http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 steers Australia to 284 – Cricket Match Update
The Australian tourists have piled up 284 runs on Day 2 of the proceeding Test match against the South African hosts, courtesy Skipper Michael Clarke’s exceptional contribution of 151 runs following which the middle order batsman departed off to the pavilion
as the last wicket from the Kangaroos line-up.
The series opening game took off at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, after South African Skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Vernon-Philander-c2753 as the new ball pair, against Australian opening batsmen,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 and Phil Hughes.
Unfortunately for the batting pair, the Aussie roster suffered an early blow at the line-up after Steyn managed to secure the opening wicket off the Kangaroo top order, sending off http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 to the pavilion at a minor score of 3 runs.
However, more trouble came for the tourists after Philander stepped in with his share of the damage, securing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377
to take charge of the Newlands pitch.
With Marsh retaining an impressive stance for the side, in association with Ponting’s impressive stroke works, the newly formed pair stalled the Aussie innings for some good overs but with Steyn retaining an imposing bowling performance, the speedster manage
to part the pair, after Ponting made his long walk to the pavilion, after batting some minor 8 runs, leaving Skipper Clarke to take his place, in partnership with Marsh.
Although the newly formed pair managed to settle into a worthy association, but, in another blow delivered by Steyn, the Proteas managed to snatch http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-James-Marshall-c90362’s wicket as well, forcing the batsman to make a disappointing return to the pavilion just six runs short
of the half century.
By now, the Aussie roster had already lost 4 wickets after scoring 143 runs, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942.
Unfortunately for the visitors, more trouble came their way after Hussey too made his exit off the crease. However, with Skipper Clarke retaining his ground, a little hope came for the roster, despite losing some consistent wickets.
With Day’s closure nearing, the Skipper finally earned his much deserving century, finally wrapping the day after aiding Australia to pile up 214 runs after losing 8 wickets.
As for the side’s second day’s play, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197 making the first departure to the pavilion, Skipper Clarke earned his 150 runs mark, however, made his eventual departure after finally reaching the mark, leading Australia to score an exceptional toll
of 284 runs.
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