Australia registered their first win of the 2023 Cricket World Cup with a comfortable 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat, but they were bundled out for 209 in 43.3 overs. Kusal Mendis was the only Sri Lankan batsman to offer any resistance, scoring 52 runs. For Australia, Adam Zampa was the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 47.
In reply, Australia chased down the target in 35.2 overs, losing 5 wickets along the way. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne put on an opening stand of 125 runs, which laid the foundation for the victory. Warner scored 65 runs, while Labuschagne scored 76 runs.
Glenn Maxwell also played a crucial role in Australia’s victory, scoring 49 runs off just 34 balls. He finished the match off with a flourish, hitting three sixes in the last over.
Australia’s victory was a much-needed one, and it will give them a lot of confidence going forward. They will now be hoping to build on this momentum and win their remaining matches in the group stage.
Key moments from the match:
- Adam Zampa’s 4 for 47 was the highlight of Australia’s bowling innings.
- David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne put on an opening stand of 125 runs for Australia.
- Warner scored 65 runs, while Labuschagne scored 76 runs.
- Glenn Maxwell also played a crucial role in Australia’s victory, scoring 49 runs off just 34 balls.
- He finished the match off with a flourish, hitting three sixes in the last over.
Overall, it was a comfortable victory for Australia. They will now be hoping to build on this momentum and win their remaining matches in the group stage.
