‘Ab Pakistan ki baari hai haraane ki’ – Fans react as Australia seals their first win of ODI World Cup 2023 after upsetting Sri Lanka

The Australia cricket team has finally gotten their first win against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 16 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Notably, Pat Cummins and Co. had an awful start to the tournament as they lost their first game against host Team India, whereas South Africa thrashed them in their second clash of the ODI World Cup 2023.

Speaking about the match here, it was Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis who won the toss and invited Australia to field first. Notably, after opting to bat first, they had a wonderful start as their openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, sparked over 100 runs for the partnership in the play. Star batsman Nissanka hammered 61 runs from 67 balls, featuring eight boundaries, whereas right-handed batsman Kusal Perera piled up 78 runs, including 12 boundaries, which gave them a wonderful start against Australia.

Following them, skipper Kusal Mendis could only get nine runs, whereas star batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama got just eight runs. However, great all-rounder Charith Asalanka tried hard to boost their middle order but lost his wicket for just 25 runs. Notably, after his wicket, all other batsmen were dismissed after scoring runs in the single digit, which helped Australia to bounce back in the game.

Australia gets their first win in the ODI World Cup 2023, whereas Sri Lanka is still seeking the win

However, during the chase, star opener Mitchell Marsh got his half century as he hammered 52 runs. Left-handed batsman David Warner could only get 11 runs. Following him, great batsman Steve Smith was departed on duck. Meanwhile, Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis showed great performances, which helped their side chase down the target and gave them the first win in the marquee event.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan side hasn’t gotten any wins in the ODI World Cup 2023 so far. They lost to South Africa in their opening game, where the Proteas set a historic total in World Cup history. Notably, the Pakistan team also recorded a historic win against Sri Lanka in their next clash, whereas Sri Lanka lost their third game against Australia.

Check out how fans have reacted to this win:

Ab Pakistan ki baari hai haraane ki

— 𝐀𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀🦋 (@corn4lakes) October 16, 2023

Pakistan pic.twitter.com/kNFRGnPhUg

— Andleeb Akhtar 🇮🇳 (@mr_akhtar_17) October 16, 2023

Greatest comeback loading for Australia,
Who said no ?

— KRISHNA (@KrishnaVK_18) October 16, 2023

Australia bounces back with a crucial World Cup win#WorldCupOnStar #AUSvSL

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 16, 2023

Well played Australia 🇦🇺 back on the track! Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 bowlers tried their best, but score was very low to defend.

Adam Zampa is my player of the match! #AUSvSL #CWC23
Well played 👏 pic.twitter.com/DiwWIrmMmZ

— Sammy 𝕏 (@sammyX39) October 16, 2023

Pakistan to face australia next at Chinnaswamy, Maxwell's home ground in IPL and many Australians have been ex-RCBians too. pic.twitter.com/cULuoYEpMl

— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 16, 2023