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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match at Melbourne, , Jan 13 2006 - Cricket Photos

RESULT
1st Match (D/N), Melbourne (Docklands), January 13, 2006, VB Series
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(50 ov, T:319) 202/7

Australia won by 116 runs

Player Of The Match
66 (61)
andrew-symonds
James Hopes take a catch off his own bowling to end Mahela Jayawardene's resistance, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
James Hopes take a catch off his own bowling to end Mahela Jayawardene's resistanceAFP
Andrew Symonds congratulates Simon Katich on his fine catch, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Andrew Symonds congratulates Simon Katich on his fine catchGetty Images
Michael Hussey stops a ball after it ricochets off Adam Gilchrist, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Michael Hussey stops a ball after it ricochets off Adam GilchristGetty Images
Ruchira Perera celebrates bowling Ricky Ponting, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Ruchira Perera celebrates bowling Ricky PontingGetty Images
Michael Hussey hustles to make it home - and does, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Michael Hussey hustles to make it home - and doesGetty Images
Damien Martyn was in fine touch during his 70, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Damien Martyn was in fine touch during his 70Getty Images
Damien Martyn plays to leg during his innings of 70, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Damien Martyn plays to leg during his innings of 70William West/AFP
Kumar Sangakkara takes cover as Michael Hussey hits out, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Kumar Sangakkara takes cover as Michael Hussey hits outGetty Images
And Andrew Symonds obliges with some fearsome strokeplay, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
And Andrew Symonds obliges with some fearsome strokeplayGetty Images
Andrew Symonds drills it through midwicket, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Andrew Symonds drills it through midwicketGetty Images
Mahela Jayawardene proved a lone spark in Sri Lanka's innings with 50 off 47 balls, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Mahela Jayawardene proved a lone spark in Sri Lanka's innings with 50 off 47 ballsGetty Images
Simon Katich pulled off a fine catch to dismiss Marvan Atapattu, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Simon Katich pulled off a fine catch to dismiss Marvan AtapattuGetty Images
Tillakaratne Dilshan loses his off stump to Nathan Bracken, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Tillakaratne Dilshan loses his off stump to Nathan BrackenGetty Images
Andrew Symonds and Nathan Bracken celebrate the wicket of Kumar Sangakkara, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Andrew Symonds and Nathan Bracken celebrate the wicket of Kumar SangakkaraGetty Images
Michael Clarke's unbeaten 45 took Australia past 300, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Michael Clarke's unbeaten 45 took Australia past 300AFP
Damien Martyn is bowled by Dilhara Fernando, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Damien Martyn is bowled by Dilhara FernandoWilliam West/AFP
Brett Lee celebrates after bowling Upul Tharanga, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Brett Lee celebrates after bowling Upul TharangaGetty Images
Michael Clarke lashes out at the slog, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Michael Clarke lashes out at the slogGetty Images
The crowd make clear what they expect from Andrew Symonds, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
The crowd make clear what they expect from Andrew SymondsGetty Images
Muttiah Muralitharan gives it a rip, Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, January 13, 2006
Muttiah Muralitharan gives it a ripGetty Images
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