Aussies drub Windies to lift DLF Cup
Posted on Sep 24, 2006 at 10:57 | Updated Sep 24, 2006 at 20:32
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New Delhi: The Australians always manage to keep that bit extra to triumph in summit clashes just like they did in the DLF Cup final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, and how.
After a reasonable outing with the bat, Australia had much to worry about, with a dangerous West Indies team full of strokemakers who are well capable of pulling a surprise off. But it wasn't to be.
A sublime restricting role by Glenn McGrath (six overs and six runs), a superb display of left-arm fast bowling by Nathan Bracken (3 for 15) and a typical tearaway performance by Brett Lee (4 for 24) were enough to end all Windies hopes of an unexpected win.
As a result, West Indies folded for paltry 113 in 34.2 overs and Australia yet again setting a benchmark performance, killing their opponents before they knew it. Maybe West Indies wanted to reserve their best while defending a Champions Trophy soon to kick-off in India.
West Indies began their run chase in the most unfortunate fashion as they lost opener Chris Gayle out first ball to a scathing Brett Lee delivery, the target now looking just a tad farther.
West Indies were in for more suffering, as Shivnarine Chanderpaul also followed shortly, caught out in an attempt to cash in on a ball on the leg side, mis-timing it to Katich for 12 off Bracken.
And then the third blow, as Runako Morton also made his way into the pavilion, trapped leg before off Bracken again, as the pressure continued to rise due to lack of runs.
Brian Lara was expected to turn the tide in favour of his side with an array of his strokeplay. He did start that way, with a screaming cover drive announcing his arrival, but a soft edge to wicketkeeper Haddin off Bracken ended his short stay.
With just 55 runs on the board and the run rate mounting steeply, Dwayne Bravo also followed suit, going for eight runs caught by Ricky Ponting off Shane Watson.
Watson was back in the wicket-taking act four balls later when he shattered Wavell Hinds' stumps to send the batsman back for a duck.
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Posted By All Rounder
Agree with you kala. They are a bunch of true professionals. The way they built their innings in the final
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Posted By kala suresh
Australians are true champs, because even if they have a bad day with the bat, their bowlers rip the opposition
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Posted By All Rounder
What has God got to do with sports? - You mean God is so unjust that He will cause a
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Posted By sukhbir
Don't worry dear india will beat Australia but our team need too many singh's in the team then we will
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Posted By Praful
Mark my words, its the DLF Cup which will be followed by the ICC Champions Trophy and finally the ICC
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