Bracken's five sends SL crashing Nathan Bracken's intelligent variations in pace helped Australia cut Mahela Jayawardene's men to size in front of 25,000 spectators.
Bracken rates it as his best bowling Despite picking up the man of the match award after returning career-best figures of five for 47, Nathan Bracken said there still was room for improvement so far as his bowling was concerned.
Mahela disappointed A crestfallen Mahela Jayawardene said his side had what it took to beat Australia, but they had to start believing they could do so.
GOLF / Overnight leader Randhawa slips down the ladder
Solid McGrane hits the front The elements had a big role to play in the second day's script on Friday. The near freezing conditions, besides the swirling winds, made it a highly forgettable day in the office for most of the seasoned pros.
ATHLETICS / Alex, Manjunath, Shreema adjudged best athletes
MEG, DK champions MEG men, who bagged 10 gold and Dakshina Kannada women who bagged five, won the team championship in the State Games' athletic events which concluded at the Chamundi Vihar stadium here on Friday.
Australia's Nathan Bracken successfully appeals for a leg-before verdict against Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara during their tri-series match in Sydney on Friday. AP
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