Australia vs Sri Lanka 2017: 3rd T20I, 5 talking points

Modified Feb 22, 2017 18:48 IST

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Aaron Finch of Australia bats during the International Twenty20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 22, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) — Finch smashed a superb half-century to get Australia going

#4 Klinger makes presence felt

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Klinger of Australian celebrates after reaching 50 runs during the International Twenty20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 22, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) — Klinger smashed a maiden half-century

Michael Klinger had got starts in both the T20s. But he needed one eye-catching knock to make the selectors rethink before dropping him once the main players returned.

That knock came here at Adelaide as Klinger cashed in on his partner’s aggressive intentions. Klinger enjoyed playing second fiddle and smashing the odd boundary in between. A meaty six off Gunaratne proved that he meant business today.

As Ben Dunk chose to play the big shots early, Klinger settled to rotating the strike smartly, much to the annoyance of the Lankans. He was eventually run out for 62 off 43 balls.

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