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The tempers were flaring in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match between Australia and Afghanistan as Marnus Labuschagne was seemingly taking extra time due to some distraction at the side screen. These breaks were questioned by the Afghan players as they went to the umpire to take notice.
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Batting first, Afghanistan produced an inspiring effort by posting a massive 292-run target. Then with the ball, Afghani bowlers built on their first innings performance and reduced the five-time champions to 49-4. Here as Labuschagne attempted to rescue the innings, he had some trouble with the sidescreen. As these breaks continued, all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan were seen complaining to the umpire.
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Talking about the first innings, Ibrahim Zadran emerged as the star as he scored 129 in 143 balls. Addressing this effort, Zadran, in the mid-innings interview, said, "Thanks a lot. Feeling very good to become the first Afghan player to score a 100 against in World Cups."
"I want to score many more hundreds. I worked very hard for this tournament. Against Pakistan, I missed my ton, so I wanted to make it up in this game. I was feeling like I’d get a hundred in the next 3 matches."
