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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Usman Khawaja played a crucial knock of 88 off 129 balls against New Zealand on Saturday.

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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.

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Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey's 71 off 72 deliveries helped Australia post a total of 243 on the board.

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Kane Williamson walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket to Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc.

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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.

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