Australia beat Sri Lanka for first win at World Cup

Australia sealed their first win of the ongoing 2023 World Cup campaign, defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow on Monday. Chasing 210, Australia cruised to 215/5 in 35.2 overs, courtesy of Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis.

With top-order batters getting dismissed with ease, Marsh gave his side hope with a knock of 52 runs off 51 balls. Meanwhile, Inglis on his arrival, accelerated the chase with Labuschagne (40). Inglis slammed 58 off 59 deliveries. Glenn Maxwell (31*) and Marcus Stoinis (20*) wrapped up the chase for Australia with some excellent boundaries.

Earlier, leg-spinner Adam Zampa picked a four-wicket haul to help Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 209. Kusal Perera (78) and Pathum Nissanka (61) got a great start, but Australia benefitted from the timely return to form of Zampa. He enjoyed an excellent outing to help bundle Sri Lanka in 43.3 overs. From 153/1 the Lankans faced a batting collapse and were 209 all out.