Australia secured their first victory in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023, defeating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets.
Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis played pivotal roles in the win, with Marcus Stoinis sealing the victory with a crucial SIX.
Although Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Dilshan Madushanka, managed to take some wickets and keep the chase competitive, their low total left them with limited defence.
Despite wickets falling, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis guided Australia towards the target.
Josh Inglis, who scored 50, stood out under pressure. Sri Lanka's bowlers attempted a comeback, but it was too late.
Dilshan Madushanka's efforts made Sri Lanka's total respectable, dismissing early threats like David Warner and Steve Smith.
Australia started their innings aggressively, with openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh making their intentions clear.
Despite some early hiccups, Australia ultimately secured a convincing win.
Sri Lanka posted 209 runs in their innings, with the openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera contributing significantly.
However, the Australian bowlers, especially Adam Zampa, made a comeback, with rain briefly interrupting the game.
The Ekana stadium pitch favoured bowlers under lights, with short-of-a-length deliveries proving effective.
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, now seeks to climb the World Cup points table, as they currently occupy the bottom position.
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands are ahead due to their superior run rates.
AUS vs SL Score Highlights:
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka 61
Kusal Perera 78
Kusal Mendis 9
Sadeera Samarawickrama 8
Charith Asalanka 25
Dhananjaya de Silva 7
Dunith Wellalage 2
Chamika Karunaratne 2
Maheesh Theekshana 0
Lahiru Kumara 4
Dilshan Madushanka* 0
Australia bowling:
Mitchell Starc 2/43 (10)
Josh Hazlewood 0/36 (7)
Pat Cummins 2/32 (7)
Glenn Maxwell 1/36 (9.3)
Adam Zampa 4/47 (8)
Marcus Stoinis 0/11 (2)
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh 52
David Warner 11
Steve Smith 0
Marnus Labuschagne 40
Josh Inglis 58
Glenn Maxwell* 31
Marcus Stoinis* 20
Sri Lanka bowling:
Lahiru Kumara 0/47 (4)
Dilshan Madushanka 3/38 (9)
Maheesh Theekshana 0/49 (7)
Dunith Wellalage 1/53 (9.2)
Chamika Karunaratne 0/15 (3)
Dhananjaya de Silva 0/13 (3)
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