Australia thrash Sri Lanka in first T20

BRENTON EDWARDS / AFP

Australia have crushed Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International at Adelaide.

Batting first, the hosts amassed 233 for 2 with David Warner smashing a century off just 56 balls.

Sri Lanka were then restricted to just 99 for 9 in their 20 overs as spinner Adam Zampa took three wickets.

The next match will be played at Brisbane on Tuesday.

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