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15 January 2008

Adam Gilchrist celebrated a century on his farewell appearance at the WACA as Australia beat Sri Lanka to go top of the Commonwealth Bank Series table.

The wicketkeeper smashed 118 on his home ground as the Australians made 236 in 49.4 overs before bowling out Sri Lanka for just 173.

Gilchrist, who will retire from international cricket after the series, hit nine fours and three sixes in his 132-ball knock.

Kumar Sangakkara (80) took the fight to Australia but was offered precious little support from his team-mates.

Nathan Bracken and Mitchell Johnson finished with three wickets apiece for the hosts.

Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga claimed four for 47.

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