David Warner and Mitchell Marsh smashed record-breaking tons to inspire Australia to an emphatic 62-run victory over Pakistan their Cricket World Cup group game in Bangalore.
The Australian openers shared an incredible partnership worth 259 from 203 balls, the highest opening stand in a World Cup for their side, after Pat Cummins lost the toss and his side were put in to bat.
Pakistan inflicted a mini collapse at the back-end of Australia’s innings, with star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi (5-54) doing most of the damage.
In the run chase, Pakistan pair Abdullah Shafique (64) and Imam-ul-Haq (70) shared an opening stand worth 134 from 127 balls, with both reaching their half-centuries before they were dismissed by Marcus Stoinis (2-40).
Adam Zampa (4-53) then took charge for Australia as he picked up another four-fer, removing Mohammad Rizwan (46) after a successful lbw review, and when he departed so too did Pakistan’s hopes, as they were bowled out for 305 with four-and-a-half overs remaining.
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Saturday 21st October 9:00am
What’s next?
Australia head to Delhi to face the Netherlands on Wednesday October 25, while Pakistan come up against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday October 23.
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