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The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.
The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia
31.6
Pat Cummins to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Labuschagne, fielded by Warner.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
31.5
Pat Cummins to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
31.4
Pat Cummins to Charith Asalanka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
31.3
Pat Cummins to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
31.2
Pat Cummins to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
31.1
Pat Cummins to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
30.6
Glenn Maxwell to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Finch.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
30.5
Glenn Maxwell to Charith Asalanka. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
30.4
Glenn Maxwell to Charith Asalanka. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Smith.
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