‘We Love Each Other’s Success’: David Warner On His Partnership With Mitchell Marsh

Australia registered their second straight win of the 2023 ODI World Cup on Friday, beating Pakistan by 62 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The starring role in the win was played by opening batter David Warner, who made a 124-ball 163 that contained 14 fours and nine sixes. The southpaw was involved in a 259-run opening wicket stand with Mitchell Marsh and speaking about the partnership, Warner said that the all-rounder had been playing very well and the pair was happy for each other’s success.

“Look, we love each other’s success. You should be happy for your teammate. I know he missed out on one in Africa and he’s been playing really, really well of late. So yeah, I’m just so happy for him at the top of the order there, coming out and playing the way he is. But to execute that and get 100 is awesome. And that’s what you do for your teammates,” the 36-year-old said after Australia’s 62-run win over Pakistan on Friday.

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During the run chase, the opening duo of Imam Ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were off to a strong start, putting on 134 runs for the opening wicket. The introduction of Marcus Stoinis, however, tilted the balance in Australia’s favour as he removed both openers in the space of 13 deliveries.

Warner felt that Stoinis’ experience in Indian conditions came in handy for the Australians on Friday.

“Yeah, look, it’s good to see Stoinis charge in like he did and bowl the ball. And, you know, he knows India well. He knows these grounds very well. He knows what he has to do. And when you’ve got someone up your sleeve that can do that, it helps a lot. And, you know, he knew exactly what he was trying to do,” Warner said.

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Australia next take on Netherlands in Delhi on Wednesday while Pakistan face Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday.