http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 and Brad Haddin begin Aussie ICC World Cup 2011 campaign
Current ICC World Cup champions, Australia, take on Zimbabwe. Both teams are playing their first game of the ICC World Cup 2011.
Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad is hosting the fixture, and the venue is neutral for both the teams. Ricky Ponting has won the toss and elected to bat first against the minnow team. This is the fourth game of this World Cup and Ricky Ponting will be hoping to accumulate a massive total while batting first against a naive bowling attack.
The pitch report from the expert Ian Chappell suggests that the track is a batsman’s paradise. The pitch is expected to produce a high scoring game.
It was an easy decision for Ricky Ponting to elect to bat first after winning the toss. The Aussie skipper said that his team is geared up for the clash and there is no injury in his camp.
Australia has opted for a balanced team and has included their pace duo of Brett Lee and Shaun Tait. Both bowlers will test the technique and courage of Zimbabwe’s batting line-up.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Elton-Chigumbura-c55937, said that he would have liked to bat first as well but it is okay to chase as there would be the dew factor to dampen the bowling efforts under the lights.
Greg Lamb, has been left out of the Zimbabwean line-up because of health issues. The Rhodesians will be relying on their openers, Brendan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915, and, Charles Coventry, and both have a reputation to be hard hitting batsman.
Australia will be relying on their all rounder Shane Watson. Watson is in supreme form and Aussies will be hoping that he continues his form in the World Cup.
Under severe scrutiny, captain, Ricky Ponting, will fancy his chances against Zimbabwe’s attack and will be hoping to find some form before the big matches start.
Their middle over power hitting needs to fire if they want to retain their title. In the absence of Michael Hussey, the pressure will be on his brother, David Hussey, and, Cameron White.
Australia will try to strangle their opposition with spin bowling. Jason Krejza is the specialist spinner while Michael http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120, David Hussey and Steven Smith can also roll their arms.
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