The Australian opening pair put up a spectacular performance against Pakistan’s bowlers, notching up an impressive 259 runs for the first wicket. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh treated the audience to a thrilling batting display, effortlessly dispatching the Pakistani bowlers to all corners of the ground.
What a spectacular day it was for Mitchell Marsh as he celebrated his birthday on the 20th of October with an astounding power-packed century. Marsh’s outstanding achievement made him only the second player, after New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, to score a century on his birthday in a World Cup match. Interestingly, Taylor had done this feat against Pakistan at the 2011 World Cup at Pallekele.
In the game of ODI cricket, Marsh now joins the rare company of batters who have chalked up a century on their birthdays. This exclusive club includes the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tom Latham, Vinod Kambli, and, of course, Ross Taylor. It’s worth noting that, except for Ross Taylor, all these centurions achieved their exploits in bilateral or tri-series events.
Turning 32 on his big day, Mitchell Marsh couldn’t have asked for a finer celebration than waving his bat towards his Australian teammates after achieving the coveted 100-run mark. His century, which came with a show of outstanding power-hitting, saw him score 121 runs from 108 deliveries, containing 10 boundaries and an astonishing 9 sixes. The manner he peppered the bounds shows that he was in a happy, party mood, entertaining the audience at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
In a magnificent demonstration of cricketing prowess, Marsh was not alone in his glory. His opening partner, David Warner, left a mark by striking his fourth consecutive ODI century against Pakistan. Warner’s blazing innings saw him score 163 runs off 124 balls, including 14 boundaries and 9 huge sixes. It was undoubtedly a day to remember for Australian cricket, with both Marsh and Warner demonstrating their amazing talent and setting the stage on fire.
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David Warner and Mitchell Marsh achieved the second-highest opening partnership in World Cup history, scoring an incredible 259 runs. The top slot belongs to Sri Lanka’s Tilakratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga, who set the record with a daunting 282 runs for the first wicket in the World Cup.
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