Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka score 253/8 against Australia

London, June 17: Sri Lanka scored 253 for eight against Australia in a crucial Champions Trophy Group A encounter at the Kennington Oval here Monday.



Mahela Jayawardene top scored with an unbeaten 84 off 81 balls while Lahiru Thirimanne chipped in with a patient 57.

Mitchell Johnson was the pick of the bowlers taking three for 48.