The PAK vs AUS match at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium drew an enormous crowd, filling the stadium to over 80 percent capacity by evening – a remarkable turnout, especially for a non-India game.
The match exceeded expectations as it turned out to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams surpassing 300 runs. Australia emerged victorious by a margin of 62 runs, propelling them to the fourth spot in the points table.
During the game, an intriguing moment occurred when an Australian fan initiated chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” This unexpected act thrilled the Indian fans, who joined in to support and reciprocate the chants. It created a heartwarming atmosphere for those in and around the fan at Chinnaswamy during the PAK vs AUS match.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s campaign in the 2023 World Cup is now hanging in the balance. After securing wins in their first two matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, they faced defeats against India and Australia.
Australia fans saying "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" at Chinnaswamy Stadium.pic.twitter.com/udVosrzhbv
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Australia managed to amass 367 runs, thanks to centuries from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. Pakistan fought back with a strong bowling performance from Shaheen Afridi, who took five wickets, and Haris Rauf, who claimed three. The innings began well with fifties from Shafique and Imam, but eventually, their batting faltered, with Babar Azam contributing only 18 runs.