http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 complete easy win
Australians completed an easy win over the West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI, winning the tour match by 8 wickets on Day 3 at Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, April 4, 2012.
The tourists were already in command after ending the second day on 30 for no loss, in their pursuit of a paltry 86 set by the hosts. Despite the local side having their share of moments on the final day, the small target meant that the Aussies were never
pushed to the fullest, as the Tasmanian pair of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 guided their side to the victory total.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CS-Baugh-c1293, resorted to his front
line spinner, who caused plenty of trouble for the tourists batters.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 lasted a total of 12 deliveries and looked in discomfort, while facing the leg-breaks of Nkrumah Bonner. After adding just one scoring shot, a boundary, the skipper nicked one behind to depart for 4.
This brought Ponting on the crease who after a shaky start, which included a miscued hook shot, looked relatively in command and partnered with Cowan to stroll to 87. Both men were under some pressure to score runs after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Forrest-c2176 played
composed knocks in the first innings.
However, the Tasmanian pair ensured that they gained some valuable time at the crease ahead of the first Test. Punter’s innings of 23 included 3 boundaries, while his partner showed his uncomplaining nature to remain unbeaten on 28.
The victory will please http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197 all showing
good adaptability skills.
However, the batting still remains a worry for the visiting team following their mediocre showings in the limited-overs leg of the tour and the skipper will be eyeing for a much improved performance.
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