Shane Watson chaperons Australia to success
Shane Watson put up a marvellous batting performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today, as he single-handedly steered the Australians to victory. He went on to score an unbeaten 161 runs, which proved to be a match-winning
knock by the opener. With this win, the Australians have started the One Day International series on a high. Moreover, it is expected to remain an attribute of their side in the upcoming matches.
England made 294 runs in their allotted 50 overs while http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 chased down the mammoth total with five balls to spare. The seven-match series is expected to have nail-biting fixtures just like today, which will also keep the
spectators glued to their seats.
Scoring runs at the MCG was not an easy task, as the ball was spinning and got softer with time, but Watson made sure that he stayed there until the end to see his team through. The second wicket stand between Watson and Michael
Clarke took the Aussies ahead of the English side. While the former ripped apart the English bowling attack, Clarke stood there in a supporting role, until he was dismissed, much to England’s relief. However, the Australian captain’s dismissal did not save
the day for the visitors.
Strangely, Steve Smith was promoted up the order to take advantage of the Powerplay, but he played a rash shot and headed towards the pavilion. Next, came in Mike Hussey, who played a cameo of 21 runs off 15 balls, and added to
the Australian cause. Finally, Cameron White supported Watson until the end. Right from the onset, Watto took the English bowling attack with courage and struck them all over the park.
The star for the home team and the night remained Shane http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326, who paced his innings to perfection. He played his shots in a defining fashion, shifting his gears at times, and reached the triple figure mark early. The situation
looked well in control of the Aussies, until http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120’s wicket fell, which was followed by three more wickets that gave England a timely boost. However, it was the skilful Watson, who turned on his aggressive mode and took the game away from the English side.
Sealing the deal, he dented the tourists with a six off the first ball of the last over, which also proved to be the match winning shot, bringing delight to the Australian camp.
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