Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 174 runs in the second ODI, securing the series 2-0. In the match played in Colombo, Australia, chasing a target of 282 runs, were bowled out for 107 in the 25th over. Steve Smith scored 29, Josh Inglis 22, and Travis Head 18 runs for Australia, while Dunith Wellalage took 4 wickets for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan bowlers Asitha Fernando and Wanindu Hasaranga claimed 3 wickets each. Earlier, batting first, Sri Lanka posted 281 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted overs, with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 101 runs.