34.5 overs were enough to chase down Afghanistan’s 207 to begin Australia’s title defence. The opening stand of 96 with Warner all-but settled things, even if Khawaja (15) and Smith (18) fell before the result was secured. Indeed, it is one of his slowest ODI hands, facing 114 balls for his unbeaten 89. On behalf of Sam and myself, thanks for your company through the course of the day on the OBO. We’ll be back tomorrow morning at The Oval when South Africa play Bangladesh.

Source: The Guardian June 01, 2019 11:47 UTC