Australia Triumphs Over Pakistan in 2023 Cricket World Cup; Warner, Marsh Centuries Propel 62-Run Victory

Dominant batting from Warner and Marsh sets the tone in Australia's recovery campaign, propelling the team to fourth place in World Cup table.

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh led Australia to a 62-run win over Pakistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, putting on a record 259-run opening stand.
Warner scored a phenomenal 163, while Marsh celebrated his birthday with a knock of 121, setting a commanding total for Australia.
Despite a solid start from Pakistani openers Imam ul-Haq (70) and Abdullah Shafique (64), Australia's bowlers managed to limit Pakistan to 305 out of 50 overs.
Australia's Adam Zampa was key in stopping Pakistan's chase, taking 4 wickets for 53 runs while Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi took 5 wickets for 54 runs.
After the victory, Australia moved to fourth place in the World Cup table, ahead of Pakistan on net run-rate.