5. Highest score by a Sri Lankan batsman batting at number 10

Lasith Malinga also has the record of the highest score by a Sri Lankan batsman batting at number 10 against Australia in the 3rd ODI played at MCG on 3rd November 2010. A good bowling display by Sri Lanka restricted Australia to 239 for 8 in 50 overs.

In reply, Sri Lanka was tottering at 107 for 8. Malinga played a gem of innings for Sri Lanka scoring 56 off 48 balls and added 132 runs for the 9th wicket with Mathews. Sri Lanka won the match by 1 wicket with 34 balls to spare. Mathews remained not out on 77. Australia won the series by 2-1.