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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

32.1

Mitchell Starc to Charith Asalanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, run save by Cummins.

16 October 2023 12:12

Australia vs Sri Lanka

31.6

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

16 October 2023 12:11

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31.5

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.

16 October 2023 12:10

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31.4

Adam Zampa to Dhananjaya de Silva. Googly length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 12:10

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31.3

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka. Googly full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

16 October 2023 12:09

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31.2

Adam Zampa to Dhananjaya de Silva. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 12:09

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31.1

FOUR! Adam Zampa to Dhananjaya de Silva. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, past deep backward point for 4 runs.

16 October 2023 12:08

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30.6

Mitchell Starc to Charith Asalanka. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, shy attempt by Stoinis, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 12:07

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30.5

Mitchell Starc to Dhananjaya de Silva. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

16 October 2023 12:06

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30.3

Mitchell Starc to Dhananjaya de Silva. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 12:05