Australia defeated Pakistan in a run-fest on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. David Warner slammed 163 off 124 whereas Mitchell Marsh hit 121 off 108 to assist Australia publish 367 for 9 in 50 overs after getting an invite to bat. The Pat Cummins-led aspect managed to publish an enormous whole regardless of Shaheen Afridi‘s five-wicket haul (5 for 54). In reply, Pakistan have been bundled out for 305, because of Adam Zampa‘s 4 for 53. After the sport, legendary Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis made a humorous assertion whereas he was addressed as a Pakistani by the presenter whereas standing with former Australian cricketers Shane Watson and Aaron Finch for post-match evaluation.

“I’m a half Aussie, don’t just call me a Pakistani,” stated Waqar on Star Sports.

Waqar Younis stated, “I’m a half Aussie, don’t just call me a Pakistani”. pic.twitter.com/BTErh7D66z

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It is value noting that Waqar is married to a Pakistani-Australian physician named Faryal. The couple has three children with the household staying within the Australian city of Castle Hill in New South Wales.

Talking concerning the World Cup recreation on Friday, Pakistan have been undone by poor bowling and fielding which noticed Warner dropped when he had made simply 10. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa then ripped by way of the middle-order with figures of 4-53 as Pakistan have been bowled out for 305 in 45.3 overs, leaving each groups on two wins and as many losses.

While it was the second consecutive victory for Australia within the match, Babar Azam-led Pakistan suffered their second defeat on trot. The end result on Friday thus made the World Cup 2023 factors desk all extra attention-grabbing.

(With AFP Inputs)