Australia vs Sri Lanka Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023. Australia’s 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka. Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis’s contributions, Australia won his first ICC World Cup 2023 match. This win marked Australia’s first victory in three matches in the tournament, while Sri Lanka suffered their third consecutive loss in ICC World Cup 2023.
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Sri Lanka won the toss and have opted to bat on October 16, at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. The pitch at Ekana Stadium is expected to provide more assistance to the bowlers under lights.
Srilanka made 2 changes, Chamika Karunaratne and Lahiru Kumara replaced Dasun and Matheesha.
Teams:
Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
Australia vs Sri Lanka Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: Srilanka Innings
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat, starting strongly with openers Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka scoring half-centuries. However, Pat Cummins dismissed Nissanka for 61(67), and shortly after, Perera was bowled out for 78(82). The openers bring up the 125-run partnership and their respective fifties. Asalanka made a 25-run contribution, got out by Maxwell.
Adam Zampa then added to Sri Lanka’s troubles, removing Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama with single-digit scores, shifting the momentum in Australia’s favor. The Australian bowlers dominated the game. However, Sri Lanka’s innings took a dramatic turn, with nine wickets falling for just 53 runs.
In the first innings, Adam Zampa led Australia’s bowling attack by taking four wickets, limiting Sri Lanka to 209 runs in 43.3 overs. Apart from Zampa, Mitchell Starc claimed two wickets, and Glenn Maxwell took one.
Srilanka Scorecard
Australia vs Sri Lanka Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Innings
Australia secured their first victory of the 2023 World Cup campaign by defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow on Monday. Chasing a target of 210, Australia reached 215/5 in 35.2 overs.
Australia’s openers, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, made an explosive start to their innings, adopting an aggressive approach. Sri Lanka aimed to take early wickets as Australia chased a modest target. David Warner began his innings with a big six in the first over, setting the tone for his batting, but earlier Warner lbw by Dilshan Madhushanka. Again, Steven Smith is also lbw by Dilshan Madhushanka.
Opener Mitchell Marsh scored a rapid 52, but Australia stumbled to 81 for three after losing two quick wickets. Despite losing their top-order batters early, Mitchell Marsh played a crucial innings, scoring 52 runs off 51 balls. Josh Inglis, after coming in, accelerated the chase along with Marnus Labuschagne (40), smashing 58 runs off 59 deliveries. Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis formed a responsible partnership, making significant contributions to Australia’s pursuit of the target. Josh Inglis scored 50 and displayed a strong performance under pressure.
Sri Lankan bowlers continued to strive to regain control of the game, but it appeared to be too late. Glenn Maxwell (31*) and Marcus Stoinis (20*) finished the job for Australia by hitting the winning six to finish the match.
Australia Scorecard
Conclusion
Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis played crucial roles as Australia secured their first victory of the 2023 World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets on Monday. Adam Zampa, the leg-spinner, was the standout performer with figures of 4-47, as he played a key role in dismissing Sri Lanka for 209. Australia successfully chased down the target in 35.2 overs at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium.
