| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group 1, Perth |
| Sri Lanka 157-6 (20 overs): Nissanka 40 (45), Asalanka 38* (25) |
| Australia 158-3 (16.3 overs): Stoinis 59* (18) |
| Australia won by seven wickets |
| Scorecard. Tables |
Marcus Stoinis hit the second-fastest half-century in the Men’s T20 World Cup as Australia bounced back from their opening defeat with a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Stoinis smashed 59 from 18 balls as Australia reached their target with 21 balls to spare in Perth.
Charith Asalanka earlier hit 40 from 45 balls as Sri Lanka scraped to 157-6.
The win eases the pressure on holders Australia, who went…
