Australia hammer a shocking defeat to West Indies in the first Test - Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – April 12, 2012
On Wednesday, April 11, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 proved just why they are still one of the most dangerous sides in modern-day cricket when they clinched a highly unexpected victory against West Indies in the opening Test of the three-match series at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 dominated almost four days of play, but it was the poor performance on the final day that cost them the game.
After getting bowled out before tea, West Indies failed to post a big total on the board needed to give Australia a run for their money.
And needing 192 runs to win, the Australians exhibited tremendous batting as they chased the required target under fading light, showing they would not settle for a draw.
A belligerent innings of 52 by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942, who belted 32 runs to drive his side closer to victory and eventually, Australia reached the target for the loss of seven wickets.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Harris-c2330 was named as the Player of the Match.
Mumbai Indian’s grabbed their third win in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, April, 11 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820
Needing 198 runs to win, Rajasthan failed to prosper as Mumbai bowlers rattled the batting side, restricting them on 170 runs.
From Mumbai, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754 was the Player of the Match, who first belted an innings of 64 followed by four wickets in his four overs.
According to Chennai Super Kings, Coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stephen-Paul-Fleming-c91190, the pressure of expectations cost his side two loses in the ongoing IPL.
Fleming while talking to reporters expressed full support towards Chennai skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, so it's nothing new. He has a desire to win, so he will feel pressure to perform like all other players do, and him more so because he's a very talented player and a key component of this side.”
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