Chasing a target of 239 runs set by Sri Lanka, Australia were 205 for 8 in 45 overs in a crucial match of tri-nation ODI Cricket series at Melbourne when reports last came in. Sri Lanka were all out for 238 in 50 overs. For Sri Lanka, LD Chandimal was the highest scorer with 75. For Australia, Dan Christian took a career best 5 for 31 including a hat trick, while JL Pattinson bagged 4 wickets. Earlier, the Islanders won the toss and elected to bat first.The match is important for both India and Sri Lanka because both team have equal points in the tournament. The hosts are already in the finals. The Sri Lankans now need either a tie or win in today's match to reach the finals failing which India will sneak into the finals by virtue of a better head to head in the series over Sri Lanka.