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Australia vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket result and reaction from ICC World Cup

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Luke Baker
Monday 16 October 2023 18:30 BST
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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

26.4

Pat Cummins to Sadeera Samarawickrama. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 11:42

Australia vs Sri Lanka

26.2

OUT! Bowled. Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed.

16 October 2023 11:39

Australia vs Sri Lanka

26.1

Pat Cummins to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

16 October 2023 11:38

Australia vs Sri Lanka

25.6

Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 11:37

Australia vs Sri Lanka

25.5

Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.

16 October 2023 11:37

Australia vs Sri Lanka

25.4

Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Mendis. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Starc.

16 October 2023 11:36

Australia vs Sri Lanka

25.2

Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 11:35

Australia vs Sri Lanka

25.1

Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 11:35

Australia vs Sri Lanka

24.6

Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.

16 October 2023 11:34

Australia vs Sri Lanka

24.5

Pat Cummins to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 11:34

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