Australia ace their balancing act as David Warner, Aaron Finch cut loose
Fifth-bowler gamble gives openers confidence to go for their shots from outset
![Aaron Finch and David Warner put on a fifty opening stand, Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2021 Men's T20 World Cup, Dubai, October 28, 2021](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1280,q_70/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/329400/329424.jpg)
David Warner and Aaron Finch took advantage of Australia's batting depth to attack Sri Lanka • AFP via Getty Images
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