The reigning Champions, Australia got off to a steady start in this World Cup campaign. Against Zimbabwe, Ponting won the toss & elected to bat, wanting his batters to get as much practice as possible. The Zimbabweian attack was rather efficient & it kept the Aussies on a tight lease, & scoring was not easy. Th openers, Watson & Haddin looked solid, but had difficulty in stroking freely. Later even Ponting, though at ease on teh crease could not get a tempo, which has characterised the Aussies over the years.
In fact, till about the 38th over, the scoring rate was hovering around 4.66 mark.....much below the expectations. I the last 12 odd overs, however Clarke, looking in good nick, along with late middle order batsmen, took charge & mounted the score finally to 262 for six wickets. All the batsmen had got a look in & had crossed into double figures. However, from Zimbabwe perspective, they did not allow the Champions off to a flier.
In reply, Zimbabwe, as expected, struggled against the pace battery of Tait, Lee & Johnson. The score read a dismal 96 for six midway through the innings. Barring some stiff resistance from Cremer, top scoring with 37, Williams with 28 & Utseya with 24, there was hardly any menaingful contribution. The inings folded at 171 in the 47th over, with Johnson picking up 4 for just 19 runs.
Overall, a satisfying & a predictable win by 91 runs for the Aussies.
Man of the match : Shane Watson for his 79 runs in 92 deliveries at the top of the order for Aussies.
In fact, till about the 38th over, the scoring rate was hovering around 4.66 mark.....much below the expectations. I the last 12 odd overs, however Clarke, looking in good nick, along with late middle order batsmen, took charge & mounted the score finally to 262 for six wickets. All the batsmen had got a look in & had crossed into double figures. However, from Zimbabwe perspective, they did not allow the Champions off to a flier.
In reply, Zimbabwe, as expected, struggled against the pace battery of Tait, Lee & Johnson. The score read a dismal 96 for six midway through the innings. Barring some stiff resistance from Cremer, top scoring with 37, Williams with 28 & Utseya with 24, there was hardly any menaingful contribution. The inings folded at 171 in the 47th over, with Johnson picking up 4 for just 19 runs.
Overall, a satisfying & a predictable win by 91 runs for the Aussies.
Man of the match : Shane Watson for his 79 runs in 92 deliveries at the top of the order for Aussies.
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