Australia Defeats Pakistan By 62 Runs In WC 2023 Match

Australia defeated Pakistan by 62 runs in the 2023 World Cup match in Bengaluru. Adam Zampa took four wickets, and Marcus Stoinis made important breakthroughs, limiting Pakistan to 305 runs in 46 overs. This marked Australia’s second consecutive win in the tournament.

Pakistan’s chase started well with Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq scoring 70 and 64, but they were dismissed by Stoinis. After Babar Azam’s early exit, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel attempted to build a partnership, but Shakeel was dismissed by Pat Cummins. Iftikhar Ahmed briefly revived Pakistan’s hopes, but he was given out LBW. Pakistan lost more wickets quickly, ending with 305 runs.

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Australia set a target of 368 runs, primarily due to a record-breaking opening partnership between David Warner and Mitch Marsh, who scored 163 and 121 runs, respectively. Although Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Marsh and Pakistan took quick wickets, Warner was dismissed for 163 by Haris Rauf. Pakistan’s late bowlers claimed wickets, but Australia finished with a substantial score.

Australia batted first after winning the toss. The match was highly anticipated, with Pakistan at fourth place on the points table. Australia needed a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

The battle between these cricket powerhouses promised excitement, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam under scrutiny. Despite a half-century in the previous game, his form had been inconsistent. In the end, Australia secured a vital win to stay in contention for the semi-finals.