ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts as Australia Beat Pakistan by 41 Runs

Australia posted a competitive score of 307 runs after Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and decided to bowl first. Men in Yellow got off to a fine start as openers Aaron Finch and David Warner were able to hit the ground running. The Australian openers added a fine alliance of 146 runs to lay down the platform.

David Warner played a sedate knock whereas Aaron Finch catapulted his attack from the get-go. Australia had the rub of the green on their side as Pakistan was sloppy in the field. The Pakistan fielders could not grab their chances and Australia made the most of their chances.

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The match went down to the wire.

Meanwhile, Aaron Finch took his attack against Mohammad Hafeez. However, the Australia captain was dismissed against the run of play when he top-edged against Mohammad Amir. Finch scored a fine knock of 82 runs to give a solid start to his team.

On the other hand, David Warner who was under the scanner for his slow knock against India was able to come up with a complete performance. Consequently, Warner scored his 15th ODI hundred and his third consecutive century against Pakistan. In fact, this was Warner’s first hundred after coming back from his ban.

However, Australia’s middle and lower order could not add the finishing touches to the innings. In fact, all the batsmen got off to start but could not convert the same into a substantial score. Australia could only get 51 runs in their last 10 overs and they lost six wickets to give away the advantage. Mohammad Amir was the pick of the Pakistan bowler as he scalped a five-wicket haul.

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On the other hand, Pakistan didn’t get off to a good start as they lost Fakhar Zaman early. Imam-ul-Haq scored a good knock of 53 runs but he was dismissed after reaching his fifty. In fact, Pakistan was strong at 136-2. But they lost their next four wickets for only 24 runs. However, the partnership between Sarfraz Ahmed and Wahab Riaz kept Pakistan in the game. They added 64 runs in 62 balls before Mitchell Starc accounted for Wahab Riaz.

Here is how Twitter Reacted:

Sarfaraz leading Pakistan from the front. #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/TOzbtUvNUA

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 12, 2019

I have always raised concerns over Imam's strike rate. Scored 53 off 75 balls, put the whole team under pressure. Hence, the crumbling. Sigh. #AUSvPAK #CWC19

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 12, 2019

Pakistan hasn’t got defeated just by chance but actually Pakistan deserves it, when their captain is so stupid that he can take one run on the last ball of the over with no wicket balance. Ye captain Nahi, Panwadi Hona Chahiye! #AUSvPAK

— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) June 12, 2019

Aussies are bloody good when it comes to aiming at the stumps. Australia won the game. #PAKvsAUS

— ?????? ????? (@GautamSodhi1) June 12, 2019

Have to say @AaronFinch5 is a bloody good captain … !! #CWC19

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 12, 2019

DRS ?? #AusvPak #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 12, 2019

Getting flashbacks to that Brisbane Test so-near-and-yet-so-far chase… #AUSvPAK #CWC19

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 12, 2019

Amir's a class apart. Does seem from a distance that every bowler has to just figure it out for themselves. Sarfaraz seems absent. Imran Khan, Allan Border, Dhoni etc would've lit a fire up their seamer's backsides by now to ensure they bowl fuller. #AUSvPAK #CWC19

— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) June 12, 2019

We all know Maxwell struggles against quick bowlers early on in his innings yet Pakistan still bowling at him with part timers . #gofigure

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 12, 2019

Ever since his comeback to competitive cricket, Warner has looked like a man on a mission. Focused. Putting a heavy price tag on his wicket. Too slow against India was a fair criticism but then…we haven’t been in his place…none of us has lost as much. Well played ?? #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 12, 2019

Mohd Amir is showing his pedigree today. He always had it but turned up in disguise too often. But class comes through.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 12, 2019

I don’t mean to be disheartening but this fielding from Pakistan is rubbish!!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) June 12, 2019

The other Pakistan have shown up to Taunton !!! #CWC19

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 12, 2019

Pitch still has a lot to offer for the pace bowlers. Pakistan hasn’t pitched it full enough…hasn’t caught or fielded well enough. Won’t be surprised if they go on to lose this by 100+ runs. #EarlyCall #AusvPak #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 12, 2019

Well played @davidwarner31 number 15 in #ODI’s somehow feel this one means a little bit more! #AUSvPAK #CWC2019

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 12, 2019

Another reminder that Pakistan run-chases are not recommended for those with a weak heart or those of a nervous disposition #AUSvPAK #CWC19

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 12, 2019

Someone needs to tell Shaheen that in England, at his pace, he HAS TO pitch the freakin’ ball up!

— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) June 12, 2019

Why did Sarfraz take a single final ball?

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 12, 2019

Safaraz, who should have been batting in this over, is run out at the non-striker’s end by an alert Maxwell. Sums up the night for Pakistan really, as they swung from brilliant to the bizarre. #CWC19 #AUSvPAK

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 12, 2019

Why would you take single on the ball and bring number 11 batsman back on strike? Pakistan's NRR is already bad. This margin of defeat could have been reduced further. #AusvPak

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 12, 2019

Cant Believe . Its Brainless Its Criminal Its Stupidity

Speechless

— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) June 12, 2019

Well that was an odd way to finish. Saffy should really have kept the strike and not run but congrats to Aussies. Pakistan have to re-think #PAKvAUS #CWC19

— Ian Pont ?? (@Ponty100mph) June 12, 2019