On Thursday, October 12 in Lucknow, Match 10 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 pits Australian against South Africa. Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, decided to bowl first after winning the toss. South Africa, however, scored 311/7 in their allotted 50 overs, severely undermining the verdict. Quinton de Kock, who scored his second consecutive hundred in the competition (109 off 106) wreaked havoc on the Australian bowlers.
Apart from the outstanding batting performance, Australian several catch drops throughout the first innings caught everyone’s attention. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc made the first significant error as he dropped David Miller at deep square leg. The incident happened after Miller drew a slower ball from Pat Cummins in the direction of Starc on the second delivery of the 49th over.
It was a good move by the speedster to get to the ball and grab it with both hands. However, as soon as his elbow touched the floor, the ball slipped from his grip. Later on in the same over, Marcus Stoinis caught the ball after it had landed inside the 30-yard circle after Marco Jansen had slapped Cummins in the air.
But once again, Australia’s butter fingers were on full display as the all-rounder dropped the catch, adding insult to injury for his team.
Apart from them, Australian fielders had other opportunities during the game but didn’t take advantage of them.
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Virat Kohli was dropped by Mitchell Marsh in Chennai.
Mitchell Marsh famously dropped Virat Kohli in the first inning of their first game against India in Chennai. The error cost them dearly since the star player scored an incredible 85 (116) with the help of six fours to secure victory for his team.
With scores of 2/34 in ten overs, Glenn Maxwell was the top bowler for Australia, and Mitchell Starc (2/53, 9 overs) also claimed two wickets. The team lead by Pat Cummins will be motivated to win their second match by chasing down 312 and earn their first victory of the competition.
View additional clips from Australia’s ODI World Cup 2023 match vs South Africa.
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