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AUS vs SL highlights, World Cup 2023: Australia and Sri Lanka lock horns on Monday at the Ekana International Stadium in Lucknow. The two teams have lost their opening two matches of the tournament and are in desperate need of a win to keep their hopes of reaching the semifinals alive.

Updated: October 16, 2023 23:38 IST

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Australia's Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell congratulate each other after wining against Sri Lanka by 5 wickets during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in Lucknow, India, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Australia vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 highlights: Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in their ICC World Cup match on Monday. Sent in to bowl, Australia dismissed Sri Lanka for 209 in 43.3 overs and then returned to overhaul the target in 35.2 overs, scoring 215 for five in a match that was briefly interrupted by rain.

This was Australia’s first win of the ongoing tournament. Opener Mitchell Marsh scored a 51-ball 52 but Australia lost two quick wickets to slip to 81 for three. Marnus Labuschagne (40) and Josh Inglis (58) added 77 runs to revive the chase. Glenn Maxewell (31) and Marcus Stoinis (20) then knocked off the remaining runs.

For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka snapped three wickets. Earlier, openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) added 125 runs in 22 overs but Sri Lanka suffered a collapse, losing nine wickets for 53 runs. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa showed the way with four wickets, while there were two wickets apiece for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

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Match EndedICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 - Match 14

Australia

215/5 (35.2)

vs

Sri Lanka

209 (43.3)

Match Ended ( Day - Match 14 )
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets