Australia defeated Sri Lanka in their ICC World Cup encounter here on Monday by a margin of five wickets.
Australia Beat SriLanka: Australia was sent in to bowl, and after removing Sri Lanka for 209 in 43.3 overs, they came back to complete the task in 35.2 overs, scoring 215 for 5 in a game that was briefly stopped by rain. It was Australia’s first victory on the current tour.
This was Australia’s first victory in the current competition.
Although Australia’s opener Mitchell Marsh made a 51-ball 52, they lost two fast wickets and ended up at 81 for three.
The chase was revived by the 77 runs added by Josh Inglis (58) and Marnus Labuschagne (40).
The chase was revived by the 77 runs added by Josh Inglis (58) and Marnus Labuschagne (40).
The final runs were then scored by Marcus Stoinis (20) and Glenn Maxewell (31).
Dilshan Madushanka claimed three wickets for Sri Lanka.
Before the collapse, Sri Lanka’s openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) scored 125 runs in 22 overs. However, the country lost nine wickets for 53 runs.
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa led the way with four wickets, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc each took two.