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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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Australia vs Sri Lanka

27.6

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Silva.

16 October 2023 16:28

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27.5

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kumara.

16 October 2023 16:27

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27.3

FOUR! Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

16 October 2023 16:27

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27.2

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.

16 October 2023 16:26

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27.1

Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kumara.

16 October 2023 16:25

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26.6

Lahiru Kumara to Josh Inglis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs.

16 October 2023 16:24

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26.4

Lahiru Kumara to Josh Inglis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to mid on for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.

16 October 2023 16:23

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26.3

Lahiru Kumara to Josh Inglis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for 2 runs, overthrow by Asalanka, fielded by Karunaratne.

16 October 2023 16:23

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Lahiru Kumara to Josh Inglis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Samarawickrama.

16 October 2023 16:22

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Lahiru Kumara to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Samarawickrama.

16 October 2023 16:21