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Pakistan's star all-rounder Imad Wasim came down heavily on Babar Azam's lacklustre performances in the ongoing ODI World Cup after their team's 62-run loss to Australia.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in this frame.

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‘Babar Azam is yet to win big match. This is not criticism but a fact': Imad Wasim questions Pakistan skipper's ability after Australian jolt

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh dazzled with centurion knocks to help Australia rock Pakistan by 62 runs at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Friday, October 20.

Australian fan was spotted chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jay' during Pakistan vs Australia clash on October 20. 

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WATCH: Australian fan chants ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jay’ slogan aloud during Pakistan vs Australia match, video breaks internet

In the aftermath of Pakistan's 62-run loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023, the legendary Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis lightened the post-match show with his 'half Aussie' comment.&nbsp;

Legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis (left) and Mohammad Rizwan along with Australia players in this frame.

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'Don't call me Pakistani': Waqar Younis makes astonishing 'half Aussie' remark post Pakistan's defeat against Australia

Superstar southpaw David Warner's blistering 163 off 124 helped Australia thrash Pakistan by 62 runs in their ODI World Cup clash in Bengaluru on October 20, Friday.

Australia's David Warner (C, right) is being greeted by Pakistan's captain Babar Azam (L) after his dismissal during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in

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David Warner adds insult to Pakistan's injury after wounding them with 163-run knock, says 'it's their bowling that'd hurt more'

Australia rode on blistering hundreds from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to jolt Pakistan by 62 runs at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on October 20, Friday.

Australia's David Warner (left) and Pakistan's Usama Mir (centre) and Babar Azam in this frame.

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PAK vs AUS: Babar Azam indirectly blames Usama Mir for Pakistan's loss, says '...Warner won't spare you'

Babar Azam's Pakistan suffered their second defeat on the trot after going down to Australia by 62 runs in a mammoth run chase at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on October 20.

Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa of Australia celebrates the wicket of Babar Azam of Pakistan as team mate Mohammad Rizwan looks on during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Australia and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 20, 2023

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PAK vs AUS: Pakistan fail to recover from India's hammering, surrender to Australia in mammoth runs chase as Warner, Marsh, Zampa dazzle

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar expressed his exasperation at Babar Azam's brigade's fielding blunders which allowed Australia to post a mammoth total of 367/9.

Pakistan dropped too many catches in the ODI World Cup match against Australia.

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PAK vs AUS: Shoaib Akhtar tears apart Babar Azam's Pakistan for shoddy fielding, says 'atleast grab the ones which...'

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan showers accolades on Jasprit Bumrah, hailing him as India's best white-ball bowler ever after his performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket vs Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup

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Move over Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble: Irfan Pathan picks up star pacer as most 'capable white-ball bowler in India's cricket history'

Riding on magnificent centuries from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh Australia posted a big total of 367/9 against Pakistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on October 20.

A Pakistani fan was seen arguing with cop after being muzzled from chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

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WATCH: Pakistani fan shut up by Police for chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' in stands during AUS vs PAK clash

Shaheen Afridi's heroic five-wicket haul against Australia in the World Cup match shines amid a tough day for Pakistan's bowling unit as David Warner, Mitchell Marsh shine.

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi celebrating his five-wicket haul during the match against Australia in the ODI World Cup. (Getty Images)

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AUS vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi's 5/54 against Australia adds him to new Pakistan record with 2nd 5-wicket haul in World Cup

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Australia vs Pakistan Full Scorecard

AUS vs PAK, Match 18, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 20 October 2023 - Info

‘Babar Azam is yet to win big match. This is not criticism but a fact': Imad Wasim questions Pakistan skipper's ability after Australian jolt

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 20 October, 14:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 18

AUS
118/3 (11.2 ov)

PAK
117 (18.1 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 16

AUS
147/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK
134 (19.4 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 14

AUS
93/4 (7.0 ov)

PAK
64/9 (7.0 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 29 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

‘Babar Azam is yet to win big match. This is not criticism but a fact': Imad Wasim questions Pakistan skipper's ability after Australian jolt

WATCH: Australian fan chants ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jay’ slogan aloud during Pakistan vs Australia match, video breaks internet

'Don't call me Pakistani': Waqar Younis makes astonishing 'half Aussie' remark post Pakistan's defeat against Australia

David Warner adds insult to Pakistan's injury after wounding them with 163-run knock, says 'it's their bowling that'd hurt more'

PAK vs AUS: Babar Azam indirectly blames Usama Mir for Pakistan's loss, says '...Warner won't spare you'

PAK vs AUS: Pakistan fail to recover from India's hammering, surrender to Australia in mammoth runs chase as Warner, Marsh, Zampa dazzle

PAK vs AUS: Shoaib Akhtar tears apart Babar Azam's Pakistan for shoddy fielding, says 'atleast grab the ones which...'

Move over Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble: Irfan Pathan picks up star pacer as most 'capable white-ball bowler in India's cricket history'

WATCH: Pakistani fan shut up by Police for chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' in stands during AUS vs PAK clash

AUS vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi's 5/54 against Australia adds him to new Pakistan record with 2nd 5-wicket haul in World Cup

Australia vs Pakistan Full Scorecard

AUS vs PAK, Match 18, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 20 October 2023 - Info

‘Babar Azam is yet to win big match. This is not criticism but a fact': Imad Wasim questions Pakistan skipper's ability after Australian jolt

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 20 October, 14:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 18

AUS118/3 (11.2 ov)

PAK117 (18.1 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 16

AUS147/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK134 (19.4 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs

Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 14

AUS93/4 (7.0 ov)

PAK64/9 (7.0 ov)

Australia beat Pakistan by 29 runs

Umpires

UmpireChris Brown (NZ), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

‘Babar Azam is yet to win big match. This is not criticism but a fact': Imad Wasim questions Pakistan skipper's ability after Australian jolt

WATCH: Australian fan chants ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jay’ slogan aloud during Pakistan vs Australia match, video breaks internet

'Don't call me Pakistani': Waqar Younis makes astonishing 'half Aussie' remark post Pakistan's defeat against Australia

David Warner adds insult to Pakistan's injury after wounding them with 163-run knock, says 'it's their bowling that'd hurt more'

PAK vs AUS: Babar Azam indirectly blames Usama Mir for Pakistan's loss, says '...Warner won't spare you'

PAK vs AUS: Pakistan fail to recover from India's hammering, surrender to Australia in mammoth runs chase as Warner, Marsh, Zampa dazzle

PAK vs AUS: Shoaib Akhtar tears apart Babar Azam's Pakistan for shoddy fielding, says 'atleast grab the ones which...'

Move over Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble: Irfan Pathan picks up star pacer as most 'capable white-ball bowler in India's cricket history'

WATCH: Pakistani fan shut up by Police for chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' in stands during AUS vs PAK clash

AUS vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi's 5/54 against Australia adds him to new Pakistan record with 2nd 5-wicket haul in World Cup

AUS
118/3 (11.2 ov)

PAK
117 (18.1 ov)

AUS
147/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK
134 (19.4 ov)

AUS
93/4 (7.0 ov)

PAK
64/9 (7.0 ov)

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)