2 - Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, this is even better! Tad fuller and just outside off, Dilshan presents the full face of the bat and drives it back past the non-striker, no need to run for those

5.1 - Johnson to Dilshan, FOUR, that's typical Dilshan shot, it was full and well outside off, Dilshan gets forward, closes the face at the point of impact and drives it past mid-off for a boundary

4.6 - Starc to Sangakkara, 2 runs, nicely played by Sangakkara, overpitched and just outside off, Sangakkara gets behind the line and merely pushes it past mid-off, good enough to come back for the second run

4.5 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Sangakkara presents the full face of the bat as he pushes it back at the bowler

4.4 - Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, top-edged and safe, Dilshan was in no control as he went for the pull, the ball hurried onto him, gets a top-edge that drops behind square on the on-side

4.3 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Dilshan gets well forward and drives it towards mid-off

4.2 - Starc to Dilshan, 2 runs, back of a length and on Dilshan's pads, tucked away behind square on the on-side for a brace

4.1 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, low full-toss and just outside off, Dilshan goes hard on the drive, the bat turned in his hands and gets an inside edge back towards the bowler

3.6 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, appeal for LBW, but it looked like there was an inside edge on that, Sangakkara was caught in his crease to one that came back in a fraction, the edge saved him

3.5 - Johnson to Sangakkara, FOUR, first boundary for Sri Lanka, looked like it was a late call by Sangakkara to pull, this was a high bouncer, Sangakkara pulled it as an afterthought, not all that convincing, but gets enough bat to clear square leg

3.4 - Johnson to Sangakkara, 2 runs, back of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara nudges it through the vacant extra cover region, gets back for the second run

3.3 - Johnson to Dilshan, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, pushed to the right of cover-point for a quick single

3.2 - Johnson to Dilshan, no run, change of pace from Johnson, pushes it fuller and wider outside off, Dilshan reaches out and gets a toe-edge towards cover

3.1 - Johnson to Dilshan, no run, Johnson shortens his length and cramps Dilshan for space, pushed off the back foot and towards mid-on

2.6 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and on Sangakkara's pads, turned towards short mid-wicket

2.5 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara hops across and turns it in front of square leg

2.4 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, that's a peach from Starc, tad fuller and just outside off, draws Sangakkara into the forward push, the ball nips away at the last moment, beats the outside edge on its way to the keeper

2.3 - Starc to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara drops his wrists and defends it with soft hands

2.2 - Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, on a good length and going away with the angle, Dilshan drives and gets a thick edge towards third man

2.1 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery and nipping away from outside off, Dilshan is rooted to his crease as he went flaying at that, misses by a long way

1.6 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara rides with the bounce and defends it

1.5 - Johnson to Sangakkara, no run, another short delivery from Johnson, Sangakkara drops his wrists and sways away from the line

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

1.4 - Johnson to Thirimanne, out Caught by Haddin!! Early strike by Johnson! That was a nasty lifter, excellent bouncer from Johnson, very well directed, right at the throat of the batsman. Thirimanne was hopping across, the ball followed him as he looked to arch back, doesn't get the gloves out of the way, the ball loops to the keeper. Haddin dives forward and completes the catch. Sri Lanka have lost an early wicket. Thirimanne c Haddin b Johnson 1(5)

Johnson to Thirimanne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

1.3 - Johnson to Thirimanne, no run, length ball and on Thirimanne's pads, he prods across and defends it towards mid-wicket

1.2 - Johnson to Dilshan, 3 runs, much better from Dilshan, tad fuller and just outside off, he gets half-forward and pushes it back past the bowler, the timing isn't spot on but the batsmen run well and get back for the third run

1.1 - Johnson to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery and swinging into Dilshan's pads, he looks to flick and is hit on the pads

Mitchell Johnson, comes into the attack

0.6 - Starc to Thirimanne, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Thirimanne defends it with an open face

0.5 - Starc to Dilshan, 1 run, fraction too short and on Dilshan's pads, worked wide of mid-on for a single

0.4 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, Starc keeps it very full and well outside off, Dilshan looks to steer it towards third man, the ball beats the outside edge

0.3 - Starc to Dilshan, no run, swing and a miss from Dilshan, went chasing after a full ball that nipped away, doesn't connect with the drive

0.2 - Starc to Thirimanne, 1 run, tad fuller and on the stumps, Thirimanne pushes it to the right of mid-on and sets off for a quick single

0.1 - Starc to Thirimanne, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Thirimanne prods across and defends it towards mid-on

Thirimanne and Dilshan are at the crease. Thirimanne is on strike. Starc will open the attack