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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

39.5

Adam Zampa to Lahiru Kumara. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

16 October 2023 13:17

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39.4

Adam Zampa to Lahiru Kumara. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs.

16 October 2023 13:17

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39.2

OUT! L.B.W. Adam Zampa to Maheesh Theekshana. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad. That's plumb in front.

16 October 2023 13:15

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39.1

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

16 October 2023 13:13

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38.6

Josh Hazlewood to Maheesh Theekshana. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 13:12

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38.6

Wide Josh Hazlewood to Maheesh Theekshana. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 13:11

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38.4

Josh Hazlewood to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 13:10

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38.2

Josh Hazlewood to Charith Asalanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

16 October 2023 13:09

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38.1

Josh Hazlewood to Charith Asalanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

16 October 2023 13:08

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37.6

OUT! L.B.W. Adam Zampa to Chamika Karunaratne. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad.

16 October 2023 13:07