PAK vs AUS Highlights: In the 18th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia defeated Pakistan by 62 runs. This marks Pakistan’s second consecutive loss in the One Day International World Cup. Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, won the toss and chose to bowl at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Australia posted a total of 367 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 50 overs. In response, Pakistan could only manage 305 runs, resulting in a loss in the match.
PAK vs AUS Highlights: Australia beat Pakistan by 62 runs
PAK vs AUS Highlights: Australia has secured a 62-run victory over Pakistan, marking their second win in the tournament. Unfortunately, this is Pakistan’s second consecutive loss in the World Cup, having previously been defeated by India. Australia has now entered the top four teams in the points table.
In this match, Australia batted first and posted a formidable total of 367 runs, with David Warner contributing 163 runs and Mitchell Marsh adding 121 runs. Shaheen Afridi took five wickets for Pakistan, while Haris Rauf claimed three wickets, preventing Australia from reaching the 400-run mark. Pakistan had a promising start with Imam Ul Haq scoring 70 runs and Abdullah Shafiq contributing 64 runs, but no other batsman could muster a significant innings. Adam Zampa took four wickets for Australia, while Pat Cummins and Marcus Stoinis each took two wickets. Pakistan’s innings concluded at 205 runs in 45.3 overs, resulting in a 62-run loss.
Both Australia openers scored centuries
Both of Australia’s opening batsmen, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, achieved centuries in their match against Pakistan. Warner reached his century by taking a single run off Mohammad Nawaz’s delivery in the 31st over, and on the very next ball, Mitchell Marsh secured his century with a four. This marks Warner’s 21st century and Marsh’s second century. Remarkably, this is the first instance in Australia’s World Cup history where both opening batsmen have scored centuries in the same match.
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