ICC World Cup: Perfect in Perth for Australia
Updated On: 05 March, 2015 07:29 AM IST | | Ashwin Ferro
<p>Hurting after their recent loss to New Zealand, co-hosts Australia establish their status as contenders with 275-run win over Afghanistan, thanks to Warner's 178</p>
David Warner celebrates his century against Afghanistan yesterday
Perth: David Warner scored a 133-ball 178 as Australia posted a World Cup record total of 417/6 against minnows Afganistan at the WACA (Western Australian Cricket Association ground) here last afternoon.
David Warner celebrates his century against Afghanistan yesterday. Pic/Getty Images
Warner was ably assisted by Steven Smith (98-ball 95) while a quickfire 38-ball 88 by Glenn Maxwell took Australia to the tournament's third 400+ total.
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