David Warner made an impact with Mitchell Marsh by dropping on 10 and 105, setting numerous records in the process.
Australia’s attack against Pakistan in a World Cup match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday was spearheaded by hundreds from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. Australia amassed a mammoth 367 runs from nine wickets against a lacklustre Pakistan thanks to the early leadership of the two players.
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh Set Numerous Records World Cup 2023
With Warner scoring a century on 124 balls for his 21st ODI century and Marsh scoring a century on 108 balls for his second, the pair combined to amass 259 runs for the first wicket in 203 balls, nearly eliminating Pakistan from the match.
The rest of Pakistan’s bowling lineup was apprehensive, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking five wickets.
Warner made things count by working with Marsh and setting many records while dropping on 10 and 105.
Records Broken During Australia’s Batting
- It’s the first time Australia has scored a century in a World Cup match and the fourth time both openers have done so.
- Warner and Marsh’s stand of 259 is the best opening partnership for Australia and the second-highest in the competition’s history.
- Warner has now scored four ODI hundreds against Pakistan in a row, matching Virat Kohli’s record (4 against the West Indies). It is also the joint highest by any player against a team in the format.
- In addition, Warner’s fifth century in the World Cup ties Ricky Ponting’s record for the most by an Australian.
- Besides being the first Australian to achieve this feat, Marsh has become the sixth player to hit an ODI century on his birthday. Additionally, he is the second birthday boy, after Ross Taylor, to score a World Cup touchdown.
- Australia and India share the record for the most of these stands in World Cup history, at five apiece, thanks to Warner and Marsh’s 200+ partnership in the game.
Highest totals for Australia in World Cups
- 377/6 vs SA, Basseterre, 2007
- 376/9 vs SL, Sydney, 2015
- 417/6 vs AFG, Perth, 2015
- 381/5 vs BAN, Nottingham, 2019
- 367/9 vs PAK, Bengaluru, 2023
Today’s total of 367/9 against Pakistan is the greatest against them in a World Cup, exceeding the previous record of 344/9 set in Hyderabad during the competition itself.
Most Sixes in a World Cup Innings
- 18 – South Africa vs Netherlands, Basseterre, 2007
- 18 – India vs Bermuda, Port of Spain, 2007
- 19 – West Indies vs Zimbabwe, Canberra, 2015
- 25 – England vs Afghanistan, Manchester, 2019
- 19 – Australia vs Pakistan, Bengaluru, 2023
Most Sixes in a World Cup Innings
- 9 – David Miller (SA) vs ZIM, Hamilton, 2015
- 11 – Martin Guptill (NZ) vs WI, Wellington, 2015
- 16 – Chris Gayle (WI) vs ZIM, Canberra, 2015
- 17 – Eoin Morgan (ENG) vs AFG, Manchester, 2019
- 9 – Mitchell Marsh (AUS) vs PAK, Bengaluru, 2023
- 9 – David Warner (AUS) vs PAK, Bengaluru, 2023
Highest Individual Scores for Australia in World Cups
- 158 – Matthew Hayden vs WI, North Sound, 2007
- 178 – David Warner vs AFG, Perth, 2015
- 153 – Aaron Finch vs SL, The Oval, 2019
- 166 – David Warner vs BAN, Nottingham, 2019
- 163 – David Warner vs Pakistan, Bengaluru, 2023
Most Runs Conceded on World Cup Debut for Pakistan
- 1/63 (12 overs) – Sarfaraz Nawaz vs AUS, Leeds, 1975
- 2/63 (10 overs) – Shadab Khan vs ENG, Nottingham, 2019
- 2/70 (10 overs) – Shaheen Afridi vs AUS, Taunton, 2019
- 1/82 (9 overs)- Usama Mir vs AUS, Bengaluru, 2023