Australia took on Sri Lanka in their third match of the 2023 World Cup, hoping for their first win.
Bowling first, the Men from Down Under looked to be in trouble as the Sri Lankan openers put on a century stand. However, post a short rain break, Adam Zampa triggered a collapse that saw Sri Lanka bowled out for 209.
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Australia had an early stutter in their chase, as David Warner and Steve Smith were dismissed in the same over by Dilshan Madushanka. It was Smith's first-ever duck in the World Cup, in his 23rd innings.
From Kapil Dev to Virat Kohli: Batters who have never been out for zero in World Cup history
Topping the list of players without a duck in their World Cup career is former Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya, with 37. Current players Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson are also among those at the top, along with 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev.
| Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 37 | 1165 | 34.3 | 90.1 |
| Steve Waugh | Australia | 30 | 978 | 48.9 | 81.0 |
| Virat Kohli* | India | 29 | 1186 | 49.4 | 86.1 |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul | West Indies | 28 | 970 | 40.4 | 62.1 |
| Desmond Haynes | West Indies | 25 | 854 | 37.1 | 57.5 |
| Kapil Dev | India | 24 | 669 | 37.2 | 115.1 |
| Kane Williamson* | New Zealand | 23 | 989 | 61.8 | 77.9 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 22 | 842 | 42.1 | 83.2 |
*active at 2023 World Cup
Who will win the 2023 World Cup?
India, England and South Africa are among the top five favourites for the 2023 World Cup title. The odds from Dafabet are as follows:
| Team | Odds (Dafabet) |
|---|---|
| India | 2.30 |
| England | 6.00 |
| South Africa | 6.00 |
| New Zealand | 6.50 |
| Australia | 8.50 |
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