Cricket

New Zealand vs Australia in pictures: Khawaja, Starc help Australia defend 243 against New Zealand

Australia thumped New Zealand by 86 runs at Lord's in London on Wednesday to keep the Kiwis waiting for a confirmation on its semifinal berth.

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London 30 June, 2019 01:53 IST
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Usman Khawaja played a crucial knock of 88 off 129 balls against New Zealand on Saturday.
Usman Khawaja played a crucial knock of 88 off 129 balls against New Zealand on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images
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New Zealand pacer Trent Boult claimed the second hat-trick of World Cup 2019 in the league stage match against Australia at Lord's on Saturday.
New Zealand pacer Trent Boult claimed the second hat-trick of World Cup 2019 in the league stage match against Australia at Lord's on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images
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Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey's 71 off 72 deliveries helped Australia post a total of 243 on the board.
Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey's 71 off 72 deliveries helped Australia post a total of 243 on the board. Photo: Getty Images
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Kane Williamson walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket to Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc.
Kane Williamson walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket to Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. Photo: Getty Images
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With the fifer against New Zealand, Mitchell Starc has now claimed 46 wickets across the last two men's World Cup campaigns.
With the fifer against New Zealand, Mitchell Starc has now claimed 46 wickets across the last two men's World Cup campaigns. Photo: Getty Images
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