WATCH: Australian fan chants Ganpati Bappa Morya during AUS vs SL ODI World Cup 2023 clash

Australia have finally opened their account in the ODI World Cup 2023. They beat Sri Lanka by five wickets on Monday, at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. Batting first Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera gave them a fiery start as they built 125 runs for the first wicket. But a sudden collapse in the middle overs led them to score only 209 runs. 

During the match between these two heavyweights, an Australian fan was spotted chanting ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’. Along with some Indian fans gave him support as it is also interesting to see the Australian fan has made friends here in India and all of them are enjoying the game together.

Previously ahead of the game between India and Australia, an Australian cricket fan was seen chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" in support of the Men in Blue, in Chennai. "The Bharat Army" captured the moment when the fan was chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." The banter between the two fans was friendly which added excitement to the match.

Here's the video: 

Australian fan chanting 'Ganpati Bappa, Moriya' at the Ekana Stadium.pic.twitter.com/vsRrfT92FF

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Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis scored half-centuries as the two batters made sure Australia were through to the low-scoring target. But ahead of them, Adam Zampa was sensational with the ball as he picked up four wickets that helped restrict the Lankans to 209 runs. For his brilliant display with the ball, he was awarded the Man of the Match award.  

Zampa after the match said, "To be honest, did not feel great. Been sporting a back spasm for a couple of days but maybe bowled better [today]. I think that was the captain's decision to bowl the offspinner to the lefties...Personally, I couldn't bowl better in the last game and to be honest, I feel I can do better but good to be at the better end of the result tonight. Again, I didn't feel at my best but want to try and keep my wicket-taking attitude. We have a big game against Pakistan in Bangalore; that's going to be a tough one."

The Men in Yellow will face Pakistan in their next game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.