Injury concern for Sri Lanka as Binura Fernando limps off against Australia

The pace bowler managed just five deliveries during Australia's innings before leaving the field

Sri Lanka suffered an injury scare during their Super 12 clash with Australia after pace bowler Binura Fernando limped from the field.

Opening the bowling, he managed just five deliveries during Australia's innings before suffering discomfort in his right leg.

Dhananjaya de Silva was brought on to finish the over, from which Australia scored six runs.

^{Fernando in action with the ball [Trevor Collens/Getty Images]}

Fernando made one appearance for Sri Lanka in round one, picking up 1 for 33 from four overs against the Netherlands, including the big wicket of captain Scott Edwards. He then took 1 for 27 against Ireland in his side's Super 12 opener.

Sri Lanka have struggled with injuries in Australia, with Danushka Gunathilaka (hamstring), Dushmantha Chameera (calf) and Dilshan Madushanka (quad) all replaced in the 15-strong squad.

Their next match is scheduled to take place on October 29, when they face New Zealand in Sydney.

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