Australia put World Cup campaign on track after dire Sri Lankan batting collapse
The bowlers set up Australia's win, Zampa, Cummins and Starc doing all the damage after Sri Lanka had raced away to 125 for no loss
16/10Result
14th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Lucknow, Oct 16 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
215/5 (35.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
16/10Result
14th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Lucknow, Oct 16 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
215/5 (35.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Preview
Almost a must win: World Cup hopes already on the line for Australia and Sri Lanka
Pat Cummins' team has struggled in all facets, while their opponents have leaked runs at an alarming rate and also lost Dasun Shanaka to injury
