David Warner and Mitchell Marsh hit tons to fire Australia to big win over Pakistan

20.10.2023 - 18:17 thenationalnews.com

Australia leapfrogged Pakistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup standings with an impressive 62-run victory in Bengaluru on Friday.

Hundreds from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh in a record opening partnership of 259 laid the foundations for a total of 367 for nine and a win which puts Australia in contention for a semi-final spot after earlier defeats to India and South Africa.

Warner’s 163 from 124 balls, his fifth World Cup century and the highest individual score of the tournament, came after he been dropped on 10 with Usama Mir spilling a steepling catch.

Marsh celebrated his 32nd birthday with a second one-day international hundred – 121 coming from 108 deliveries. Their partnership eclipsed Australia’s previous best opening stand of 183 at a World Cup and was the second highest in the competition’s history.

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