World Cup 2023: Australia showcased their formidable bowling prowess against Sri Lanka. The match took a dramatic turn when Australian fast bowler Starc delivered a lethal yorker to dismiss Lahiru Kumara, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 204 for 9.
Starc’s delivery was nothing short of a masterpiece, a testament to his skill and precision. The ball, delivered with remarkable pace and accuracy, left Lahiru Kumara struggling to react in time. Despite his best efforts, Kumara failed to get his bat down in time, and the ball crashed into the base of the stumps. It was a classic Starc special, the kind of delivery that has earned him a reputation as one of the best in the business.
This wicket marked Starc’s second of the match, highlighting his consistency and ability to deliver under pressure. The Australian skipper, Cummins, deserves credit too, as his strategic bowling changes kept Sri Lanka on the back foot throughout the innings.
With Lahiru Kumara’s departure, Sri Lanka faced the daunting prospect of being bowled out. The situation mirrored a similar collapse witnessed in the tournament, where teams like Pakistan struggled against formidable opponents. Asalanka, the remaining batsman, now found himself in a precarious position, with the responsibility of salvaging whatever he could from the innings.
Sri Lanka, once at a comfortable 125 for no loss, now found themselves struggling at 204 for 9, a testament to the relentless pressure applied by the Australian bowlers. As the match progressed, it became evident that Sri Lanka needed a remarkable effort to recover and post a competitive total.
SL vs AUS Match Details –
Match: AUS vs SL, 14th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to bat
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney, Joel Wilson
Third Umpire: Chris Brown
Match Referee: Richie Richardson
Teams:
Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
