Dambulla: Half-centurion George Bailey starred in Australia's tense run chase as the visitors edged past Sri Lanka by two wickets in the third one-day international and took a 2-1 lead in Dambulla yesterday. Australia chased down 227 in 46 overs to deny Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan a winning farewell in his final ODI. Bowlers set up the win for the visitors after restricting Sri Lanka to 226 all out in 49.2 overs.

Sri Lankan Tillakaratne Dilshan acknowledges fans after he makes his way back to the pavilion at Dambulla yesterday. Pic/AFP