Warner sets up 15-run victory
David Warner chose a fine time to awaken from his one-day international slumber. His first ODI century set up a 15-run victory in the first final for Australia, in Brisbane
04/03Result
1st Final (D/N), Commonwealth Bank Series at Brisbane, Mar 4 2012
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
306 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
04/03Result
1st Final (D/N), Commonwealth Bank Series at Brisbane, Mar 4 2012
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
306 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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