David Warner marks international return with match-winning 89*
Australia beat Afghanistan by seven wickets after sterling performance by their bowlers followed by half-centuries by the openers
01/06Result
4th match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bristol, Jun 1 2019
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
209/3 (34.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
01/06Result
4th match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bristol, Jun 1 2019
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
209/3 (34.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Why did South Africa change their kit between the first and second World Cup matches?
And have opening batsman ever been out for ducks in the World Cup before?
Boos follow Warner, but determination shines through
The reminders of sandpaper and everything that happened will continue to follow David Warner but his response remains one thing: runs
Afghanistan's team of No. 8s behind the eight ball in this World Cup
While they have a number of potentially dangerous hitters, the worry is Afghanistan won't consistently put up competitive totals
Nerves getting back into the camp - David Warner
Warner, who was declared the Man of the Match, was tentative at the start of his innings before growing more assured
World Cup trending: Bouncers to the fore as bowlers hunt wickets
With short, straight boundaries to defend in England and wickets more important than economy, expect teams to keep banging the ball in
Live Report - Afghanistan v Australia
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of Afghanistan v Australia at the World Cup
You talk, Steven Smith bats
There has been no shortage of words written and spoken about Steven Smith's comeback, but the man himself cares only about batting
Australia come to the World Cup singing and dancing
Is it all coming together at just the right time? Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting are impressed with the belief in this group, so they must be on to something. Right?
Preview
Warner fit to play as Australia brace for early spin test
The spin of Rashid Khan and a serviceable bevy of seam and swing operatives present the opportunity for Afghanistan to trip up Finch's men early
