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
11.2
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
10.6
Pat Cummins to Pathum Nissanka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
10.5
Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
10.4
Pat Cummins to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
10.3
FOUR! Pat Cummins to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
10.2
Pat Cummins to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
10.1
Pat Cummins to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
9.6
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
9.5
Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.
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