Inglis, Maxwell power Aus to victory over Sri Lanka

Australia`s Glenn Maxwell (C) celebrates with teammate Josh Inglis (2nd R) after running out Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis (L) during the fourth T20 international cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the MCG in Melbourne. Pic/AFP

An aggressive 71-run stand between Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a six-wicket win and their fourth straight T20I victory over Sri Lanka at the MCG on Friday.

Chasing 140 for victory, the home team achieved the target, losing just four wickets with 11 balls to spare. Inglis smacked 40 off 20 balls while Maxwell stroked a composed 48 off 39.

Earlier, opener Pathum Nissanka made 46 for Sri Lanka, but tidy bowling from spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa blunted their charge, and a late collapse saw six wickets fall for 12 runs in 21 deliveries.

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