When commentators helped Smith remind Aaron Finch that Pat Cummins is on a hat-trick
Cricket | November 02, 2019 8:59 ISTSteve Smith relayed the commentator's input to captain Aaron Finch during the 17th over that was being bowled by Pat Cummins.
Steve Smith relayed the commentator's input to captain Aaron Finch during the 17th over that was being bowled by Pat Cummins.
David Warner scored an unbeaten century while the bowler's choked up the runs as Australia beat Sri Lanka by 134 runs in the first of three matches.
David Warner slammed 10 boundaries and four sixes in his 56-ball stay at the crease, finishing with exactly 100 as Australia posted 233/2 from their 20 overs.
Andrew Tye's injury won't prevent the Aussies from fielding a strong attack as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Billy Stanlake and Kane Richardson are all available for selection.
Australia have won the World Cup titles in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015, but are yet to win a T20 World Cup.
England outclassed Australia by 8 wickets in the second semifinal of the 2019 World Cup, and Aaron Finch was disappointed with the team's performance.
Australia were bowled out for 223 with Steve Smith (85) top-scoring for them. Chasing 224 for victory, England openers Jason Roy (85) and Jonny Bairstow (34) gave the hosts a flying start and took the game away from Australia.
Australia peaked at the right time and came into the 2019 World Cup as a hungry side and with the addition of David Warner and Steve Smith, the Aussies swept aside most of the teams on their way to the semis.
On Tuesday, Australia rode on a brilliant hundred from Aaron Finch as they posted a competitive total of 285/7 in challenging conditions at the Lord's and then beat England by 64 runs.
Finch (100) and Warner (53) added yet another century stand to lay the foundation for Australia's 64-run victory over arch-rivals England at the Lord's and become the first team to reach the semifinals.
Australia became the first team to reach the semifinals of the showpiece, England's defeat, their second straight following the stunning reverse to Sri Lanka, made their path to the last four-way tougher than it was not less than a week ago.
Warner at the moment is the leading run scorer of the tournament, overtaking Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan who is on 476 runs in 6 matches played.
The Australian captain smashed his 15th ODI century and his second of the 2019 World Cup.
Aaron Finch has said that the side has been improving in all the departments, and is looking forward to taking on England.
Bangladesh put in a brave fight while chasing what would have been a World Cup record and never gave up till the end, but fell short by 48 runs.
Australia's fourth win from five matches lifted it above New Zealand and England to lead the tournament halfway through its group stage matches.
Australia moved to the top of the Cricket World Cup standings after beating Sri Lanka by 87 runs at the Oval.
After a 41-run victory, Aaron Finch admitted they were put under pressure by Pakistan's lower order.
Warner formed a remarkable opening partnership with skipper Aaron Finch, and continued on his brilliant innings after his departure.
Aaron Finch cited the experiences of players who were part of the Pakistan Super League matches that were played in the country.
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