Photo Gallery: ICC World Cup 2019, Australia vs Sri Lanka
Aaron Finch and Dimuth Karunaratne
Defending champions Australia will look to continue their dominance when they square off with Sri Lanka in the 20th match of the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup at The Oval in London on Saturday.Australia are heading into the clash with three wins from four matches they have played so far, while Sri Lanka have just one win from four matches they have played so far. Their last two clashes against Pakistan and Bangladesh were abandoned due to incessant rain.
Sri Lanka win toss
Sri Lanka win the toss and will bowl first at The Oval! pic.twitter.com/WJMdk6NfuK
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Australia off to solid start
Australia are off to a flying start at The Oval.
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They're 53/0 after the first 10 overs.
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Aaron Finch slams ton
Century for Aaron Finch!
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The first hundred hit by a captain at #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/XVj3z0q01z
Steve Smith slams 50
Half-century for Steve Smith!
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This partnership is getting away from Sri Lanka.
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Glenn Maxwell shines with bat
Aaron Finch falls for 153
Australia set 335-run target for Sri Lanka
Australia end their innings on 334/7!
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Skipper Aaron Finch was their star with the bat, scoring 153 – the equal highest individual score of #CWC19 so far. pic.twitter.com/ws0yiAv6l6
Dimuth Karunaratne slams 50
Kusal Perera brings up 50
Dimuth Karunaratne falls short of 100
HUGE wicket.
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Dimuth Karunaratne falls three short of a maiden ODI hundred.
The momentum swings back in Australia's favour!
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Mitchell Starc shines with ball
Australia beat Sri Lanka
Australia win by 87 runs!
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It was all going so well for Sri Lanka before a late innings collapse saw Australia seal their fourth win of #CWC19. pic.twitter.com/ACKTeee6Q2