Australia vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket result and reaction from ICC World Cup
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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
20.5
Chamika Karunaratne to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
20.4
Chamika Karunaratne to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
20.3
Wide Chamika Karunaratne to Marnus Labuschagne. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
20.3
Chamika Karunaratne to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
20.2
Chamika Karunaratne to Josh Inglis. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to mid on for 1 run, run save by Theekshana.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
20.1
Chamika Karunaratne to Josh Inglis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
19.6
Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
19.4
Dunith Wellalage to Josh Inglis. Stock ball half volley, middle stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Loku Marakkalage.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
19.3
Dunith Wellalage to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Kumara.
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