ICC World Cup 2023: Records galore as Warner & Marsh pummel Pakistan with brisk centuries

Warner, Marsh (Pic: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2023: Australia's explosive pair of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh on Friday became only the fourth opening combination to notch centuries in the a World Cup match.

The two achieved the feat during the game against Pakistan on their way to breaking a plethora of other records. First, Warner got to the three-figure mar with a nudge for a single and then, Marsh reached his hundred to celebrate his 32nd birthday in the best possible manner.

Below are the records shattered during the Australian innings.

' It is the fourth instance of both openers scoring centuries in a World Cup game and the first for Australia.

' The stand of 259 between Warner and Marsh is the second-highest opening partnership in the competition's history, and the best for Australia.

' It is Warner's fourth consecutive ODI ton against Pakistan and the joint most by any player against a side in the format, equalling Virat Kohli (4 vs West Indies).

' It is also Warner's fifth hundred in the World Cup, equalling the most by an Australian, alongside Ricky Ponting.

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' Marsh has become the sixth player to smash an ODI century on his birthday, besides being the first Aussie to do so. He is also the second birthday boy to strike a World Cup ton after Ross Taylor.

' With Warner and Marsh's 200-plus partnership in the game, Australia have tied India for most such stands in the World Cup history (five occasions each).

Babar Azam, meanwhile, won the toss and decided to bowl first in the World Cup match against Australia. Pakistan made one change from the team defeated by India with Usama Mir coming in for fellow leg spinner Shadab Khan.

Australia are unchanged following their win against Sri Lanka, their first in the tournament after two opening losses. Pakistan have two wins and one defeat.

(With inputs from agencies)