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Australia [285/7] defeat England [221] by 64 runs and reach semi-finals of World Cup 2019

SO far Australian bowlers have not set the world cup ablaze. But that doesn't mean they will continue to be that way. Cummins, Starc both can have a good day out of the blue when that happens watch out.
 
SO far Australian bowlers have not set the world cup ablaze. But that doesn't mean they will continue to be that way. Cummins, Starc both can have a good day out of the blue when that happens watch out.

Starc has been brilliant. If you consider world cups alone, he is already an ATG in world cups.
 
khawaja is not looking in form since he got bouncer from russell in warm up match
 
That's a nice delivery. Too good for Khawaja.

England just have a chance to pull Australia back to earth & a sub 300 total if they lift themselves off that.
 
I think I heard the boos for Smith. Crowd coming to life at last.
 
Pakistani fans logic - Finch playing for his 100. Selfish. Not a team man. Etc.
 
Could someone please tell me what the commentator was talking about? I’ve the same pink sidearm, but he was talking about making it somehow 10 km/ph quicker. How?
 
fInch sLOwing DoWn beFORe A huNdeRed, HOW SELFish. WHy iSn't hiS SR 100+.
 
fInch sLOwing DoWn beFORe A huNdeRed, HOW SELFish. WHy iSn't hiS SR 100+.

Dont worry, it is not Babar Azam, so we do not need to say this.

In terms of the match, even if England can get some quick wickets in these overs, they can pull the Aussies back.

get a slip, maybe a short leg, do something attacking Morgan
 
Captain’s knock from Finch before giving it away
 
PK fans logic: Finch slowed down for his hundred and then got out immediately. Selfish player, only plays for himself.
 
And there goes Finch. I guess Mxwell is coming in next and he will need to be watchful, help Smith build an innings and then accelerate in some 5 overs time.
 
Finch has achieved more in ODIs as captain in my opinion than Smith. Australian team was struggling big team year or two ago but since he became captain Aus has been performing really well.
 
These 2 should bat the next 5 overs and take it from there. Still enough overs to go.
 
Carey may have been better option here. Can at at a decent tempo. Also gives a left/right hand option.
 
Maxwell should be given his usual licence to hit here. Only 3 wickets down & 15 overs + we have a decent tail for slogging. Smith can build & Maxwell play as he wishes.
 
How on earth Khawaja bats ahead of Smith. Basically they open a position at 3 for him just because he can't bat anywhere else. Ridiculous strategy. They should pick Mitch or Shaun marsh.
 
Steve Smith- two shots that sum him up- an awkward looking but very effective on drive/club & a sublime late cut both for 4.
 
How on earth Khawaja bats ahead of Smith. Basically they open a position at 3 for him just because he can't bat anywhere else. Ridiculous strategy. They should pick Mitch or Shaun marsh.

How could we drop him averaging 75 for last few series?
 
Steve Smith should bat at 3. Khawaja doesn't work if he isnt opening. Shaun Marsh is good at 4 . Also Australia still have the left and right hand combination which they want. Time for a change.
 
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