DHARAMSALA, India: Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in the highest-scoring World Cup game in history on Saturday (Oct 28). Australia piled up 388 all out as Travis Head top scored with 109 and fellow opener David Warner made 81.
Australia celebrate after their win over New Zealand on Oct 28, 2023. DHARAMSALA, India: Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in the highest-scoring World Cup game in history on Saturday .
With a total of 771 runs, it was the highest-scoring game at a World Cup, beating the 754 scored in South Africa's win against Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament. However, attempting another two, he was run out from a fine throw by Marnus Labuschagne from the fence. "It was a fantastic game of cricket. There were ebbs and flows throughout the 100 overs," said New Zealand captain Tom Latham.The result left both sides with four wins and two defeats each and well-placed for the semi-finals.
He was eventually clean-bowled by off-spinner Glenn Phillips with Australia reaching 206-2 at the halfway stage.Warner, who turned 37 on Friday, had been looking for a third successive century but eventually fell for 81 when he chipped a catch back to Phillips.
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