Yesterday World Cup 2023 Match Result: Sri Lanka vs Australia on October 16

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In Yesterday's ICC World Cup 2023 match, Australia took on Sri Lanka in the Match 14 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

The Sri Lankan cricket team suffered another crushing defeat due to their poor batting. Despite their initial 125-run opening partnership, which seemed promising, their chances dwindled quickly. Sri Lanka ceded all ten of their wickets for a mere 84 runs, with Adam Zampa tearing through their batting order.

On the opposing side, the Australian team pursued and achieved their goal smoothly, with several overs remaining. Both Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis notably hit more than fifty runs, each contributing significantly to the successful chase. Despite a small hiccup in losing some initial wickets, Australia managed to secure their triumph, marking their first win in the competition.

ICC World Cup 2023 Match 14: Sri Lanka vs Australia

Score: Sri Lanka: 209 all out in 43.3 overs (Kusal Perera 78, Pathum Nissanka 61; Adam Zampa 4/47). Australia: 215/5 in 35.2 overs (Josh Inglis 58, Mitchell Marsh 52; Dilshan Madushanka 3/38)

Result: Australia won the match by 5 wickets

Captains: Kusal Mendis (SL), Pat Cummins (AUS)

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Who scored the most runs in yesterday's Match?

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Perera scored 78 runs with the bat, the highest in the match.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Who picked up most wickets in yesterday's match?

Australian spinner Adam Zampa picked up 4 wickets in the match. Zampa bowled 8 overs and his figures shown 4/47.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Who won Player of the Match award in Yesterday's Match?

Australia spinner Adam Zampa was awarded the Player of the Match for his bowling performance.