ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Updated Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets, after Match 14 AUS vs SL

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to register their first win in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

In the 14th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Lucknow, Australia secured their first win of the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first.

Sri Lanka put up a total of 209 in 43.3 overs, with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera leading the charge with impressive knocks of 61 and 78, respectively. However, Australian bowlers, especially Adam Zampa, were relentless. Zampa claimed four crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 4 for 47.

Australia, in their chase lost early wickets, Mitchell Marsh stepped up and scored a 52 runs knock. A brilliant partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis helped Australia to recover. Josh Inglis ended with score of 58, Australia's final score was 215/5 in 35.2 overs.

Dilshan Madushanka being the only standout performer, taking 3 wickets. Australia's comprehensive win in this match marks a crucial turning point in their World Cup campaign.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table:

After the 14th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia have registered their first win of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Australia have opened their account in the points table and are at the eighth position with two points and a NRR of -0.734. While Sri Lanka are yet to register their first win and see themselves at ninth position with 0 points and a NRR of -1.532.

India are at the top of the table, New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan are the other three in top-four. England, Afghanistan and Bangladesh also have 2 points under their name. Netherlands and Sri Lanka are yet to register a win in the ongoing tournament.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs 

Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan sees himself at the first position with 248 runs. New Zealand opener Devon Conway is on the second position with 229 runs. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma secures the third position on the list with 217 runs. South African wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock with 209 runs is fourth in the list. Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis is 5th in this list with 207 runs in 3 innings. Kusal Mendis managed to score mere nine runs against Australia.

Top 5 leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 248 Runs

2. Devon Conway (New Zealand) - 229 Runs

3. Rohit Sharma (India) - 217 Runs

4. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) - 209 Runs 

5. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 207 Runs

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is on the top of the list of leading wicket takers of the tournament with 8 wickets to his name. Mitchell Santner of New Zealand is on the second position with 8 wickets in 3 games. New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is third on the list with 8 wickets in 3 matches. Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali sees himself at 4th position in this list with 7 wickets in 3 games. Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka has also entered the list, he has taken a total of seven wickets in three innings. He had a good day with the ball as he picked three crucial wickets against Australia and had figures of 3/38.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 8 Wickets 

2. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 8 Wickets 

3. Matt Henry (New Zealand) - 8 Wickets 

4. Hasan Ali (Pakistan) - 7 Wickets 

5. Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) - 7 Wickets