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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
35.1
Dunith Wellalage to Marcus Stoinis. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
34.6
Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
34.5
Dilshan Madushanka to Glenn Maxwell. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
34.4
Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
34.4
Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter bouncer, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
34.3
Dilshan Madushanka to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Silva.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
34.2
Dilshan Madushanka to Glenn Maxwell. Short, down leg side backing away cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Wellalage.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
33.6
FOUR! Dunith Wellalage to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
33.4
Dunith Wellalage to Marcus Stoinis. Arm length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Loku Marakkalage.
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