David Warner was at his devastating best when he smashed his first century since making a comeback from his year-long ban and helped his side beat Pakistan by 41 runs.
Pat Cummins was clinical with the ball, taking three wickets and conceding only 30 runs in the game against Pakistan.
David Warner gifted his Man of the Match award to a young fan who was present in the crowd to support the Australian camp against Pakistan.
In the match against Australia, Asif Ali dropped opener Aaron Finch on 33 and then saw him go on to add another 49 runs to his score, in an ultimately decisive first wicket partnership with Warner.
After a 41-run victory, Aaron Finch admitted they were put under pressure by Pakistan's lower order.
Seeking to silence his doubters, Warner made 107 off 111 balls, a few days after his uncharacteristic half-century against India surprised the cricket fraternity.
David Warner returned to form with a brilliant century, and Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc shined with the ball to secure a third victory for Australia in World Cup 2019.
Warner formed a remarkable opening partnership with skipper Aaron Finch, and continued on his brilliant innings after his departure.
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Aaron Finch cited the experiences of players who were part of the Pakistan Super League matches that were played in the country.
Australia are again favored to win the group-stage encounter against Pakistan at Somerset's County Ground on Wednesday, but the odds don't matter.
The 29-year-old Stoinis will be reassessed ahead of Australia's match against Sri Lanka on Saturday, before an official call is taken to replace Stoinis permanently in their 15-man squad with Marsh.
Ricky Ponting defended Australia's top-order after it failed to fire against India and said the opening pair of Aaron Finch-David Warner is among the best in the world.
According to the report, Sarfaraz has complained that in contrast India always get pitches in ICC events which favour batsmen and spinners and these things are ideally suitable for Asian teams.
