In a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka, Glenn Maxwell guided injury-hit Australia to the series-opening one-day cricket international (ODI). Maxwell scored an unbeaten 80 from 51 deliveries.

Batting at No. 7, Maxwell rescued the innings for Australia after walking to the crease with the total at 189-5. Australia needed 93 runs from 84 deliveries. Maxwell worked with the lower order and hastened the victory with three-quarters of his runs coming from boundaries, it included six sixes and six fours.