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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

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20.3

Josh Hazlewood to Pathum Nissanka. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 11:14

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FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

16 October 2023 11:13

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Josh Hazlewood to Pathum Nissanka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs.

16 October 2023 11:12

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

16 October 2023 11:11

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Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

16 October 2023 11:10

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

16 October 2023 11:10

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Glenn Maxwell to Pathum Nissanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

16 October 2023 11:09

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Glenn Maxwell to Kusal Perera. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.

16 October 2023 11:09

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Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Inglis, fielded by Hazlewood.

16 October 2023 11:07

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Marcus Stoinis to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

16 October 2023 11:06