BSP-27 Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs in Cricket World Cup

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs in Cricket World Cup

LONDON, June 15, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs at
the Oval on Saturday to move to the top of the World Cup table with four wins
from five matches.

Captain Aaron Finch scored 153 in Australia’s imposing total of 334 for
seven and despite a good start, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 247, with
paceman Mitchell Starc taking four wickets.

BSS/AFP/FI/ 2316 hrs