In the 14th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Australia, a five-time champion, secured a commanding victory against Sri Lanka, the 1996 tournament winner. The thrilling contest took place at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, where Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field. Sri Lanka’s innings concluded at 209 runs for the loss of all wickets after 43.3 overs. In response, Australia chased down the target with five wickets in hand, scoring 215 runs in 35.2 overs. This win marks Australia’s first victory in the ongoing World Cup edition.
Australia’s Dominant Win
In the 14th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Australia, a five-time champion, secured a commanding victory against Sri Lanka, the 1996 tournament winner.
Sri Lanka Bats First
The thrilling contest took place at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, where Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field. Sri Lanka’s innings concluded at 209 runs for the loss of all wickets after 43.3 overs.
Australia’s Chase
In response, Australia chased down the target with five wickets in hand, scoring 215 runs in 35.2 overs. This win marks Australia’s first victory in the ongoing World Cup edition.
Previous Matches
Before this win, Australia had to face losses against India and South Africa, while Sri Lanka added Australia to their list of losses, having previously been defeated by South Africa and Pakistan.
Sri Lanka’s Promising Start
Sri Lanka, batting first, got off to a promising start. Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka formed a partnership of 125 runs for the first wicket, providing a strong foundation.
Sri Lanka’s Struggles
However, following the dismissal of Perera and Nissanka, the Sri Lankan team faltered, reaching a total of 209 runs. Apart from Nissanka and Mendis, Charith Asalanka was the only Sri Lankan batsman to reach double digits, contributing 25 runs.
Australia’s Strong Batting
Australia displayed a strong batting performance in the match. Two batsmen scored half-centuries, with Josh Inglis being the top scorer with 58 runs. Mitchell Marsh played a significant role, contributing 52 runs to the total.
Victory for Australia
Australia’s resounding victory at Ekana Stadium has added excitement to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, making the competition even more intense and unpredictable.
