Australia vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket result and reaction from ICC World Cup
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Five-time champions Australia injected some life into their Cricket World Cup campaign with a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka.
Beaten by India and South Africa in the first two matches, Australia showed some urgency with the ball and bundled out Sri Lanka for 209 inside 44 overs with Adam Zampa leading the rout on figures of 4-47.
At 157-1 near the halfway stage, Sri Lanka looked poised to reach the 300-mark before the wheels came off their innings and they had to settle for a below-par total.
After strong winds delayed the start of their chase, Australia made heavy weather of a small target before Josh Inglis made 58 and Glenn Maxwell (31) stayed put to see them home with nearly 15 overs to spare.
It was Australia’s first victory in the tournament, while 1996 champions Sri Lanka remained winless after three matches.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
24.4
Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
24.3
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
24.1
Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
23.6
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
23.5
FOUR! Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
23.4
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
23.2
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
23.1
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Mendis. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
22.6
Josh Hazlewood to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.
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