• In the closing moments of Sri Lanka's innings, Asalanka attempts to break the shackles, chipping the second delivery over the off-side infield for a couple of runs. However, his efforts to clear the boundary with a heave result in a catch as the ball comes off the toe end of his bat. Labuschagne makes no mistake in coming in from long on to complete the catch. With that, Sri Lanka folds out for a total of 209 runs
  
• After the resumption of play following the rain delay, Sri Lanka witnesses a constant fall of wickets. Zampa proves instrumental, dismissing Karunaratne and Theekshana. Starc also gets in on the action, removing Kumara. Sri Lanka's batting line-up struggles as they reach 205/9 by the end of the 42nd over. The Australian bowlers continue to maintain a tight grip on the match
  
• Starc continues to apply pressure for Australia as the team claims its sixth wicket as Wellalage gets a full toss, but he can only hit it as far as the mid-off fielder. Pat Cummins gathers the ball and delivers a rocket throw to the non-striker's end, and Wellalage's dive is insufficient to save him. SL 184/6 in 35 overs
  
• The game resumes at 32.1 overs with Sri Lanka at 178/4, Dhananjaya de Silva facing. Starc fires the first ball at the stumps, and de Silva attempts to defend but ends up chopping it onto his stumps. Australia tightens their grip on the match with another crucial wicket. Sri Lanka 180/5 after 33 overs
  
• Australia has somewhat managed to recover after a solid start by Sri Lanka, characterised by an impressive century opening stand. Adam Zampa's crucial wickets in the middle overs disrupts Sri Lanka's momentum, dismissing Mendis and Sadeera. The rain-interrupts 33rd over saw Sri Lanka at 178/4, with Asalanka adding a vital run just before the temporary halt
  
• OUT! Perera's off stump shattered by Cummins' knuckle ball. Samarawickrama enters cautiously, while Maxwell and Cummins strive for more wickets to halt Sri Lanka's building momentum. The need for breakthroughs weighs heavily on Australia as Sri Lanka eyes a formidable total as the score reaches 158/2 in 27 overs
  
• Hazlewood tries Cummins' bouncer tactic, but Perera's ready, smashing two fours. Nissanka faces Cummins, securing one four but edges the second, caught brilliantly by Warner. Nissanka departs for a well-played 61. Mendis joins, steadying Sri Lanka with a couple of singles
  
• Sri Lanka's openers continue their dominance, steadily building the innings. Maxwell reenters, but Nissanka and Perera maintain control with well-timed singles. Nissanka notches a composed fifty, anchoring the partnership. Perera seizes on an overpitched delivery by Stoinis, smashing it for a four, celebrating his fifty. Their partnership surpasses the 100-run mark. The pitch, slowing down, favors the batsmen, allowing them to steadily accumulate runs. Sri Lanka eyes a formidable total, capitalizing on this solid foundation. Score 114/0 in 20 overs
  
• Sri Lanka maintains a steady pace, untroubled by Australian bowlers. Starc's return fails to break their rhythm, Perera showcasing confidence with a well-timed boundary. Maxwell's off-spin introduced, testing the waters, but Sri Lanka remains composed, accumulating runs. Cummins and Hazlewood grapple for breakthroughs, but Sri Lanka stands firm, building a solid foundation at 70/0 after 13 overs
  
• In a riveting start, Australia's Starc opens with a fiery over, generating considerable swing. Nissanka survives a close LBW call, later striking two confident fours. Hazlewood backs it up, maintaining line and length. Kusal Perera showcases control, landing two well-timed boundaries off Hazlewood. Sri Lanka at 26/0 in 5 overs, signaling an intriguing contest
  
• Australia (Unchanged Playing XI) - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
  
• Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (C)&(WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne (In place of Dasun Shanaka), Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara (In place of Maheesh Theekshana), Dilshan Madushanka.
  
• Sri Lanka win toss, decide to bat first against Australia

Their house in complete disarray after consecutive defeats, Australia will look to wake up from their slumber and return to winning ways against an equally stuttering Sri Lanka in the World Cup here on Monday. Both teams are in search of their maiden win in the tournament. While Australia suffered humiliating losses against India and South Africa, Sri Lanka faltered against the Proteas and Pakistan.

Australia have looked like a pale shadow of their dominant selves in this tournament.

The five-time champions sit ninth in the 10-team league table owing to their horrendous Net Run Rate (-1.846), while the Lankans are 7th on the table with a NRR of -1.161.

The Aussies desperately need to get their act together if they want to keep their fate in their own hands.

But it is easier said than done. Australia have lost seven of their last eight ODIs comprehensively.

During this tournament, they have performed poorly in all three departments of the game. The Men from Down Under have been uncharacteristically sloppy in the field.

The Australians have dropped a whopping six catches in two games -- the most by any team so far in this edition of the World Cup.

Their bowling attack has also looked toothless. They have failed miserably with the bat, suffering mini-collapses, and are yet to cross 200 runs. They were rocked by India's spin bowling in the opener and then by the South African pacers.

But facing the battered and bruised Sri Lankan bowling attack could be the perfect opportunity for the Australian batters to find some form.

The Australians are also familiar with the Ekana pitch having trained in the city for close to a week and played against South Africa here.

Skipper Pat Cummins had insisted earlier this week that they won't be rotating their bowlers which means Australia will stick to their three-pronged pace attack of Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc with Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell sharing spin duties.

Sri Lanka too have underperformed at the mega event so far. They occupy the seventh spot on the points table.

While their batting line-up has done reasonably well, putting up scores in excess of 320 in both the previous games, their bowling is an area of concern.

In the absence of several frontline bowlers, Sri Lanka's relatively inexperienced bowling attack has conceded a whopping 775 runs in their first two matches.

The Lankans looked on course to register their first win against Pakistan, but the inexperience of youngsters like 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana came to the fore as the former champions couldn't stop leaking runs that resulted in a World Cup record run chase.

With skipper Dasun Shanaka ruled out of the tournament due to a thigh injury, Kusal Mendis will lead the Island nation.

Chamika Karunaratne who is a like-for-like replacement for Shanka will bolster the bowling attack and is expected to play on Monday.

Teams: Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne.

Match starts at 2:00 pm.