By registering the biggest victory in the World Cup, the Australians have sent a message to the other teams that they are back. The most important gain for them is the return to century-making form of David Warner. Two back-to-back hundreds means that the seasoned left-hander has returned to his best and is peaking at the right time.
The other box that was ticked in the massive win against the Netherlands was the skipper Pat Cummins also bowling quick and sharp and thus adding edge to their bowling. Adam Zampa has now taken four wickets in a match three consecutive times which does, to a great extent, relieve the pressure of what to do in the middle overs.
Glen Maxwell’s sizzling century, the fastest ever in World Cup history, almost set the Arun Jaitley Stadium on fire and with Steve Smith also getting a quickfire half-century, the Aussies are looking their best now. Whether Travis Head is fit to play is not known but he will not only bring the left-handed option in the middle order, but also come in handy for a few overs of off-spin.
