‘Mast patak ke dhoya hai’ Fans react as Mitchell Marsh and David Warner score hundred against Pakistan in ODI World Cup 2023
The ICC Cricket World Cup is in full swing, and today’s match at Bengaluru features Pakistan facing off against the formidable Australian team. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first, […]
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Oct 20, 2023 5:50 pm
The ICC Cricket World Cup is in full swing, and today’s match at Bengaluru features Pakistan facing off against the formidable Australian team. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first, but Australia’s intent to score big became evident as both their openers, David Warner and Mitch Marsh, reached individual centuries. Mitch Marsh departed having scored 121 off 108, While Warner continues to bat on. Their partnership was of 259 runs, which has already broken many records.
As the game progressed, Mitch Marsh and Glenn Maxwell were dismissed on consecutive deliveries by Shaheen Afridi. However, this was a rare bright spot for the Pakistani side, as their highly touted bowlers struggled to take wickets or create opportunities. The failure to break through the Australian batting line-up left Pakistani bowlers, fans, and supporters stunned.
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Pakistan taken apart by Australian openers!
Spectators and fans worldwide, including those within the cricketing community, couldn’t help but applaud the exceptional performance of the Australian batsmen. The Pakistani players, on the other hand, faced a challenging day, enduring relentless onslaughts from the Australian team. The scene was a stark contrast to what many had expected, given Pakistan’s reputation and the favorable subcontinent conditions they were anticipated to thrive in.
Pakistan was considered one of the top contenders for the World Cup due to their familiarity with subcontinental conditions, making Australia’s formidable batting performance all the more surprising. People across the globe, particularly in cricket-crazy nations like India, have started to raise questions and, in some cases, engage in light-hearted banter about Pakistan’s bowling efforts. The scorecard at the end of 35 overs read Australia at 264-2, further emphasizing their dominance in this crucial match.
