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
18.3
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Perera. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
18.2
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
18.1
Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
17.6
Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
17.5
Wide Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
17.5
Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.
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Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Googly length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, leading edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
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Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Maxwell.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
17.2
Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
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