A three-wicket burst from Tasmanian spinner Xavier Doherty set Australia on their way to a 32-run, series-saving victory over Sri Lanka in Hobart on Wednesday, but the home side had to survive a late scare in the face of an Angelo Mathews onslaught to square the Series.

With Michael Clarke in doubt for Wednesday's must-win clash against Sri Lanka in Hobart, George Bailey may lead Australia in his first international appearance on home soil.

Australia's batsmen will continue to decide for themselves whether to use the Decision Review System (DRS) and won't be pressured to save referrals for certain players or stages of an innings, according to vice-captain George Bailey.

Australia batsman David Warner has been slapped with an official reprimand after pleading guilty to an ICC code of conduct offence in Sunday's fourth one-day international against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Failure to defeat Sri Lanka in Wednesday's fifth and final one-day international in Hobart will see Australia lose the series despite a superb start.

Cricket Australia, the Commonwealth Bank, the Nine Network and Cricket Tasmania will unite to stage the Commonwealth Bank Series Bushfire Appeal 2013 at the Commonwealth Bank One Day International in Hobart on Wednesday.