The five time World Cup winning champions Australia beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match at Bristol. With this victory, the defending champions ensured that they start their ICC CWC 2019 campaign on a winning note. As for Afghanistan, the Afghan "Atalan" did put up a fight but just could not down the clinicial Australian side. However, David Warner and his innings of 89 not out became the biggest talking point of the match, as fans on Twitter and social media hailed the return of Warner to ODI cricket after a gap of almost 12 months. AUS beat AFG by 7 wickets | Afghanistan vs Australia Highlights And Cricket Score 4th ODI Match.

There was booing in store as well and it grew louder when Steve Smith joined Warner at the crease. However, that did not prevent Warner from furnishing a match-winning knock. David Warner and Steve Smith 'Booed' by Fans in AFG vs AUS ICC Cricket World Cup Match, Watch Video.

Afghanistan skipper Gulbadan Naib won the toss and elected to bat first. Both the openers of Afghanistan were dismissed for duck. However, Rahmat Shah (43) and Gulbadin Naib put up a partnership, taking Bangladesh past 100. But Adam Zampa and Pat Cummins broke the back of Afghanistan batting line-up. But a late onslaught from Afghanistan lower order saw Najibullah Zadran score a half-century and Rashid Khan scoring 27 off just 11 balls to help Afghanistan to 207. Afghanistan vs Australia, Highlights of ICC World Cup 2019 : AUS Beats AFG by Seven Wickets.

Before taking you to Australia's innings, let's visit Twitter to see who is talking what in relation to the Afghanistan vs Australia match at Bristol.

This Fan Did to Tweets What Warner Did to the Boos

Everybody Loves a Good Fight, Especially When Put Up by the Afghan Lions

Warner is Back in Town and How!

Jibes for Pakistan and Sri Lanka Were Bound to be Reserved

How Can Mohammad Shahzad Not Feature in Conversation About Afghanistan Cricket

Fans Could Just Not Get Over Warner

Afghanistan and Rashid Khan Are a Match Made in Heaven

Coming out to bat chasing 208, Australia got off to a great start thanks to skipper Aaron Finch (66), who negated the spin threat of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. However, it was Warner who played the role of an anchor remaining unbeaten on 89 runs and saw Australia through. Glenn Maxwell hit a boundary of Rahman in the 35th over, to help Australia win comfortably by 7 wickets. Warner was awarded the Player of the match award for his effort with the bat.

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