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Player ratings: Who starred, who struggled for Australia in World Cup win v Sri Lanka

Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to finally register its first Cricket World Cup win — but who stood up, and who failed to fire? Check out our player ratings.

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Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis smashed half-centuries as Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to register their first win of the 2023 World Cup.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa returned figures of 4-47 to help bowl out Sri Lanka for 209, a total the five-time winners overhauled in 35.2 overs at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium.

Australia registered their first win in three matches while former champions Sri Lanka slipped to a third loss in as many games.

Check out who starred and who struggled for Australia.

Originally published as Player ratings: Who starred, who struggled for Australia in World Cup win v Sri Lanka

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