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Openers Aaron Finch and David Warner have proved so consistent in this World Cup that Australia have been able to notch huge totals without major risk and it was their 121-run partnership that set up their 381-5 against Bangladesh on Thursday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Aaron Finch David Warner setting the platform for Australia

For long periods it wasn’t sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for 53, Warner kicked to score a hugely impressive 166.

21 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

David Warner and Aaron Finch have been by far the most productive opening partnership in this World Cup and they again did their foundation job, eschewing too many high-risk shots to put on 121. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: David Warner's 166 sinks Bangladesh as Australia wins by 48 runs

It was a third defeat in six for Bangladesh, and they will need a run of wins and other results to go their way to make the knockout phase.

21 Jun 2019 8:32 AM

The 32-year-old's 132-ball demolition job took him level with his previous best score of 153 against Pakistan in March. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Finch's 153 takes Australia to 334-7 against Sri Lanka

Finch took the misfiring Sri Lanka attack apart with a dazzling display at the Oval that included 15 fours and five sixes.

15 Jun 2019 7:17 PM

Finch survived an lbw replay review when he was on 35 (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Finch hits World Cup fifty as Australia dominate Sri Lanka

Finch reached his 50 in 53 balls with seven fours to leave Australia on 83-1 after 18 overs at the Oval.

15 Jun 2019 4:53 PM

"I think weather might play a huge part in the next few days," said Finch (Photo: News.com.au/Twitter)

Finch hopes washouts don't hurt Australia's World Cup

Pakistan's match against Sri Lanka was washed out on Friday before the clash between South Africa and the West Indies was abandoned.

11 Jun 2019 6:48 PM

David Warner touches the bails after they remained on groove to give him an unexpected reprieve. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup 2019: Bail them out

The reason being cited is their weight as there are a lot of wires inside to ensure they glow on being hit.

11 Jun 2019 4:22 AM

Australia opener David Warner became the fifth batsman at the World Cup to get an unexpected reprieve after he dragged a ball on to his stump but the impact failed to dislodge the zing bails in Sunday’s match against India. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Kohli annoyed with 'zing' bails after it failed to dislodge for 5th time

Zing bails –- which contain lights that flash when the ball strikes the wicket –- have been a sore point in the current World Cup.

10 Jun 2019 10:57 AM

Smith made a gritty 73 in Australia's win over West Indies after Warner smashed an unbeaten 89 not out (Photo: File)

Smith hailed as 'world's best' by Australia captain Finch

Smith and Warner played their first official international matches at the World Cup after serving year-long ball-tampering bans.

08 Jun 2019 8:26 PM

The Aussie skipper said that it is essential that the team's bowlers do not let Indian batsmen get off to a flier. (Photo: News.com.au/Twitter)

'Winning series in India was amazing for self-confidence': Aaron Finch

Finch said that both Australia and India have good bowlers and in the end, it will come down to who executes their skills better.

08 Jun 2019 7:10 PM

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ICC World Cup 2019: Nilestone

Number 8 Nathan knocks Windies with record score; Smith & Starc too shine for Australia.

07 Jun 2019 3:02 AM

After his average performance against India, Finch played some captain knocks against Pakistan as he hammered two tons and two half-centuries in the five-match series(Photo: News.com.au/Twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: AFG vs AUS; Players to watch out for

Australia will face Afghanistan for their first World Cup 2019 clash on Saturday.

01 Jun 2019 6:38 PM

Queen Elizabeth also met the captains ahead of a garden party at the palace on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Prince Harry drops cheeky chirp at Finch

Australia are bidding for back-to-back World Cup titles after winning the 2015 tournament, while England are favourites to claim their 1st.

30 May 2019 10:19 AM

The Australian team was in complete turmoil a year ago after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, involving Steve Smith and David Warner. The two batsman were handed a year-long ban from international cricket. (Photo: AP)

'Great position to be here as compared to 10 months ago': Finch

The defending champions could not have asked for a better preparation going into the World Cup, as they won both their warm-up games.

28 May 2019 11:06 AM

Border said the English man has driven England to the top of ODI cricket with daring game plans. (Photo: ANI)

Allan Border shares his top World Cup captains

The 1987 World Cup winning captain said that Kohli has impressed him as he wears his heart on his sleeves.

26 May 2019 12:53 PM

Ponting has previously worked short-term with Australia's ODI and Twenty20 squads. (Photo: BCCI)

'When Ponting's around everyone behaves like eight year old girls': Finch

In February, Ponting was appointed as an assistant coach for Australia's World Cup campaign.

20 May 2019 5:23 PM

With the likes of Smith, Warner and Mitchell Starc in the line-up, the skipper is confident that they will regain the trophy. (Photo: AFP)

'Smith has got his timing and class back': Aaron Finch

Finch is happy that both Smith and David Warner have done incredible work during their time off the field which is showing off.

10 May 2019 5:06 PM

The left-handed Warner has been in excellent touch as he scored lot of runs at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. (Photo: BCCI)

'Warner should open with Finch in World Cup': Mark Waugh

Finch recently suggested that either Khawaja, Warner or himself could bat in that position during the World Cup.

07 May 2019 8:25 PM

They have been stripped of their leadership titles but head coach Justin Langer said on Friday they would remain important mentors in Finch’s side. (Photo: PTI)

Smith, Warner to play Australia's pre-World Cup warm-up game vs New Zealand

Warner will bat at number three behind Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja, with Smith named at four in the one-day match at Allan Border Field.

06 May 2019 11:22 AM

Finch expected the fiery batsman to also dominate on the international stage, providing a massive boost for Australia as the reigning champions chase a sixth World Cup trophy. (Photo: R. Samuel)

'Warner's coming back with a huge hunger to dominate international cricket': Finch

Warner has been in red-hot form in the India Premier League after completing a 12-month ban, he struck a 100 and eight 50s.

02 May 2019 1:28 PM

The show's latest offering, season 8 episode 3 titled 'Battle of Winterfell' showcased the longest battle scene to ever premiere in film or television. (Photo: AP)

Stuart Broad contemplates on not watching ‘Game of Thrones’

The uber-popular HBO show 'Game of Thrones' has successfully captured the imagination of the audience worldwide.

01 May 2019 10:56 AM

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