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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Australia win by 86 runs
150 up for New Zealand
Watch: Smith's one-handed blinder
Mitchell Santner comes to bat
James Neesham comes to bat
Tom Latham comes to bat
Decent over by Smith
50 up for New Zealand
Ross Taylor comes to bat
Pakistan win in other match
Good start for Australia
Behrendorff begins nicely
Players are out in the middle
Australia score 243/9
Hat-trick for Trent Boult
100 up for Khawaja-Carey
Fifty for Alex Carey
150 up for New Zealand
Fifty for Usman Khawaja
Kane Williamson comes into the attack
Glenn Maxwell comes to bat
Khawaja, Stoinis cautious
End of the drinks break!
Spinner into the attack
50 up for Australia!
Marcus Stoinis comes to bat
Steve Smith comes to bat
Lockie Ferguson comes into attack
Usman Khawaja comes to bat
Two maidens in a row
Minutes away from the start!
15 minutes for toss!
Pakistan vs Afganistan Score!
Trans-Tasman rivalry!
New Zealand Cricket Team
Australia Cricket Team