Australia set Sri Lanka 160-run target

NOTTINGHAM: Australia managed to set Sri Lanka a modest target of 160 runs in the World Twenty20 group C match here at Trent Bridge on Monday.

After Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to field, Australia made 159 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

Their main scorers were Mitchell Johnson (28 not out), David Hussey (28), Ricky Ponting (25) and Shane Watson (22).

Johnson and Hussey hit two sixes each while Watson struck one.

For Sri Lanka, Ajantha Mendis and Lasith Malinga bagged two wickets each for 20 and 36 runs, respectively.

Australia, stunned by the West Indies in their opening match, need a win to stay in the tournament.

Sri Lanka, playing their first match, will go for chasing 160 to knock Australia out from the tournament.