Sri Lanka's supporters create a colourful atmosphere in Colombo as their side looks to become the first to beat Australia in a World Cup match since 1999
Australia paceman Shaun Tait is involved in an early exchange of words with Tillakaratne Dilshan but has the final say when he has the Sri Lanka opener caught in the slips for four
The World Cup holders strike again when Upul Tharanga cuts a rising ball from Brett Lee and Steve Smith (far left) pulls in a superb overhead catch at backward point
Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara (left) and his predecessor, Mahela Jayawardene, have the task of repairing the early damage for the home side
Another moment of fielding magic from Steve Smith brings the partnership to an end as his throw from cover clips the bail with Jayawardene short of his ground attempting a quick single
Smith is mobbed by his delighted Australia team-mates as Jayawardene's dismissal is confirmed by the TV umpire
Sangakkara uses his feet to combat the off-spin of Jason Krejza on the way to a 69-ball half century and he looks the key to Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching a defendable total
With one ball of the 33rd over remaining, and Sri Lanka on 146-3, heavy rain begins to fall from dark clouds which have gathered over the R Premadasa Stadium, forcing the players off the field
A few optimistic supporters hang on in the hope of a resumption but he umpires are eventually forced to accept the inevitable and call off the match as a no-result
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