19:27

All told, they did it easy. 34.5 overs were enough to chase down Afghanistan’s 207 to begin Australia’s title defence. Finch was excellent early on, clearing the rope four times in his 66. The opening stand of 96 with Warner all-but settled things, even if Khawaja (15) and Smith (18) fell before the result was secured.

Warner, named man of the match, was in no hurry. Indeed, it is one of his slowest ODI hands, facing 114 balls for his unbeaten 89. The boos were there all day but he didn’t seem to mind, just ticking over and finishing what he started at the beginning of what will be a long summer of scruitny the former leadership duo.

And that’ll just about do us, I think. On behalf of Sam and myself, thanks for your company through the course of the day on the OBO. We’ll be back tomorrow morning at The Oval when South Africa play Bangladesh. Enjoy the football!

