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Australia vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket result and reaction from ICC World Cup

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Luke Baker
Monday 16 October 2023 13:30 EDT
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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

16.6

Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 10:55

Australia vs Sri Lanka

16.5

Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

16 October 2023 10:54

Australia vs Sri Lanka

16.4

Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Labuschagne.

16 October 2023 10:54

Australia vs Sri Lanka

16.3

Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

16 October 2023 10:53

Australia vs Sri Lanka

16.2

Marcus Stoinis to Kusal Perera. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.

16 October 2023 10:52

Australia vs Sri Lanka

16.1

Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run.

16 October 2023 10:51

Australia vs Sri Lanka

15.5

Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cummins.

16 October 2023 10:49

Australia vs Sri Lanka

15.3

Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 10:49

Australia vs Sri Lanka

15.2

FOUR! Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

16 October 2023 10:48

Australia vs Sri Lanka

15.1

Wide Adam Zampa to Kusal Perera. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 10:47

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