Johnson bowls Australia to victoryThe left-armer claimed six for 31 from his 10 overs as the hosts were bowled out for 191 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Suraj Randiv top scoring with 41 as he led the recovery from 117 for seven.
And it proved to be a simple chase for Australia, who knocked off the runs in 38.1 overs with Shane Watson, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke all passing 50.
Having won the toss, opening batsmen Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan initially looked at ease against the Australian pace attack, with a succession of fours in the opening overs..
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