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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.

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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)

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‘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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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

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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

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

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NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle. 

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It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season. Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

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Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

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The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

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Taylor Swift absent from Chiefs vs Chargers game citing security concerns - report

During the Week 4 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Watson injured his ankle in the first quarter itself. He went for a catch and fell backwards, which saw his leg trapped underneath Minnesota's Kamu Grugier-Hill.

During the Week 4 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Watson injured his ankle in the first quarter itself. 

He went for a catch and fell backwards, which saw his leg trapped underneath Minnesota's Kamu Grugier-Hill.

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Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam shocked the whole cricketing world by announcing his resignation from the post of Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The Men in Green side was at the receiving end of massive and endless criticism for their consistent embarrassing outings in ICC tournaments and bilateral clashes.

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam shocked the whole cricketing world by announcing his resignation from the post of Pakistan’s white-ball captain.

 He was earlier Pakistan’s captain across all three formats but stepped down previously after his side’s poor outing at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

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Australia vs Sri Lanka Match Stats

Match 14, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

SL • 1st inn
209/10

AUS • 1st inn
215/5

BATTER

Mitchell Marsh
run out (Chamika Karunaratne / Kusal Mendis)

David Warner
lbw b Dilshan Madushanka

Steven Smith
lbw b Dilshan Madushanka

Marnus Labuschagne
c Chamika Karunaratne b Dilshan Madushanka

Josh Inglis (W)
c Maheesh Theekshana b Dunith Wellalage

Glenn Maxwell
not out

Marcus Stoinis
not out

Yet To bat

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins (C)

Adam Zampa

Josh Hazlewood

BOWLER

Lahiru Kumara

Dilshan Madushanka

Maheesh Theekshana

Dunith Wellalage

Chamika Karunaratne

Dhananjaya de Silva