Mitchell Starc claimed a five-wicket haul as Australia thrashed New Zealand by 86 runs in the World Cup 2019 at Lord's on Saturday. Following a dismal batting show, New Zealand were bowled out for paltry 157 runs in their chase of 244. Australia, who have already qualified for the World Cup semi-finals, consolidated their position on the top. New Zealand still require a victory to book a semi-finals berth. Earlier, Trent Boult scripted history, becoming the first New Zealand bowler to claim a World Cup hat-trick, as New Zealand restricted Trans-Tasman rivals Australia to 243 for nine in their 50 overs at Lord's on Saturday. Usman Khawaja top-scored for Australia with 88 runs off 129 balls and stitched a century stand with wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey (71). After opting to bat, Australia got off to a disastrous start as they lost both their openers Aaron Finch and David Warner cheaply inside first ten overs. Former captain Steve Smith soon joined them back into the pavilion and left the reigning champions reeling at 46/3 in the 12th over. Australia, who beat New Zealand in the 2015 final, have already qualified for the last four out of the 10-team round-robin phase. New Zealand, on the other hand, need just one victory to book a semi-finals berth. Others who impressed for New Zealand were Jimmy Neesham (2/28) and Lockie Ferguson (2/49). Skipper Kane Williamson, who bowled seven overs for New Zealand, claimed a much crucial scalp of Carey to join the party. (SCORECARD)
World Cup 2019 Match Today, Highlights Between New Zealand vs Australia, Straight From Lord's, London.
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Steve Smith takes an impressive catch to help Mitchell Starc dismiss Tom Latham for 14. New Zealand are now six down in the chase of 244. They need 119 runs in 86 balls.
A World Cup wicket for Steve Smith. The part-timer strikes on the first ball of his second over. Colin de Grandhomme departs for 0. New Zealand are 118/5 in 32.1 overs.
Ross Taylor scores a much-needed boundary for New Zealand and completes 1,000 ODI runs against Australia. He is now the fifth-leading ODI run-scorer from New Zealand against Australia.
After 30 overs, New Zealand are 108/3 and need 136 runs to win. Even though the required run rate is double the current run rate, New Zealand are not really in a state of worry as they have seven wickets in hand.
In the air... but Ross Taylor is safe. Nathan Lyon entices Taylor with a flighted delivery that took a healthy top edge but fel just short of the fielder at short fine leg.
Mitchell Starc strikes to get New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for 40. Starc returned into attack and delivered with one of the most crucial scalp. Williamson missed out on a half-century and left New Zealand at 97/3 in 25.4 overs.
Kane Williamson hits Glenn Maxwell for a boundary and completes a 50-run stand with Ross Taylor for the third-wicket. New Zealand are 92/2 in 25 overs.
Steve Smith concedes four runs in his first over. He bowled three full toss deliveries in the over but New Zealand batsmen didn't pick up anyone of these. New Zealand are 57/2 in 19 overs.
Kane Williamson dropped on 11. Steve Smith is the culprit at slips. Nathan Lyon found a healthy edge off Williamson's willow but Smith failed to grab an easy catch in second slip.
Jason Behrendorff strikes in the 10th over to give Australia a much-needed breakthrough. Henry Nicholls departs for 8. New Zealand are 29/0 in 9.2 overs.
Pat Cummins bowls a maiden over for Australia. New Zealand are 29/0 in 9 overs. New Zealand openers Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls are very cautious at the moment, but they require to raise the ante.
Jason Behrendorff's LBW appeal against Martin Guptill turned down by the umpire. That has been close, reveals the replays. But Australia didn't opt for a review.
In the other match in Leeds, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by three wickets to go fourth on the World Cup 2019 points table. They are vying for a semi-final berth with England and Bangladesh.
Martin Guptill keeps New Zealand going in an easy chase with occasional boundaries. He guides Pat Cummins' loose delivery to fence with an elegant touch and picks up quick runs for New Zealand.
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