Australia beat Sri Lanka by 107 runs in 1st ODI

MELBOURNE (AFP) –

Australian batsman Phil Hughes jumps to avoid a bouncer during the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 11, 2013. Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 107 runs in the opening one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 107 runs in the opening one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

The Australians scored 305 for five off their 50 overs, with man-of-the-match debutant Phil Hughes hitting 112, and bowled out Sri Lanka for 198 with Clint McKay taking four for 33.

Sri Lanka were 111 for two at the 25-over mark but Tillakaratne Dilshan was run out for 51 by a direct hit from Usman Khawaja, and was followed by two more run outs in suicidal running between the wickets.

The next match in the five-match series takes place in Adelaide on Sunday.

Match scores: Australia 305 for 5 (50 overs); Sri Lanka 198 (40 overs).