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Australia vs Sri Lanka, Match 14 Match Summary

AUS vs SL, 2023 - ODI Summary

Australia vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 14, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Oct 16, 2023

Australia

215/5 (35.2/50)

Sri Lanka

209 (43.3/50)

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Player of the Match

Adam Zampa

4/47(8)

SL 209/10

Top Batsmen

Kusal Perera

78 (82)

12x4s
0x6s
95.12SR

Pathum Nissanka

61 (67)

8x4s
0x6s
91.04SR

Top Bowlers

Adam Zampa

ECON 5.87

OVERS

47/4

R/W

Pat Cummins

ECON 4.57

OVERS

32/2

R/W

AUS 215/5

Top Batsmen

Josh Inglis

58 (59)

5x4s
1x6s
98.30SR

Mitchell Marsh

52 (51)

9x4s
0x6s
101.96SR

Top Bowlers

Dilshan Madushanka

ECON 4.22

OVERS

38/3

R/W

Dunith Wellalage

ECON 5.67

9.2

OVERS

53/1

R/W

Right then, that is it from this game where Australia gets off the mark in the World Cup while Sri Lanka remains winless. However, the action continues in the ODI World Cup as South Africa takes on Netherlands to avenge their loss in the 2022 T20 World Cup. That game will be played on 17th October, Tuesday at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Pat Cummins, the victorious skipper of Australia says that nothing was much said on the back of two losses. Mentions that they have high standards and the energy on the field was great. Feels that Sri Lanka started well but they stuck at it and bowled decently. Adds that the bowlers hit the deck hard. Reckons that 300 would have been par on this surface. Shares that there are a lot of people watching but outside noise does not bother them. Ends by saying that all parts of the game came together and they want to keep it up.

Kusal Mendis, the captain of Sri Lanka says that Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka batted really well but the middle order struggled. Adds that 290-300 would have been a good score on this wicket. Mentions that they did not rotate the strike enough but they have shown their batting prowess in the first two games and he has the confidence in his team. Praises Dilshan Madushanka for his opening spell. Ends by saying that he hopes Dasun Shanaka and Matheesha Pathirana recover quickly.

Adam Zampa is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant spell. He says that he did not feel great and informs that he has been suffering from back spasms for the last couple of days. Mentions that he tried to get through but feels that he could have bowled better. Says that it was the captain's decision to bowl off-spin to the left-hander. States that his back is pretty sore and was not at his best in this game. Feels that he could have bowled better in the last game. Further adds that his job is to make it easier for the death bowlers. Shares that he did nothing different and it took a while for him to get into the game. Mentions that bowling wrist spin is not easy and it is about doing the same job over and over again. Ends by saying that he is looking forward to their next game against Pakistan and feels that it will not be easy.

Presentation Time...

Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Sri Lanka posted an under-par total on the board thanks to an extraordinary collapse. They were 125-0 with both openers, Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka registering fifties but were bowled out for 209 which says all about their performance with the blade. For Australia, Pat Cummins led from the front with a couple of important wickets and a fine run-out while Adam Zampa was their best bowler with a four-wicket haul. Mitchell Starc picked up two scalps while Glenn Maxwell chipped in with one. While chasing, they knew that they just had to be sensible and a couple of fifties from Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis got the job done.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their bowling effort, especially after the start that they got. Dilshan Madushanka was on fire with the new ball and got rid of David Warner and Steven Smith in the same over which set the tone for them, but his partner Lahiru Kumara leaked runs from the other end and failed to build on that. They did not have many runs to play with and allowed the Aussies to build up a couple of partnerships which took the game away from them. It was Madushanka once again who got another wicket in the middle overs while Dunith Wellalage got one too but in the end, they fell to yet another defeat.

Australia started off with a bang getting 15 runs off the very first over but suffered a setback when both David Warner and Steven Smith were dismissed in the same over. However, the intent from Mitchell Marsh was pretty clear as he continued to rack up the boundaries from the other end. Marnus Labuschagne played second fiddle to him and both of them added 57 runs together where Marsh registered his fifty as well which was also the first by any Aussie batter in this World Cup. After getting to it, a moment of madness cost him his wicket but he set up a good platform for his team. Marnus Labuschagne took the chase forward along with Josh Inglis who was the aggressor and notched up a fine half-century. The former tried to go on the attack but lost his wicket in the process after a 77-run stand which took the Aussies close to the win. Then Glenn Maxwell came in and started going bang bang keeping the NRR in mind as he scored 31 runs off just 21 balls. Inglis had the chance of staying till the end, but he too got out on 58 trying to go for a big shot. In the end, Marcus Stoinis played a few lusty blows and finished the job along with Maxi to get their first win of the tournament.

The Lion may be the King of the Jungle but the Kangaroos have roared louder than the Lankan Lions in Lucknow! Australia finally get their first points on the board in this World Cup and extends their unbeaten run to eight matches against Sri Lanka in ODI World Cups. The Lankans had the opportunity to get their first win over the Aussies in this mega event since that 1996 final but only have themselves to blame as they have to wait for even longer now.

Over 35.2 : 215/5

6 Runs

035.1
635.2

M. Stoinis

20 (10)

G. Maxwell

31 (21)

D. Wellalage

9.2-0-53-1

35.2

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

SIX! BOOM! Marcus Stoinis finishes the game off with a big hit! Floated up, on middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis moves leg side and swings through the line. Thumps it down the ground and clears the long on fence with ease. Australia are finally off the mark in the World Cup as they win this encounter by 5 wickets!

35.1

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

Bowls it on a yorker length, outside off, Marcus Stoinis looks to squeeze it out on the off side but ends up jamming it out back to the bowler.

Over 35 : 209/5

7 Runs

034.1
134.2
234.3
1 WD 34.4
134.4
134.5
134.6

M. Stoinis

14 (8)

G. Maxwell

31 (21)

D. Madushanka

9-2-38-3

34.6

Dilshan Madushanka To Marcus Stoinis

Scores level! Low full toss, on middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis drills it hard and along the ground to long on for one more.

34.5

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

Closer to the off stump, a bit full as well, Glenn Maxwell makes room and slices it without much timing to point for a run.

34.4

Dilshan Madushanka To Marcus Stoinis

Angling away, fuller in length, outside off, Marcus Stoinis frees his arms and slaps it down to long off for a single.

34.4

Dilshan Madushanka To Marcus Stoinis

WIDE! Dilshan Madushanka takes pace off and bangs it into the wicket. Marcus Stoinis stays still and the ball goes over his head for a wide.

34.3

Dilshan Madushanka To Marcus Stoinis

Full and drifting on the pads, Marcus Stoinis clips it off his toes and gets it right between deep square leg and fine leg. Dushan Hemantha runs around to his right and keeps the ball in play with a diving stop.

34.2

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

Sees the batter make room and bang it in short, around middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell reaches out over his head and plays a forehand to deep point for a single.

34.1

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

Length delivery, around off, Glenn Maxwell backs away but hits it straight to mid off.

Over 34 : 202/5

10 Runs

W 33.1
433.2
233.3
033.4
033.5
433.6

M. Stoinis

10 (5)

G. Maxwell

29 (18)

D. Wellalage

9-0-47-1

33.6

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

FOUR! Cut away with ease! Short and slower, outside off, Marcus Stoinis waits on the back foot for the ball to arrive and cuts it wide of the diving point fielder for a boundary.

33.5

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

This is bowled a touch fuller, just outside off, Marcus Stoinis tries to fetch the sweep from outside off but misses as the ball skids onto his pads. An optimistic shout by the bowler but the impact was outside off.

33.4

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

Fired in, at the pads, Marcus Stoinis gets cramped for room as the ball rolls off his pads to short fine leg.

33.3

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

Drops it short, around off, Marcus Stoinis stands tall and punches it from the crease to the right of deep point for a couple of runs.

33.2

Dunith Wellalage To Marcus Stoinis

FOUR! Marcus Stoinis is up and running! Flighted again, a bit full, on off, Marcus Stoinis reaches out in front and nails the sweep by going down on one knee. Hits it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Marcus Stoinis comes out to the midde now.

33.1

Dunith Wellalage To Josh Inglis OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! Josh Inglis departs but he has done his job! Dunith Wellalage gives the ball air and bowls it slow and away from the batter. Josh Inglis makes room by moving to the leg side and tries to go inside out. He fails to get to the pitch of the ball but still goes through with the shot. Slices it in the air towards point where Maheesh Theekshana completes the catch on the second attempt.

Over 33 : 192/4

3 Runs

132.1
032.2
132.3
132.4
032.5
032.6

G. Maxwell

29 (18)

J. Inglis

58 (58)

D. Madushanka

8-2-31-3

32.6

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

Back of a length this time, outside off, Glenn Maxwell shapes to cut but ends up chopping it on the off side.

32.5

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

On a length, slower and outside off, Glenn Maxwell swings yet again but connects with thin air.

32.4

Dilshan Madushanka To Josh Inglis

In the air..but safe! Switches to 'round the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it short of a length, outside off, Josh Inglis bends his back and ramps it to third man. Lahiru Kumara stationed there, opts to save the boundary and does not go for the catch. Dilshan Madushanka isn't impressed with the effort and lets Kumara know with a stare.

32.3

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

This is bowled back of a length, over middle, Glenn Maxwell sets himself up again and goes for a mighty heave. Mistimes his shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

32.2

Dilshan Madushanka To Glenn Maxwell

Follows the batter, on a length, Glenn Maxwell shapes to swing across the line but aborts his shot and wears it on the front pad.

Full Commentary

35 OV

7 Runs

D. Madushanka to G. Maxwell M. Stoinis

034.1
134.2
234.3
1 WD 34.4
134.4
134.5
134.6

34 OV

10 Runs

D. Wellalage to J. Inglis M. Stoinis

W 33.1
433.2
233.3
033.4
033.5
433.6

33 OV

3 Runs

D. Madushanka to J. Inglis G. Maxwell

132.1
032.2
132.3
132.4
032.5
032.6

32 OV

13 Runs

M. Theekshana to J. Inglis G. Maxwell

031.1
131.2
631.3
031.4
031.5
631.6

31 OV

13 Runs

D. Madushanka to J. Inglis G. Maxwell

130.1
030.2
430.3
030.4
430.5
430.6

30 OV

5 Runs

M. Theekshana to J. Inglis G. Maxwell

029.1
129.2
029.3
029.4
429.5
029.6

29 OV

1 Runs

D. Madushanka to J. Inglis M. Labuschagne G. Maxwell

028.1
028.2
028.3
128.4
W 28.5
028.6

28 OV

4 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Labuschagne

027.1
027.2
427.3
027.4
027.5
027.6

27 OV

7 Runs

L. Kumara to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

126.1
026.2
226.3
026.4
426.5
026.6

26 OV

5 Runs

de Silva to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

225.1
125.2
125.3
025.4
025.5
125.6

25 OV

14 Runs

L. Kumara to J. Inglis

024.1
024.2
424.3
224.4
224.5
624.6

24 OV

5 Runs

de Silva to J. Inglis M. Labuschagne

023.1
323.2
123.3
023.4
123.5
023.6

23 OV

7 Runs

C. Karunaratne to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

122.1
022.2
222.3
122.4
122.5
1 WD 22.6
122.6

22 OV

3 Runs

de Silva to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

021.1
021.2
121.3
121.4
021.5
121.6

21 OV

3 Runs

C. Karunaratne to J. Inglis M. Labuschagne

020.1
120.2
1 WD 20.3
020.3
020.4
120.5
020.6

20 OV

3 Runs

D. Wellalage to J. Inglis M. Labuschagne

019.1
119.2
119.3
119.4
019.5
019.6

19 OV

5 Runs

C. Karunaratne to J. Inglis

018.1
018.2
018.3
418.4
018.5
118.6

18 OV

4 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

117.1
017.2
117.3
017.4
117.5
117.6

17 OV

5 Runs

M. Theekshana to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

116.1
016.2
116.3
116.4
116.5
116.6

16 OV

3 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

115.1
015.2
015.3
215.4
015.5
015.6

15 OV

10 Runs

M. Theekshana to M. Labuschagne M. Marsh J. Inglis

114.1
014.2
W 14.3
414.4
414.5
014.6

14 OV

3 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Labuschagne M. Marsh

113.1
113.2
013.3
113.4
013.5
013.6

13 OV

1 Runs

M. Theekshana to M. Labuschagne M. Marsh

112.1
012.2
012.3
012.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

5 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Labuschagne M. Marsh

111.1
211.2
111.3
111.4
011.5
011.6

11 OV

6 Runs

M. Theekshana to M. Marsh M. Labuschagne

110.1
210.2
110.3
110.4
010.5
110.6

10 OV

2 Runs

D. Madushanka to M. Labuschagne M. Marsh

09.1
09.2
09.3
19.4
19.5
09.6

9 OV

12 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Marsh

08.1
08.2
48.3
08.4
48.5
48.6

8 OV

5 Runs

D. Madushanka to M. Marsh M. Labuschagne

07.1
07.2
07.3
17.4
07.5
47.6

7 OV

3 Runs

D. Wellalage to M. Marsh M. Labuschagne

16.1
06.2
06.3
06.4
16.5
16.6

6 OV

7 Runs

D. Madushanka to M. Marsh M. Labuschagne

45.1
05.2
05.3
15.4
05.5
25.6

5 OV

11 Runs

L. Kumara to M. Marsh M. Labuschagne

44.1
04.2
24.3
44.4
14.5
04.6

4 OV

0 Runs

D. Madushanka to D. Warner S. Smith

W 3.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
03.5
W 3.6

3 OV

9 Runs

M. Theekshana to D. Warner M. Marsh

12.1
42.2
02.3
42.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

0 Runs

D. Madushanka to M. Marsh

01.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

15 Runs

L. Kumara to M. Marsh D. Warner

40.1
10.2
00.3
20.4
20.5
60.6

Match Info

Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Weather Clear
Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
Player of the Match Adam Zampa
Umpire Joel Wilson (WI), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Chris Brown (NZ)
Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Sri Lanka 209/10 in 43.3 overs
Sri Lanka 200/8 in 40.1 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 199/8 (148 runs, 8 wickets)
Sri Lanka 199/8: M Theekshana lbw b A Zampa 0(5)
Referral 3 (39.2 ovs): M Theekshana against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, SL: 1)
Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 178/4 in 32.1 overs
Sri Lanka 166/5: S Samarawickrama lbw b A Zampa 8(8)
Referral 2 (29.1 ovs): S Samarawickrama against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, SL: 2) (Retained)
Drinks: Sri Lanka 165/3 in 28.0 overs
Sri Lanka 151/1 in 24.3 overs
P Nissanka 11th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 57 balls (6x4) (0x6)
K Perera 16th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 57 balls (8x4) (0x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 106 balls between P Nissanka (47) and K Perera (45)
Sri Lanka 100/0 in 17.4 overs
P Nissanka dropped on 43 by M Labuschagne in 16.4 overs
Drinks: Sri Lanka 84/0 in 15.0 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 55 balls between P Nissanka (22) and K Perera (24)
Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 51/0
Sri Lanka 51/0 in 9.1 overs
Referral 1 (0.1 ovs): AUS against P Nissanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, SL: 2)