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
5.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Mitchell Marsh. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
5.1
FOUR! Dilshan Madushanka to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
4.6
APPEAL! Lahiru Kumara to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for Caught.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
4.5
Lahiru Kumara to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to point for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
4.4
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
4.2
Lahiru Kumara to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
4.1
FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
3.6
OUT! L.B.W. Dilshan Madushanka to Steve Smith. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
3.5
Dilshan Madushanka to Steve Smith. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.
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