peners Aaron Finch and David Warner have proved so consistent in this World Cup

that Australia have been able to notch huge totals without major risk and it was their
121-run partnership that set up their 381-5 against Bangladesh on Thursday.
For long periods it wasn't sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for
53, Warner kicked on to score a hugely impressive 166.
That took his tournament-leading aggregate to 447, with Finch running third on 396.
Only against West Indies have they failed to get their team off to a great start - five
times making at least a 50-run partnership.
It meant Usman Khawaja was allowed to play at his pedestrian pace for 89 without
pressure. On a high-scoring Trent Bridge pitch, that might have been more of a
hindrance than a help, but a late blast, headed by Glenn Maxwell's 32 in 10 balls, took
them to a tally that proved 48 too many for Bangladesh.
"We've been pretty consistent, it's just nice to get the side off to a decent start," Finch
told reporters after Australia's fifth win in six games put the defending champions top
of the standings and firmly on course for the semi-finals.
"The wickets have been nice to bat on, not much movement, ball pretty low, so its a
good combination for an opening batsman," Finch added.
Warner is certainly experienced, though he has looked a different type of player since
his return from being banned for his part in last year's ball-tampering scandal.
Previously a powerful, brash hitter who showed utter disdain for his rivals, he is now
more circumspect.
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