Sri Lanka beat Australia by 9 runs securing berth in the finals. Chasing a target of 239 runs set by Sri Lanka, Australia were out for 229 runs in 49.1 overs in a crucial match of tri-nation ODI Cricket series at Melbourne. Sri Lanka were all out for 238 in 50 overs. The match was not only important for India but also for Sri Lanka because both the teams had equal points in the tournament. The hosts are already in the finals.