David Warner powers Australia to victory over Pakistan

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Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs to make it three wins from four group matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Aaron Finch's side scored 307 and then bowled out their opponents for 266 in 45.4 overs.

David Warner (107) struck his first international century since returning from his ball-tampering suspension, and Finch hit 82 to help set up the win.

Pakitan's top-scorer was opener Imam-ul-Haq (53), while their fast bowler Mohammad Amir registered career-best figures of 5-30.

For Australia, Pat Cummins was the most successful bowler with figures of 3-33, while Mitchell Starc and Kane Richardson took two wickets each.

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