John Hastings claims six as Australia win ODI series against Sri Lanka

Dambula: John Hastings claimed six wickets before Aaron Finch and George Bailey's attacking half-centuries powered Australia to a series clinching six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI yesterday.

Australian cricketer John Hastings celebrates after he dismissed Sri Lanka cricketer Sachith Pathirana during the fourth One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket stadium in Dambulla. Pic/AF

Australia rode on Finch's 19-ball 55 and an unbeaten 90 from Bailey to chase down 213 in 31 overs and take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Hastings' 6-45 helped bowl out SL for 212.