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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 LIVE: ODI World Cup updates

• Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first
• ALL OUT! Maxwell removes Asalanka and Sri Lanka are skittled for 209
• END OF PLAY! Australia win by 5 wickets to keep World Cup hopes alive

Australia vs Sri Lanka

Australia win by 5 wickets

16 October 2023 17:06

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35.1

Dunith Wellalage to Marcus Stoinis. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.

16 October 2023 17:05

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34.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.

16 October 2023 17:04

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34.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Glenn Maxwell. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.

16 October 2023 17:03

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34.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

16 October 2023 17:03

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34.4

Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter bouncer, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

16 October 2023 17:02

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34.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Silva.

16 October 2023 17:01

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34.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Glenn Maxwell. Short, down leg side backing away cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.

16 October 2023 17:00

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33.6

FOUR! Dunith Wellalage to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

16 October 2023 16:58

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33.4

Dunith Wellalage to Marcus Stoinis. Arm length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Loku Marakkalage.

16 October 2023 16:57