Sunday, March 25, 2012

Australia draw level in tight finish

Australia 281 for 9 (Warner 69, Watson 66, Forrest 53, Russell 4-61,
Roach 3-53) beat West Indies 251 (Sammy 84, Lee 3-42) by 30 runs
Somehow, a 2-2 draw seemed a fitting result for a series that was so
closely fought. That was the outcome after Australia's best all-round
performance of the tour so far finished ina 30-run win, although the
West Indies captain Darren Sammy did his best to carry the hosts home
on his shoulders with a powerful 84 that gave his team unexpected
hope. But in the end, Australia had more performers: half-centuries to
David Warner, Shane Watson and Peter Forrest set up a big total of 281
for 9 and Brett Lee led a disciplined bowling display towrap up the
victory.

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