George Bailey and the Australian 'B-team' beat up Sri Lanka at the MCG written updates:-
PHIL Hughes blasted an historic century in his one-day international debut at the MCG, providing further proof his cricketing re-birth is for real.
Hughes became the first Australian, and only the eighth player, to make a century on debut in a one-day international.
Acting Australian captain George Bailey impressed at No. 4, smashing 89 as Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 107 runs in front of 27,461 fans.Opener
Hughes (112), who was caught behind swinging hard in a rush for late runs, hit 12 fours on his way to his century. Veteran David Hussey made the most of his call-up, finishing unbeaten on 60, including a 21-run final over off Ajantha Mendis, which pushed Australia to an imposing 5-305.``It was nice to get a few,''
Hughes told Channel 9. "First game in the one-day format, I suppose to get to three figures, it's a dream come true really. Hopefully we can win the game now.
