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Australian all-rounder David Hussey has lauded the batting performances of the team in their recent tour match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783, which saw them securing a 179-run win in Chelmsford on June 26, adding that the middle order is bound to play a vital role during the upcoming 5-match ODI series against England.
“I thought today our batting group was really switched on,” the 34-year-old said after the game against Essex. “To face 50 overs and to get 300-plus on a decent wicket and fast outfield, was just what the group needed.”
“We have talked about taking the opportunities in the middle order, going on about the English bowling attack but it's up to the middle order to really set in stone and make some big targets for our bowlers to defend or chase down targets,” he added.
The Aussie batting order has been subject to a fair amount of criticism lately, owing to lacklustre performances in the past few games, particularly from the middle order. However, the recent tour match, part of the team’s ongoing limited-overs tour of England, featured some impressive showings by the batsmen.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the visitors lost the top order – http://www.senore.com/Cricket/George-Bailey-c1480 (12) – by the 14th over, leaving their side perched at a precarious 79 for 3. However, the middle order rose to the challenge, chipping in with vital contributions to enable their team to post a daunting total of 313 on the board by the end of 50 overs.
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David Hussey was dismissed by Tim Phillips, but http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iftikhar-Ali-Khan-Pataudi-Nawab-of-c64075 Cummins (2) propelled them to a final total of 313, which was effectively defended by the bowlers.
The Essex game marks the team’s last warm-up match, and the tourists will be looking to continue in a similar vein as they go into the first ODI of the 5-match series against England is due to kick off on June 29 at Lord’s in London.
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