We couldn't win, despite playing well: McKay

Australia avoided an unwanted record as they cruised to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final one-day international at the Gabba yesterday.

Clint McKay

Australia avoided an unwanted record as they cruised to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final one-day international at the Gabba yesterday.

Staring at a record eighth straight international defeat, the Australians skittled Sri Lanka for 115 off 32 overs and rattled up the winning score of 119 for two off just 21.4 overs to canter home in the dead rubber match.

Paceman Clint McKay put in a Man-of-the-Match performance with five for 33 off nine overs, supported by giant newcomer Mitchell Starc's four for 27 off nine to rip through the Sri Lankan innings. "We had been playing good cricket at times but just hadn't come away with the win"