Australia

Sri Lanka

Cricket

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

The incident unfolded in the fourth over when Warner was adjudged LBW to a delivery from Dilshan Madushanka that seemed to nip back and strike the pads.&nbsp;

Australia's David Warner walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on October 16, 2023.

20231018T070052359Z656871.jpg

ODI World Cup: David Warner explains animated on-field outburst, wants greater transparency in DRS

Australian opener David Warner had lost his cool at umpire Joel Wilson after the umpire's call led to him getting dismissed in the run chase against Sri Lanka.

David Warner walks back to the dressing room after getting out lbw (Getty Images)

20231017T132537596Z062743.jpg

‘The way he turned and swore at Joel Wilson’: Simon Doull wants David Warner to lose his match fee

Adam Zampa was taken to the cleaners in the first two matches of World Cup 2023 by Indian and South African batters as he managed to take just one wicket.

Adam Zampa receives the 'Player of the match' award (Getty Images)

20231016T181155802Z938064.jpg

Back-in-form Adam Zampa reveals he bowled despite being unfit in two matches, says ‘I wasn’t feeling great because…’

Australia vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023: David Warner was furious after the umpire's call led to his wicket early in the run chase of 210.

An angry David Warner after DRS did not go his way (Screengrab: Hotstar)

20231016T174049789Z535276.jpg

Watch: David Warner angry over umpire's call after getting out lbw like Steve Smith in Lucknow

World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins' Australia returned to form with a dominating display in a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.

Adam Zampa celebrates a wicket with teammates (Getty Images)

20231016T163417211Z341704.jpg

Zampa, Marsh return to form as five-time World Champions rise from bottom of the table with easy 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka

The bad weather at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow led to chaos as hoardings fell off the roof and spectators ran for cover during Australia vs Sri Lanka game.

Spectators run for cover at Ekana Cricket Stadium (Getty Images)

20231016T155707924Z278556.jpg

Watch: Hoardings fall, spectators run for cover at Ekana Stadium during Australia vs Sri Lanka match due to bad weather

The debate over running out batter for backing up too far continues after Australia's Mitchell Starc refuses to run out Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera.

Mitchell Starc pulls out of bowling action (Screengrab: Hotstar, Getty Images)

20231016T121655086Z588574.jpg

Tabraiz Shamsi unhappy with Mitchell Starc for not running out Kusal Perera, says ‘He should do the right thing and…’

Australia vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023: Former Australian captain who is commentating in the World Cup was not happy with Pat Cummins' DRS call.

Pathum Nissanka playing a yorker (Screengrab: Hotstar, Getty Images)

20231016T113502256Z024006.jpg

‘That can happen when you feel desperate’: Aaron Finch questions Pat Cummins for wasting a review 1st ball of the match

20231016T083609074Z807242.jpg

Flash: Indian Lawyer files case against Md. Rizwan for offering namaz on the ground | Sports Today

&nbsp;Australia faces Sri Lanka in a crucial ODI World Cup 2023 match at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Get pitch insights and captain's views on this must-watch clash.

Pat Cummins of Australia flips the coin as Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka looks on ahead of the ODI Cricket World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka

20231016T082329643Z374989.jpg

AUS vs SL, ODI World Cup: Bruised Australia continue with same Playing XI, Sri Lanka to bat first with two injury-forced changes

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

India tour of England, 2025

Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2025

Pakistan Women tour of Ireland, 2025

West Indies tour of India, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2025

South Africa tour of India, 2025

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025

ICC Women's World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2025

Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1, 2025

Featured League

Editor's Choice

CPL 2025: Romario Shepherd came out to bat at no.7 and scored 73 runs from just 34 balls, featuring three consecutive sixes.

Romario Shepherd scored an unbeaten half-century on his son's birthday.

Oshane Thomas conceded 33 runs in the 10-ball over.

St. Lucia Kings' Thomas bowled 3 consecutive no-balls. 

Romario Shepherd

RCB's Romario Shepherd smashes 20 runs off one legal delivery in CPL 2025 clash enroute 34-ball 73; watch video

Football

Ex-Barcelona star Emmanuel Petit praised Lamine Yamal’s talent but warned him to manage his mentality and avoid arrogance, drawing parallels to Kylian Mbappe’s struggles at Real Madrid.


Emmanuel Petit cautions Lamine Yamal against arrogance despite his rapid rise.

Ex-Barcelona midfielder draws comparison between Yamal and Kylian Mbappe’s attitude issues.

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.

Former Barcelona player cautions Lamine Yamal against 'arrogance' after Kylian Mbappe comparison

Alexander Isak has made it crystal clear to Newcastle United that he remains determined on leaving despite the club rejecting Liverpool's £110m bid.


Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle despite management talks.

Liverpool's £110m bid was rejected, but the striker’s stance is unchanged.

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Everton FC at St James' Park on May 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Alexander Isak clears air on future after Newcastle meeting amid Liverpool pursuit

Chelsea's star midfielder Cole Palmer surprised fans by attending the Notting Hill Carnival in disguise.


Cole Palmer, sidelined for Chelsea’s 5-1 win over West Ham, attended the Notting Hill Carnival wearing a hat, mask, and sunglasses, posting "Blendinggg" on social media.

Palmer has been struggling with fitness, but remains crucial to Chelsea after a standout season with 18 goals and 14 assists across 52 matches.

Cole Palmer of Chelsea arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on August 22, 2025 in London, England.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer turns heads in disguise at Notting Hill Carnival after injury absence

WWE icon Shawn Michaels appreciated NXT stars Chelsea Green and Ethan Page as "enjoyable people" to watch.


Australia vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

AUS vs SL, Match 14, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 16 October 2023 - Info

ODI World Cup: David Warner explains animated on-field outburst, wants greater transparency in DRS

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Mon 16 October, 14:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Australia in Sri Lanka, 2 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 14

SL
281/4 (50.0 ov)

AUS
107 (24.2 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs

Australia in Sri Lanka, 2 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 12

SL
214 (46.0 ov)

AUS
165 (33.5 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs

Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2025 On Feb 06

SL
257 (97.4 ov) & 231 (68.1 ov)

AUS
414 (106.4 ov) & 75/1 (17.4 ov)

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Chris Brown (NZ)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

ODI World Cup: David Warner explains animated on-field outburst, wants greater transparency in DRS

‘The way he turned and swore at Joel Wilson’: Simon Doull wants David Warner to lose his match fee

Back-in-form Adam Zampa reveals he bowled despite being unfit in two matches, says ‘I wasn’t feeling great because…’

Watch: David Warner angry over umpire's call after getting out lbw like Steve Smith in Lucknow

Zampa, Marsh return to form as five-time World Champions rise from bottom of the table with easy 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Watch: Hoardings fall, spectators run for cover at Ekana Stadium during Australia vs Sri Lanka match due to bad weather

Tabraiz Shamsi unhappy with Mitchell Starc for not running out Kusal Perera, says ‘He should do the right thing and…’

‘That can happen when you feel desperate’: Aaron Finch questions Pat Cummins for wasting a review 1st ball of the match

Flash: Indian Lawyer files case against Md. Rizwan for offering namaz on the ground | Sports Today

AUS vs SL, ODI World Cup: Bruised Australia continue with same Playing XI, Sri Lanka to bat first with two injury-forced changes

Australia vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

AUS vs SL, Match 14, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 16 October 2023 - Info

ODI World Cup: David Warner explains animated on-field outburst, wants greater transparency in DRS

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Mon 16 October, 14:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Australia in Sri Lanka, 2 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 14

SL281/4 (50.0 ov)

AUS107 (24.2 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs

Australia in Sri Lanka, 2 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 12

SL214 (46.0 ov)

AUS165 (33.5 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs

Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2025 On Feb 06

SL257 (97.4 ov) & 231 (68.1 ov)

AUS414 (106.4 ov) & 75/1 (17.4 ov)

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets

Umpires

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Chris Brown (NZ)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

ODI World Cup: David Warner explains animated on-field outburst, wants greater transparency in DRS

‘The way he turned and swore at Joel Wilson’: Simon Doull wants David Warner to lose his match fee

Back-in-form Adam Zampa reveals he bowled despite being unfit in two matches, says ‘I wasn’t feeling great because…’

Watch: David Warner angry over umpire's call after getting out lbw like Steve Smith in Lucknow

Zampa, Marsh return to form as five-time World Champions rise from bottom of the table with easy 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Watch: Hoardings fall, spectators run for cover at Ekana Stadium during Australia vs Sri Lanka match due to bad weather

Tabraiz Shamsi unhappy with Mitchell Starc for not running out Kusal Perera, says ‘He should do the right thing and…’

‘That can happen when you feel desperate’: Aaron Finch questions Pat Cummins for wasting a review 1st ball of the match

Flash: Indian Lawyer files case against Md. Rizwan for offering namaz on the ground | Sports Today

AUS vs SL, ODI World Cup: Bruised Australia continue with same Playing XI, Sri Lanka to bat first with two injury-forced changes

SL
281/4 (50.0 ov)

AUS
107 (24.2 ov)

SL
214 (46.0 ov)

AUS
165 (33.5 ov)

SL
257 (97.4 ov) & 231 (68.1 ov)

AUS
414 (106.4 ov) & 75/1 (17.4 ov)

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Chris Brown (NZ)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)