Winning the toss and opting to field first didn’t work out well for England, as openers David Warner and Travis Head unleashed a barrage against the new ball bowlers, amassing 70 runs in just five overs.
The Australian middle and lower order sustained this momentum, culminating in the first-ever 200-plus total in World Cup history.
In reply, the English openers started with equal fervor. Phil Salt electrified the crowd by smashing a colossal 106-meter six off Mitchell Starc, instantly invigorating the spectators.
After a dot ball and a single from the first two deliveries, Starc delivered a fuller ball aimed at the middle stump. Salt read it early and whipped it over wide long-on, sending the ball soaring into the top tier of the Hall and Griffith Stand.
How did this Six of Phil salt end up 106 m??? pic.twitter.com/2ZWksI6b9i
— Walter Dark (@Ididitformesky) June 8, 2024
The replays confirmed the shot’s distance as a massive 106 meters, leaving the Twitterverse buzzing with admiration.