Australia Clinches Victory Over Pakistan in World Cup 2023 Warm-Up Match


Australia Clinches Victory Over Pakistan in World Cup 2023 Warm-Up Match

In a World Cup 2023 warm-up clash, Australia, choosing to bat first, posted a formidable total of 351-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green played pivotal roles with half-centuries. Maxwell's explosive innings of 77 off 71 balls featured four boundaries and six maximums, while Green contributed an unbeaten 40-ball 50, including four fours and a six. Opener David Warner and a tailender both scored 48 runs each. Spinner Usama Mir stood out among the Pakistani bowlers with figures of 2-31 in five overs.

Pakistan, in response, managed 337 runs before being dismissed in 47.4 overs. Babar Azam showcased his prowess with a stellar 90 off 59 balls, featuring 11 boundaries and two maximums. Iftikhar Ahmed contributed 83 runs from 85 balls with six fours and four sixes to his name. Mohammad Nawaz's innings of 50 runs off 42 balls included six fours and a maximum. Spinner Marnus Labuschagne was the most successful Australian bowler, claiming three wickets, with support from Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins.

Pakistan is set to commence its ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign on October 6 when they face the Netherlands in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Australia's first match in the tournament is scheduled against hosts India on October 8 in Chennai. In a prior warm-up match, Pakistan faced defeat at the hands of New Zealand by five wickets. Pakistan, entering the mega-event as the number two ranked ODI side, holds the best win/loss ratio of 2.400 in this World Cup cycle. The team's most memorable World Cup victory came in 1992 at the MCG when they lifted the trophy by defeating England. Pakistan has reached the final in the 1999 edition and the semi-finals in 1979, 1983, 1987, and 2011.

A-Sports is broadcasting the World Cup 2023 live on TV in Pakistan, and the livestream is available on ARY ZAP.

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