- David Warner's blistering century (163 off 124 balls) laid the foundation for Australia's imposing total of 367/5.
- Marcus Stoinis provided a late cameo with 47 runs off 28 balls to help Australia post a challenging score.
- Adam Zampa's brilliant bowling spell (4/53) restricted Pakistan to 305/9, despite a fighting half-century from Babar Azam (70).
- Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers with 2/63.
- Australia won the match by 62 runs to register their second consecutive victory in the tournament
Key moments
- Warner's century: Warner was in imperious form, hitting 16 fours and 5 sixes in his knock. He put on a 159-run partnership with Mitchell Marsh (75) for the second wicket to lay the foundation for Australia's big total.
- Stoinis' cameo: Stoinis came in at the end of the innings and smashed 47 runs off just 28 balls, including 4 sixes, to help Australia reach a score of 367/5.
- Zampa's spell: Zampa was the star of the show with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for just 53 runs. He broke the back of Pakistan's chase with a double-wicket maiden in the 34th over.
- Afridi's wickets: Afridi was the only Pakistan bowler who managed to make any inroads into the Australian batting lineup. He picked up the wickets of Warner and Marsh.
- Babar's fifty: Babar Azam was the only Pakistan batsman who offered any resistance with a fighting half-century. However, he was unable to prevent his team from falling to defeat.
Conclusion
Australia was the dominant team in all three departments of the game and deservedly won the match. Warner's century and Zampa's spell were the key moments in the match. Pakistan will need to improve their batting if they are to challenge the top teams in the tournament.
Player of the match: David Warner(Australia)
Result: Australia won by 62 runs.
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