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Aussies braced for 'brilliant' Malinga

Australia all-rounder Steve Smith on Wednesday hailed history-maker Lasith Malinga as "brilliant" as the defending champions drew up plans to counter the Sri Lankan slinger at the World Cup. Malinga's trademark collection of yorkers and toe-crushers helped him to a career-best 6-38, including a second World Cup hat-trick, as the home side routed Kenya by nine wickets on Tuesday.

On Saturday, it'll be Australia's turn to face Malinga, who is now fully recovered from the back strain which kept him out of the first two matches at the tournament.

"Malinga was brilliant," said Smith. "The pitch (at R. Premadasa Stadium) varied a bit and helped swing the ball. Sri Lanka are going to be a good challenge for us."

Australia, who defeated Sri Lanka in the 2007 final, and are bidding for a fourth successive World Cup, have looked impressive so far, seeing off Zimbabwe by 91 runs and enjoying a seven-wicket win over New Zealand. "For us, the big challenge is to play against Sri Lanka here. They play really well in these conditions." Sri Lanka defeated Australia away from home in November and 21-year-old leg-break bowler Smith is hoping to slam the brakes on Kumar Sangakkara's free-scoring batsmen.

"When I come in, I expect Sri Lanka to come hard at me. I just have to make sure I take wickets, keep the runs down and break partnerships," said Smith. COLOMBO, AFP

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