Australia vs Pakistan Highlights Australia recorded a second consecutive win at ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 and have got their campaign up and running at last, defeating Pakistan by eight wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Australia vs Pakistan Highlights Cricket World Cup 2023
- Australia posted 367/9 in 50 overs, riding on centuries from David Warner (163) and Mitchell Marsh (121).
- Shaheen Afridi picks up a five-wicket haul for Pakistan.
- Pakistan get off to a strong start in their chase, with openers Abdullah Shafique (59) and Imam-ul-Haq (62) putting up a 134-run stand.
- Marcus Stoinis dismisses both openers to break the stand.
- Babar Azam falls to Adam Zampa thanks to a stunning catch from Pat Cummins.
- Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Iftikhar Ahmed give Pakistan some hope, but they are eventually all out for 305.
- Australia win by 62 runs and register their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
Key Moments
- David Warner and Mitchell Marsh put on a 214-run opening partnership to give Australia a solid foundation.
- Shaheen Afridi picks up a five-wicket haul, but it is not enough to prevent Australia from posting a big total.
- Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq give Pakistan a good start in their chase, but Marcus Stoinis dismisses both openers to break the stand.
- Babar Azam falls to Adam Zampa thanks to a stunning catch from Pat Cummins.
- Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, and Iftikhar Ahmed give Pakistan some hope, but they are eventually all out for 305, 62 runs short of the target.
Player of the Match
David Warner was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance with the bat. He scored 163 runs off 124 balls, with 14 fours and nine sixes, to help Australia post a massive total.
David Warner, the Player of the Match, celebrated in style. With a beaming smile, he raised his bat high in the air as the crowd cheered him on.