Chasing 140, Australia did not get off to an ideal start as the hosts lost opening batter Ben McDermott (9) in the fifth over to Maheesh Theekshana.
Jhye Richardson's two-wicket haul was backed up by Josh Inglis and Maxwell's partnership as Australia outclassed Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fourth T20I.
With this win, Australia has gained a 4-0 lead in the five-match series and the final T20I will now be played on Sunday.
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Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed after the match that Smith had suffered a concussion after landing on his head following a spectacular diving attempt to save a six in the final over of the second innings, according to a private news website.
Sri Lanka's required run total was adjusted under the Duckworth-Lewis system due to a short rain delay that reduced the visitors' overs to 19.
Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Super 12 Match can be watched live on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV in India. The Star Sports network will broadcast the live game on the TV. The action will begin today at 07.30 PM in Dubai.
Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the 22nd match of ICC T20 World Cup that will take place on 28th October, Thursday. The venue for this encounter will be Dubai and the match starts at 7.30 pm IST.
Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a Group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.
Steve Smith relayed the commentator's input to captain Aaron Finch during the 17th over that was being bowled by Pat Cummins.
After Sri Lanka posted 142/6 in their 20 overs, Warner led the Aussie chase once again with a 50-ball 57, his innings laced with four fours and a six. The home team took the field without Glenn Maxwell who on Thursday took a break from cricket due to mental issues.
David Warner once again proved far too hot for Sri Lanka as he single-handedly guided the hosts to an emphatic seven-wicket win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the third and final T20I match of the series
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Glenn Maxwell raised the issue with the Cricket Australia support staff and has been offered full support of the Australian team.
Chasing a paltry 118-run target, David Warner and Steve Smith comfortably steered Australia home with seven overs to spare.
Australia head coach Justin Langer confirmed Billy Stanlake's place in starting XI as Mitchell Starc will miss the game because of his brother's wedding.
Glenn Maxwell himself has been in great form, smashing a 28-ball 62 in Australia's season-opening first T20I against Sri Lanka which they won by 134 runs.
David Warner made the day of a young fan even before he started his carnage by gifting him his gloves while returning from practice.
Mitchell Starc has been allowed to leave the camp and will join the squad on Thursday once his brother Brandon Starc has tied the knot.
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