3rd ODI against Windies pivotal in series: Michael Hussey – Cricket News Update
Australia’s veteran batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 is of the view that the 3rd ODI his team is due to play against the West Indies on March 20 at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, will be integral in determining the tone of the remainder
of the 5-match series.
The team currently stands 1-1, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 after a period of roughly 6 years.
The first match of the series saw the visitors taking a 1-0 lead, owing largely to the superb performance of spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 and Sri Lanka, the 29-year-old made
a strong comeback against the host team, taking 4 for 49. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CJ-McKay-c1265 (2 for 22) also chipped in with vital contributions, and the Aussies succeeded in cutting their opponents off at 140 – 64 runs short of the target.
However, the 2nd ODI marked a swift turnaround as the host team ended their drought against the Aussies. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869 were particularly prominent, with the former taking 2 for 23, while the latter claimed 4 for 27.
“Just to not think too much about it and get back out there is a good thing,” Hussey said after Sunday's loss. “Obviously we'd prefer to be two to the good but it's one-all and it's really a pivotal match in the series.”
The Aussie squad, which is currently being led by stand-in skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Michael-Lyon-c78822.
After his stellar 104 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stewart-Jonathan-Walters-c91389 has been mediocre at best, and was taken out on a duck in the previous ODI against the Windies. Lyon, meanwhile, comes in at a time when conditions favour spin bowling, and his
addition is likely to boost the visiting team in a major way.
The 3rd match of the series is scheduled for March 20 at the same venue.
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