Australia achieved its first win in ICC World Cup 2023, defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis led Australia towards their first victory in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets as Marcus Stoinis slammed the winning SIX. Sri Lankan bowlers led by Dilshan Madushanka clinched some wickets to keep the chase tight, but didn’t had much to defend. 

Dunith Wellalage dismissed Josh Inglis while Dilshan Madushanka clinched his 3rd wicket to depart Marnus Labuschagne. Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are on crease taking the Australian innings to some final runs. 

Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis are playing in a responsible partnership to take Australia towards the run chase. Josh Inglis smashed 50 and looked wonderful today under pressure. Sri Lankan bowlers are still attempting to get back in the game, but it seems too late now. 

Sri Lanka’s quick fielding ensured that Mitchell Marsh is run-out and Australian low run chase is again in jeopardy. Josh Inglis has joined the chase now and Sri Lankan bowlers will continue to increase the pressure.

Sri Lanka’s final score was low, but its pacer Dilshan Madushanka made that fightable as he dismissed David Warner and Steve Smith early to bring back Sri Lanka in the game. Mitchell Marsh is still looking dangerous and smashing boundaries, but Australia needs a good partnership from here. 

Australian openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh began their innings on an explosive note. The batters are looking in an attacking mode and Sri Lanka is looking to grab some early wickets as Australia is chasing a low score. David Warner smashed a BIG six in the first over to start his batting well. 

Sri Lanka were all out for 209 in 43.3 overs against Australia in their ICC World Cup match here on Monday.

Opting to bat, Sri Lanka were off a great start with openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) adding 125 runs in 22 overs.

However, their dismissals, in the span of five overs, triggered a collapse from which the Islanders struggled to recover.

The Australian bowlers did well to stage a fine comeback with leg-spinner Adam Zampa showing the way with four wickets in the innings that was briefly interrupted by rain.

There were two wickets apiece for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

The pitch at Ekana stadium is likely to offer more support to the bowlers under lights while short-of-a-length deliveries could be the key to getting batters out.

The Pat Cummins-led side currently sit at the bottom of the World Cup points table, with both Sri Lanka and the Netherlands ahead of them due to their superior run rate.