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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

14.6

Mitchell Starc to Kusal Perera. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, run save by Maxwell.

16 October 2023 10:43

Australia vs Sri Lanka

14.5

Mitchell Starc to Pathum Nissanka. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

16 October 2023 10:42

Australia vs Sri Lanka

14.4

Mitchell Starc to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Maxwell.

16 October 2023 10:41

Australia vs Sri Lanka

14.3

Mitchell Starc to Kusal Perera. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

16 October 2023 10:40

Australia vs Sri Lanka

14.2

Wide Mitchell Starc to Kusal Perera. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 10:39

Australia vs Sri Lanka

14.1

Mitchell Starc to Pathum Nissanka. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Maxwell, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 10:38

Australia vs Sri Lanka

13.6

Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

16 October 2023 10:37

Australia vs Sri Lanka

13.5

Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 10:37

Australia vs Sri Lanka

13.4

Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.

16 October 2023 10:36

Australia vs Sri Lanka

13.2

Adam Zampa to Pathum Nissanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 10:35

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