George Harris
Oct 16, 2023 - 07:40

ICC World Cup PIX: Sri Lanka vs Australia: Zampa triggers epic collapse

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa shines with a four-wicket haul as Australia bowls out Sri Lanka for 209 in the World Cup.

In the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Ekana Sports City Stadium in Lucknow, leg-spinner Adam Zampa made a remarkable comeback with a four-wicket haul, helping Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 209 runs. Despite an out-of-form Kusal Perera scoring 78 runs and Pathum Nissanka contributing 61 runs, Sri Lanka faced a sudden collapse in their batting, going from 125 for no loss to 209 all out.

During the match, there were several interesting moments on the field. Mitchell Starc warned Perera three times for leaving his crease early at the non-striker's end, aborting his delivery stride. Additionally, Perera was hit in the head by a bouncer from Marcus Stoinis, but he showed resilience and continued to play well.

Initially, the Australian bowlers struggled to find a breakthrough as both Sri Lankan openers piled on the runs. However, Australian captain Pat Cummins made crucial bowling changes and finally managed to dismiss Nissanka with a well-executed delivery, caught by David Warner. Cummins then went on to clean up Perera, marking the turning point of the match.

Zampa played a vital role in dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup, taking wickets of Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, and Maheesh Theekshana. Warner also contributed with a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Mendis. Mitchell Starc chipped in with two wickets as well.

Apart from the openers and Charith Asalanka's contribution of 25 runs, none of the Sri Lankan batters managed to reach double digits. This victory for Australia showcased their dominance in the match and their confidence as five-time champions.

Overall, the match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the ICC Men's ODI World Cup was filled with thrilling moments, exceptional performances, and unexpected collapses. Both teams displayed their skills and determination, making it an exciting encounter for cricket fans.