Sri Lanka 122-6; Australia 123-5 (19.3 overs) Veteran makes crucial 60 after top-order collapses in PerthIt was nervous, it was unconvincing, and it was a victory that Australia desperately needed after falling to
India three days earlier. The five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Waca Ground kept the host nation’s hopes alive, but there promises to be some soul-searching within the
Australian camp as they prepare for their match against Bangladesh later this week.
Rachael Haynes proved the difference in the end, with a smart 60 from 47 balls. Her partnership with Meg Lanning settled the hosts after three quick wickets left them reeling at 10-3 inside four overs, conjuring up memories of the tournament opener in Sydney.