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Australia vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, Match 10, ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019, June 6, 2019

AUS 288/10 (49)
Australia beat West Indies by 15 runs
WI 273/9 (50)
Match over
Commentary :
0.0 : A warm welcome to Match 10 of the 2019 World Cup between Australia and West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Both the teams enter this game on the back of a win. However, the sides are probably in for a tougher test today. Australia are favourites but judging by how the Windies played in the first game, you can't rule them out. Let us hope for another exciting encounter.
PITCH REPORT - Michael Holding says there is a little bit of grass on the surface. Mentions it is a used pitch but the cracks have not opened up. States it looks a belter. Reckons the ball should come onto the bat nicely.
TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in the favor of West Indies. They will bowl first.
Jason Holder says it is a good wicket, there should be something for the pacers early on and he hopes to get early wickets. Mentions the wicket should not change a lot and they need to be disciplined in all the departments. Stresses they need to be aggressive like they were in the first game. Informs Evin Lewis comes in for Darren Bravo. Ends by saying it was a tough choice but Evin has been an important part of the team and hence, he comes in.
Aaron Finch says he wanted to bat first as it looks a dry wicket and he hopes it spins later. States there is more confidence in the group and people have stepped up when needed and it has made a difference. Mentions the team has changed completely and today it is about turning up. Informs they have no changes.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (WK), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (C), Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas.
Australia (UNCHANGED PLAYING XI) - Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (WK), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
It is time for the National Anthems! The two teams make their way out for it.
Done and dusted with the National Anthems! We are all set for the game to begin! The Australian openers, Aaron Finch and David Warner, make their way out to the middle. The left-hander will take strike and he will be facing Oshane Thomas who has the new ball in hand. Here we go...
0.1 : O Thomas to D Warner, FIVE WIDES! Dreadful start for West Indies. Bonus for Australia. Oshane bowls this down the leg side, it swings away further. Warner looks to flick but misses by a long way. Hope dives to his right but can only get a hand to it. It races to the fine leg fence.
O Thomas to D Warner, Warner is underway! Back of a length on off, Warner guides it down to third man. The fielder there fumbles but does not concede the second.
0.2 : O Thomas to A Finch, Finch is off the mark too! Oshane goes full and outside off, Finch reaches out for it but the ball goes off the outer half towards third man for one.
0.3 : O Thomas to D Warner, NO BALL! Thomas has overstepped! This is not a good start for the West Indies. This is a good ball though. Full and tailing back in on middle, Warner looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Free Hit coming up!
O Thomas to D Warner, Well fielded! Short and on middle, Warner pulls it hard towards mid on. Brathwaite there dives to his left, spills the catch but saves four. Had he taken it, it would not have made a difference as it was a Free Hit. Just the single from the freebie.
0.4 : O Thomas to A Finch, Better! Gets his length right and lands it outside off, Finch lets it be.
0.5 : O Thomas to A Finch, Another good ball! Back of a length and on off, Finch looks to force it through the off side but is beaten by the extra bounce.
0.6 : O Thomas to A Finch, Three good deliveries to end a very good one first over for Australia. On a length and around off, Finch pushes it towards mid off for a quick run.
Sheldon Cottrell to bowl from the other end.
1.1 : S Cottrell to A Finch, Full ball and tailing back in on the pads, Finch flicks it nicely and on the bounce to the deep square leg fielder. One taken.
1.2 : S Cottrell to D Warner, Back of a length on off, Warner stands tall and defends it out.
1.3 : S Cottrell to D Warner, Slips this on the pads, Warner looks to flick but misses. The ball hits the pads and rolls towards square leg. A leg bye taken.
1.4 : S Cottrell to A Finch, A full toss on off, Finch hits it onto the ground, gets it over point for a couple. This is a very wayward start by the Windies bowlers.
1.5 : S Cottrell to A Finch, Well bowled! Back of a length on off, Finch guides it to point.
1.6 : S Cottrell to A Finch, Good short one on middle, Finch looks to pull but it hurried into the shot. He mistimes it towards square leg for one.
2.1 : O Thomas to A Finch, BEATEN! Thomas bowls it on a good length and outside off, Finch looks to drive but misses it due to lack of foot movement on this one.
2.2 : O Thomas to A Finch, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Oshane Thomas bowls an absolute beauty to get rid of the Aussie skipper. He lands this on off and then gets it to straighten. Finch is squared up as he tries to defend. The ball kisses the outside edge and goes into the hands of the keeper. Early breakthrough for West Indies.
Usman Khawaja is the new batsman in.
2.3 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, WIDE! Bowls a short delivery down the leg side, Khawaja offers no shot to this one.
O Thomas to U Khawaja, Length delivery on off, Khawaja plays it to point.
2.4 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, FOUR! Nice shot. Full on middle, Khawaja pushes it through mid on for a boundary.
2.5 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, WIDE! Bowls a bouncer, Khawaja does well to duck under it. The umpire signals wide for height.
The physio is out to have a look! Khawaja seems fine to continue though.
O Thomas to U Khawaja, NASTY! Brute of a delivery that. Short and it is very well-directed. It is at 140 KPH. Khawaja looks to fend at it awkwardly but is hit on the helmet.
2.6 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, Very good follow up delivery by Oshane Thomas. Length delivery on off, Khawaja plays it towards point for a single. An interesting over from Oshane Thomas. 7 runs and a wicket have come from the over.
3.1 : S Cottrell to U Khawaja, This is angled into the pads, Khawaja works it through backward square leg for one.
3.2 : S Cottrell to D Warner, Good length and on off, Warner keeps it out.
3.3 : S Cottrell to D Warner, Very full but on the pads, Warner clips it through square leg and takes one.
3.4 : S Cottrell to U Khawaja, Back of a length and on middle, Khawaja hops and keeps it out.
3.5 : S Cottrell to U Khawaja, Another one on the pads, Khawaja flicks it but towards deep square leg only for one.
3.6 : S Cottrell to D Warner, WIDE! Yes, it is an extra but it is a good bumper. Bounces just above the batsman's head.
S Cottrell to D Warner, OUT! There goes another! Cottrell strikes this time. Brilliant, brilliant from the West Indies bowlers. They started off really badly but their second overs have been excellent. Both the openers back in the hut for Australia and they are in trouble here. It is on a length and outside off. Warner is guilty of going hard at it. He plays at the ball ahead of his body. It goes off the outer half and into the hands of point where Hetmyer takes a dolly.
Steve Smith is the new batsman in.
4.1 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, On a good length on middle, Khawaja defends it off the back foot.
4.2 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, Full on off, Khawaja looks to drive but it goes off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
4.3 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, Good length delivery outside off, Khawaja looks to fend at this one but misses it due to the away movement on this one. It goes towards Shai Hope who fumbles and concedes a run to the batsmen. The umpire gives it as a bye.
4.4 : O Thomas to S Smith, Length delivery on middle, Smith flicks it through square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen take a single but there was a second run on offer for the batsmen.
4.5 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, On a good length on off, Khawaja looks to defend but gets a bottom edge on this one.
4.6 : O Thomas to U Khawaja, FOUR! Good shot. Thomas bowls a short ball on leg, Khawaja pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary.
5.1 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Bends his back on this one and bowls it shorter on off, Smith stands tall and defends it onto the ground.
5.2 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Another one shorter in length and on off, Smith taps it towards cover. Khawaja wants a run but is sent back.
5.3 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Another back of a length ball on off, Smith gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
5.4 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Well played! This pitches on off and then shapes away a little. Smith opens the face of the bat at the end and guides it down to third man for one.
5.5 : S Cottrell to U Khawaja, Another back of a length ball on off, Khawaja defends it off the back foot. So West Indies have bowled with a lot of control after the first two overs.
5.6 : S Cottrell to U Khawaja, Once again, continues bowling it on a length and around off, Khawaja blocks it out. Just the single from the over. Excellent from Cottrell.
Andre Russell is into the attack.
6.1 : A Russell to S Smith, Shortish and outside off, Smith stands tall and plays it towards third man for one.
6.2 : A Russell to U Khawaja, Good length and on middle, Khawaja goes back and defends it out.
6.3 : A Russell to U Khawaja, Loose stroke! Full and wide outside off, UK throws his hands at it away from the body but gets beaten.
6.4 : A Russell to U Khawaja, A half-chance! The plan of bowling short to Khawaja almost worked. Short and on the body, Khawaja pulls it by taking his eyes off. It goes upppishly and past backward short leg and towards fine leg for two.
6.5 : A Russell to U Khawaja, OUCH! Khawaja is not comfortable against the short balls here. It is a bumper and on the body of Khawaja. He looks to pull but gets hit on the hand and the ball rolls towards the off side.
6.6 : A Russell to U Khawaja, OUT! WHAT A CATCH! We saw de Kock taking a blinder yesterday, today Shai Hope grabs one. Khawaja's uncomfortable stay out there comes to an end. He looks to break free by stepping out and thrashing the full ball through covers. The ball takes the outside edge and goes between first slip and the keeper. It is dying on Hope who dives to his left and takes it with one hand. Three down are Australia in Powerplay 1. The Windies are pumped. End of another successful over f
Glenn Maxwell is the new batsman in.
7.1 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Back of a length on middle, Smith works it towards mid-wicket.
7.2 : S Cottrell to S Smith, WIDE! Short and down the leg side. It has been wided.
S Cottrell to S Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Smith hits it through point. Third man runs to his right and keeps it down to one. The third man seems to be very square for Simth. They know he is strong through there. West Indies have done their homework well.
7.3 : S Cottrell to G Maxwell, Back of a length and on off, Maxwell keeps it out.
7.4 : S Cottrell to G Maxwell, OUT! In the air... taken! Maxwell is bounced out! This is vintage pace bowling from the Windies bowler. Australia in dire straits at the moment. This is short and outside off, Maxwell is done in by the pace. He is late on the pull. The ball goes off the top edge to the left of the keeper who moves there and takes it.
Marcus Stoinis is the next batsman in.
7.5 : S Cottrell to M Stoinis, Good length and on middle, Stoinis keeps it out.
7.6 : S Cottrell to M Stoinis, BEAUTY! But well played too! On a length and around off, it goes away late. Stoinis initially looks to defend but then bails out at the very end. Another lovely over from SC comes to an end.
8.1 : A Russell to S Smith, This is angled into the batsman, it is worked to mid-wicket.
8.2 : A Russell to S Smith, Bumper on middle, Smith ducks under it.
8.3 : A Russell to S Smith, Another short one, this is down the leg side. Smith lets it go through. Not wided.
8.4 : A Russell to S Smith, On the body again, Smith works it to leg gully.
8.5 : A Russell to S Smith, This is a wide! This is way too down the leg side, Smith lets it go again and it has been wided.
A Russell to S Smith, A full toss and Smith misses out there. He flicks it straight to the fielder at square leg.
8.6 : A Russell to S Smith, Another one on the shorter side and on middle, Smith evades it. This has also been wided as it is too short. It was a real effort delivery as Russell was on the ground after bowling it.
A Russell to S Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith pushes it to covers. Another good over from Russell.
Carlos Brathwaite is on now!
9.1 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, This is angled into the batter, Stoinis works it towards mid-wicket.
9.2 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, FOUR! Easy-peasy! A low full toss on middle, Stoinis shows the full face of the bat and drives it through mid on. Welcome boundary for Australia.
9.3 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, Well left! This is just outside off, Marcus knows where his off stump is and he shoulders arms to it.
9.4 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, Extra bounce! Back of a length on middle, Stoinis looks to defend off the back foot but the ball hits the sticker and goes towards point.
9.5 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, Back of a length again on middle, MS works it towards mid-wicket.
9.6 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, FOUR! Nicely pulled! Second boundary in the over! Short and Brathwaite's pace won't trouble Stoinis. He goes back and pulls it behind square for a boundary. A good 10th for Australia but Powerplay 1 belongs to West Indies. The Aussies are 48 for 4.
Powerplay 2 has been signaled! Four fielders will be outside the circle.
10.1 : A Russell to S Smith, FOUR! Another gift! Full toss, Smith just stands tall and pushes it through mid on and the ball races away to the fence. Australia dealing in boundaries now.
10.2 : A Russell to S Smith, On middle, Smith shuffles right across and works it through square leg for a single.
10.3 : A Russell to M Stoinis, Another wide! Short and outside off, Stoinis watches it go through to the keeper. Wided.
A Russell to M Stoinis, Good short one on off, Stoinis hops and keeps it out.
10.4 : A Russell to M Stoinis, Back of a length this time, MS guides it to point.
10.5 : A Russell to M Stoinis, Another fiery short one and on the stumps, Stoinis nicely backs away.
10.6 : A Russell to M Stoinis, Another short one on middle, Stoinis once again hops and defends it onto the ground. So despite going for a boundary, just 6 from the over.
11.1 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith stands tall and keeps it out.
11.2 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, This is on the pads, Smith works it through backward square leg for one.
11.3 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, Length and on off, Stoinis pushes it towards cover-point.
11.4 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, On the pads again, Stoinis flicks it through backward square leg for another single.
11.5 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Bangs it short and on the body, Smith ducks under it.
11.6 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, FOUR! Trademark Smith! Slightly shorter and it is outside off, Smith waits for it and guides it through point for a boundary. So Australia have managed to score a boundary in each of the last three overs.
Jason Holder is into the attack.
12.1 : J Holder to M Stoinis, Good length and on middle, Stoinis defends it out.
12.2 : J Holder to M Stoinis, Fuller and on off, Marcus drives it back to the bowler.
12.3 : J Holder to M Stoinis, FOUR! In the air but away from the fielder! Slightly fuller and on off, Stoinis pushes at it with hard hands. It goes uppishly past the bowler, beats the diving mid off fielder. Brathwaite from mid on gives it a chase, he dives but his effort goes in vain.
12.4 : J Holder to M Stoinis, FOUR! This is even better than the last one! Full and on middle, Stoinis with a straight bat hits it down to the long on fence. Consecutive boundaries.
12.5 : J Holder to M Stoinis, Drag his length back and Stoinis keeps it out.
12.6 : J Holder to M Stoinis, Two dots to end a productive over for Australia. Good length on off again, it is blocked.
13.1 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, On off, Smith goes back and keeps it out.
13.2 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, On the pads, Smith looks to work it on the leg side but it goes off the pads and down towards fine leg. A run taken. No signal from the umpire so there will be bat involved.
13.3 : C Brathwaite to M Stoinis, Good running! Yes, the boundaries are coming but rotating the strike is very important. Back of a length on off, it is tapped towards the leg side for a run.
13.4 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Another short one, Smith spots it early and ducks under it.
13.5 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, WIDE! Down the leg side, Smith looks to flick but misses.
C Brathwaite to S Smith, Goes short again! This might be getting a little too predictable. Smith easily lets it go over him.
13.6 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, A single to end! Short and on middle, Smith pulls it all along the ground through square leg for a single.
DRINKS! West Indies are on top at the moment. They have managed to pick up 4 wickets in Powerplay 1. Australia, on the other hand, are on the verge of recovery and would want Steve Smith and Marcus Stoinis to bat longer. Will West Indies pick more wickets after the break?
14.1 : J Holder to S Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith guides it to point.
14.2 : J Holder to S Smith, Shortish and on the body, Smith pulls it down to fine leg for one.
14.3 : J Holder to M Stoinis, Slightly short but this does not bounce at a very good height. Stoinis easily works it through square leg for one.
14.4 : J Holder to S Smith, On the stumps, Smith shuffles across and keeps it out.
14.5 : J Holder to S Smith, The short ball ploy continues and it is on the body, Smith lets it go through to the keeper.
14.6 : J Holder to S Smith, Nicely worked again through square leg for one.
15.1 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Behind a length on middle, Smith looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads. A muted appeal from the bowler but nothing from the umpire.
15.2 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Back of a length on off, Smith pushes it back to mid off.
15.3 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Another back of a length on off, Smith taps it towards the off side and thinks of a run but is sent back as the fielder at point gets to the ball very quickly.
15.4 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Short again and Smith easily ducks under it.
15.5 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, On the middle pole, Smith keeps it out.
15.6 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, FOUR! That is just a mere push! Lovely! Back of a length and width on offer. Smith stands tall and pushes it through covers. It races away. Spoils a maiden.
16.1 : J Holder to M Stoinis, OUT! The skipper strikes! Stoinis is making the long walk back at the wrong time for Australia. The partnership was going along so well. They just needed this to continue. Another short one and on middle, Marcus looks to pull but gets it off the higher portion of the bat. It goes straight to Pooran at mid-wicket who takes a dolly. West Indies continue to be on top.
0.0 : Alex Carey is the new batsman in.
16.2 : J Holder to A Carey, Good length and angling away from the left-hander. Carey lets it be.
16.3 : J Holder to A Carey, Well bowled, well left! Length and around off, it takes off after pitching. Carey does well to leave it after taking his hands away.
16.4 : J Holder to A Carey, Another length ball outside off, Carey shoulders arms once again.
16.5 : J Holder to A Carey, Continues bowling it outside off, Carey makes another leave.
16.6 : J Holder to A Carey, Very short and outside off, Carey makes his 4th leave. A maiden wicket for Holder.
17.1 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Fuller on middle, Smith strokes it past Brathwaite and towards mid on for one.
0.0 : Review time! An appeal for an LBW has been turned down. West Indies have reviewed. Impact seems to be outside off.
17.2 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, NOT OUT! The impact is just fine but the ball is going over the stumps! West Indies lose their review. Never looked like it would be overturned though. Length around off and this one comes back in. Carey looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal and the umpire shakes his head. Windies review. Replays show that the on-field call is a right one.
17.3 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, Back of a length on middle, Carey works it to mid-wicket.
17.4 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, In the air... safe! Heart in the mouth moment for Australia. Length and on off, it once again comes back in. Carey looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball lobs back towards the bowler but lands just short.
17.5 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, Shortish and outside off, left alone.
17.6 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, A dot to end! Just one from this over. Good length and on off, Carey defends.
Oshane Thomas is back!
18.1 : O Thomas to S Smith, Full and on off, Smith drives it nicely to mid off.
18.2 : O Thomas to S Smith, Full again on middle, Smith strokes it back to the bowler, who does not stop it cleanly but the batters don't take a run.
18.3 : O Thomas to S Smith, On the pads this time and the length is shorter. Smith nudges it to backward square leg.
18.4 : O Thomas to S Smith, Another back of a length ball on off, Smith goes back and pushes it to mid off.
18.5 : O Thomas to S Smith, WIDE! Down the leg side and it has been wided.
O Thomas to S Smith, Well fielded! Saves a run atleast! A rib-tickler! Smith works it towards backward square leg where Pooran dives to his right and stops it.
18.6 : O Thomas to S Smith, WIDE! Add another one to the extras column. Short and this one bounces way too high. Wided.
O Thomas to S Smith, A dot to end! Short and on off, Smith stands tall and keeps it out.
Change of ends for Jason Holder.
19.1 : J Holder to A Carey, Back of a length on off and angling away. Carey guides it to point.
19.2 : J Holder to A Carey, Back of a length again on middle, Carey defends it onto the ground.
19.3 : J Holder to A Carey, Goes length this time and outside off, AC shoulders arms to it.
19.4 : J Holder to A Carey, On the off pole, Carey defends it out again. Carey is yet to get off the mark.
19.5 : J Holder to A Carey, Carey finally is off the mark on the 15th ball! Short and on the body, he works it with soft hands towards square leg for one.
19.6 : J Holder to S Smith, That did not bounce a lot! Short and angling into the body. This one does not bounce as the other bouncers have done till now. Smith does well not only to duck under it but also, to move out of the way. Another tight over by Holder comes to an end.
20.1 : O Thomas to A Carey, A low full toss on off, Carey hits it straight to the fielder at mid off.
20.2 : O Thomas to A Carey, Good length again and outside off, it is left alone.
20.3 : O Thomas to A Carey, Shorter and outside off, Carey gets on top the bounce nicely and guides it to third man for one.
20.4 : O Thomas to S Smith, Back of a length on middle, Smith pushes it to mid on.
20.5 : O Thomas to S Smith, Very full and on the pads, Smith flicks it nicely through square leg for one.
20.6 : O Thomas to A Carey, Just over! Full and outside off, Carey pushes hard at the delivery. The ball flies off the outer half, over point and down towards third man for one.
21.1 : J Holder to A Carey, Continues bowling it on a back of a length. Carey defends it onto the ground.
21.2 : J Holder to A Carey, Slightly fuller this time, Carey guides it to point. Runs very hard to come by at the moment.
21.3 : J Holder to A Carey, On the body of Carey who works it to mid-wicket.
21.4 : J Holder to A Carey, Goes short again on middle, Carey stands tall and keeps it out. 4 dots in the over.
21.5 : J Holder to A Carey, Make that 5 dots! Short and on the body, Carey defends it onto the ground.
21.6 : J Holder to A Carey, A maiden! Shortish and on middle, Alex blocks it down onto the ground.
22.1 : O Thomas to S Smith, On the pads, Smith works it through mid-wicket for one.
22.2 : O Thomas to A Carey, Well fielded! Good fielding will only build pressure on the Aussies. Length and around off, Carey strokes it on the up towards cover where the fielder makes a good diving stop.
22.3 : O Thomas to A Carey, FOUR! Well controlled! Welcome boundary for Australia. Shortish and on off, Carey arches and guides it over the gully fielder for a boundary to the third man fence.
22.4 : O Thomas to A Carey, Well bowled! This bumper is a lot closer to the off pole, Carey nicely moves out of the way.
22.5 : O Thomas to A Carey, FOUR! Second boundary for Carey! A slight misfield one can say! Full and on off, Carey hits it firmly towards mid off where the fielder dives but lets it through.
22.6 : O Thomas to A Carey, Good single now! 10 form the over! Carey taps it beside the pitch. Smith calls for a run. Carey responds well and they complete it.
Sheldon Cottrell is back!
23.1 : S Cottrell to A Carey, Back of a length on off, defended again.
23.2 : S Cottrell to A Carey, FOUR! Up and over! Short and outside off, it was asking to be hit! Carey slaps it over point and it races away to the fence. That first boundary might have broken the shackles for Carey. 100 up for Australia.
23.3 : S Cottrell to A Carey, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Carey once again! Sheldon bowls it short and wide again outside off, Carey says thank you very much as he cuts it over point for a boundary.
23.4 : S Cottrell to A Carey, A single now! Very good batting! Good length and on off, it is dropped towards cover for one.
23.5 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Shuffles right across and works it through square leg for one.
23.6 : S Cottrell to A Carey, FOUR! Off the front foot this time! 5th boundary for Carey in the space of 9 balls. He has made up for all the dots at the start of his innings. Full and on off, Carey caresses it through covers. 24 from the last two overs. Has the momentum shifted?
Jason Holder is back into the attack.
24.1 : J Holder to S Smith, FOUR! Fortunate, fortunate boundary for Smith. He could have been easily making the long walk back. Cottrell slipped just at the right time for Australia. Holder bowls this short and on middle, this one gets big on Smith. He looks to pull but the ball goes off the top edge towards fine leg. Sheldon there runs to his left, then realizes he has to come forward, in the attempt to do so, he slips, the ball lands in front of him, beats him and goes into the fence.
24.2 : J Holder to S Smith, Three now! Full and a little too straight, Smith works it through mid-wicket and takes three.
24.3 : J Holder to A Carey, BEATEN! Length and outside off, Carey looks to defend but gets beaten. He went chasing for a ball he should have left there.
24.4 : J Holder to A Carey, Good running! Finally some intent can be seen in the running between the wickets of the Australian. Length and on off, Carey taps it towards cover and gets to the other end.
24.5 : J Holder to S Smith, Another single! Smith works it through mid-wicket and takes one.
24.6 : J Holder to A Carey, Good length and on off, Smith defends it to covers. 9 from this over as well.
25.1 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Smith once again shuffles across and works it towards square leg and takes one.
25.2 : S Cottrell to A Carey, This is a good short ball, it is on middle. Carey ducks under it.
25.3 : S Cottrell to A Carey, Very good running again! Carey taps it beside the pitch and takes one.
25.4 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Another short ball and this one is again on middle, Smith ducks under it.
25.5 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Back of a length and outside off, Smith guides it down to third man for a single.
25.6 : S Cottrell to A Carey, Bangs it short again and Carey once again ducks under it. A better over for the Windies. Just the three from it.
26.1 : J Holder to S Smith, Good length on off, it is kept out.
26.2 : J Holder to S Smith, Good fielding! Full and on off, Smith strokes it towards mid off who makes a tumbling stop. Can't stop the single though.
26.3 : J Holder to A Carey, FOUR! Creamed! Scoring in boundaries is Carey here. His 6th boundary in the 31 he has scored. Full and on off, Carey leans into it and strokes it through covers for a boundary.
26.4 : J Holder to A Carey, Another delightful cover drive but to the man at covers. A little to the left or the right and it would have been another boundary.
26.5 : J Holder to A Carey, Goes short and on the body, Carey tucks it fine on the leg side and takes two. 50-run stand comes up between this pair!
26.6 : J Holder to A Carey, A dot to end! Length and outside off, left alone.
Ashley Nurse is into the attack for the first time today.
27.1 : A Nurse to S Smith, Smith survives the first ball! A flighted ball landing full outside off, Steve stretches out to drive it through the line but it turns and takes the inside edge. The ball goes very closely past the leg stump and they cross for a run as the short fine leg fielder cuts it off.
27.2 : A Nurse to A Carey, FOUR! Well stroked! Nurse delivers a full ball around off, from 'round the wicket, Carey brings out the reverse sweep without waiting any time and nails it behind point for a boundary.
27.3 : A Nurse to A Carey, Takes this one on the full and pushes it down to long on for one.
27.4 : A Nurse to S Smith, Fine stop at the cover region! Too full and outside off, Smith strokes it firmly and Russell inside the circle makes a superb stop diving to his right.
27.5 : A Nurse to S Smith, Steve has played it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen have run through for a single.
27.6 : A Nurse to A Carey, Loopy and full on off, Carey drives it on the bounce and past the cover fielder for another single in this over. 8 from Nurse's first.
Carlos Brathwaite is back!
28.1 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, Length and on off, Carey pushes it through covers for one.
28.2 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, On the fuller side and on off, Smith finds the fielder at mid off with a drive.
28.3 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Full and on the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
28.4 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, On the shorter side and on the body, Carey ducks under it.
28.5 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, Well played! Short and on the body, Carey nicely upper cuts it towards third man and takes two. Carey is playing very confidently here, showing the wide range of shots he has.
28.6 : C Brathwaite to A Carey, Now plays the pull shot through backward square leg. Fine leg runs to his right, dives and saves two.
29.1 : A Nurse to S Smith, Angles it on off, it is kept out.
29.2 : A Nurse to S Smith, This is played with the turn towards the bowler who runs to his right and makes a good stop.
29.3 : A Nurse to S Smith, Shorter and on off, Smith guides it through point for one.
29.4 : A Nurse to A Carey, Well fielded! Saves at least two! Short and on off, Carey pulls it hard into the ground. It goes towards mid-wicket where Russell stops it with one-hand by diving to his left.
29.5 : A Nurse to A Carey, Very full on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
29.6 : A Nurse to S Smith, A quick single to end the 30th! On off, Smith taps it on the off side and takes one.
DRINKS! West Indies are still on top at the moment but Australia are fighting back. Steve Smith and Alex Carey have already stitched a 67-run stand and would look to maximize it. 20 overs are remaining and West Indies would try to wrap up Australia as quickly as possible.
Andre Russell is back into the attack.
30.1 : A Russell to S Smith, Goes full first up on middle, Smith hits it back towards the bowler. Russell gets down quickly and stops it.
30.2 : A Russell to S Smith, Back of a length on off, defended.
30.3 : A Russell to S Smith, This time he gets a single as he pushes it to mid on.
30.4 : A Russell to A Carey, OUT! Russell breaks the 68-run partnership. Excellent bowling change by Jason Holder. A wicket almost immediately after the Drinks break and we have seen that happen many times in the past. Not sure though if Carey needed to play at that. It is on a length and outside off, moves away further with the angle. Carey hangs his bat out without any purpose. The ball kisses the outside edge and goes into the mitts of the keeper. A good innings by Carey comes to an end. He wi
Nathan Coulter-Nile is the new batsman in.
30.5 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, OHHH! Brave brave leave! That starts from outside off and comes back in. Coutler-Nile shoulders arms to it. The ball just about kisses the off pole.
30.6 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, In the air... safe! Nathan has started off in a very unconvincing manner! Russell hurries him up with a short ball. NCN goes for the pull but gets a top edge towards the leg side. There are two fielders going for it, the keeper and mid-wicket but they don't get to it. Top over for the Windies, a wicket and two runs from it.
Bowling change. Jason Holder going for the kill here. He has unleashed Oshane Thomas back into the attack.
31.1 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, A full toss, Coulter-Nile misses out. He flicks it but finds square leg.
31.2 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Well bowled! A yorker and it tails back in from off. NCN jams it out.
31.3 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Once again, it is bowled short to Coulter-Nile and he has a problem. He looks to fend it away but it goes off the leading edge but safe towards mid-wicket.
31.4 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Goes short again! This time Coulter-Nile ducks under it confidently.
31.5 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Top, top bowling! Follows the bouncer with a very full length ball, he also gets it to tail back in. Coulter-Nile looks to jam it out but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls towards the keeper and a run is taken.
31.6 : O Thomas to S Smith, OUCH! Well played in the end by Smith. Back of a length on off, it rises after pitching. Smith goes back and looks to defend but the ball hits him on the glove. The good thing though, is that he takes a hand off the handle so the ball dies down onto the ground. A very testing over from Oshane.
32.1 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Good length and on off, Nathan guides it towards point.
32.2 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Well fielded but can't stop the run! Saves three though does the skipper. Full and on off, Coulter-Nile strokes it towards mid off where Holder dives to his left and stops it. 150 up for Australia. They would love to add 100 more.
32.3 : A Russell to S Smith, Very full and on middle, Smith strokes it to mid on.
32.4 : A Russell to S Smith, Goes short now and Smith ducks under it.
Our viewpoint - Just a thought. Should Alex Carey be batting a bit higher up the order? We feel that he is batting too low. Ideally, he should be sandwiched between Maxwell and Stoinis so that there is someone down the order to make use of his 'dirty' work. Many times, we have seen Carey come in and do the repair job but after that, there is no one to make use of the platform. Like today. West Indies are into the Aussie bowlers. Had Stoinis or Maxwell come in now, 250-270 could still have been a
32.5 : A Russell to S Smith, Bangs it short again, Smith hops and keeps it out.
32.6 : A Russell to S Smith, Three now! Nicely played! Slightly fuller and width on offer, Smith strokes it through covers. It is not hit well enough to get to the ropes but three taken.
33.1 : O Thomas to S Smith, Leading edge but a run! This is angled into the batter, Smith looks to work it on the leg side but closes the face a touch early. It goes off the leading edge and down to third man for one.
33.2 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! Nathan Coulter-Nile has managed to squeeze that for a boundary! Full and on middle, NCN jams it straight down the ground. The outfield is such that the ball has raced away.
33.3 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Slightly short! Not short enough to make the batter uncomfortable. NCN pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for two.
33.4 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, WIDE! Down the leg side and it has been wided.
O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, On the fuller side on off, Nathan strokes it but straight to mid off.
33.5 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! In the air... but just wide! Pooran probably misjudged it. Down the leg side and it is full. NCN flicks it in the air towards deep backward square leg. Pooran initially runs in first but then realizes he has to run to his right. He moves to that direction but till then, it is too late as the ball is out of reach and it races to the fence.
33.6 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, A single to end a good over for Australia. 13 from it. Short and on the body, Nathan pulls it towards fine leg for one.
34.1 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Shortish and outside off, Nathan looks to cut but misses.
34.2 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Slower one and it is short and outside off, Coulter-Nile waited and then looks to cut it hard but fails to put bat on ball. It goes on the bounce to the keeper who stops it with his pads.
34.3 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! Top edge and it goes too fine! Short and on the body, Nathan looks to pull but is in no control. He still goes for the pull but it hits the top edge and bounces once before the fine leg fence.
34.4 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, WIDE! Goes short again but this one bounces a lot.
A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Another wide! Short and this one is even more higher than the last one.
A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Lands in no man's land! The slower ball and it is fuller in length, Coulter-Nile swings but does not get it off the middle. He still hits it well enough to get it over mid-wicket for a couple.
34.5 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Well bowled but well bowled! Maybe he was ready for it as Russell can't bowl any more short balls. A yorker on middle, NCN jams it out.
34.6 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Almost drags it on! Length and outside off, Coulter-Nile looks to guide it down to third man but the ball is too close to play that shot. An inside edge is produced which hits the pads and rolls on the off side. Smith calls for a run and they take it. 22 from the last two overs. So despite the wickets falling, Australia are managing to score at a good rate.
Sheldon Cottrell is back into the attack.
35.1 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, A low full toss on off, NCN jams it out towards point for one.
35.2 : S Cottrell to S Smith, On the bounce! On the body, Smith looks to flick but it goes off the gloves towards Hope who dives to his left and collects it on the bounce. Saves a boundary.
35.3 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Length and outside off, Smith mistimes it towards cover.
35.4 : S Cottrell to S Smith, FOUR! Poor effort in the field helps Smith get to his half ton. His 20th in ODIs. A very hard-working knock by him. He holds the key for his side here. Needs to stay there till the end if Australia are to get to a good score. length and outside off, Smith looks to cut but it goes off the bottom half towards third man. Russell runs to his left, does not get down in time and the ball sneaks through.
35.5 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Shorter on off from around the wicket. Smith keeps it out.
35.6 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Direct hit but Smith is in! Full and on middle, SS strokes it to mid on and goes for a single. The fielder hits bull's eye at the non-striker's end but Smith is well in.
36.1 : A Russell to S Smith, Back of a length on off, it is defended.
36.2 : A Russell to S Smith, Slower one on middle, Smith works it through square leg for one.
36.3 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Howzzat? The answer to that question is not out! Russell angles this into theleg pole. Nathan looks to play it with a straight bat but misses to get hit on the pads. A huge shout but the umpire shakes his head. Going down leg I feel.
36.4 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! Not in control but gets the desired result. Short and on the body, Coutler-Nile looks to pull but does not get it off the middle. It is in the gap and hence, a boundary.
36.5 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Slower full ball on middle, Nathan swings but it goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for a brace.
36.6 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, This time he is in control of the pull shot, hits it all along the ground towards fine leg for one. Another productive over for Australia.
37.1 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, Nathan is going after anything full here. It is outside off, Nathan goes hard at it but it takes the inside edge and goes down to fine leg for one.
37.2 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Back of a length on off, it is kept out.
37.3 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Short and on middle, Smith looks to pull but misses somehow.
37.4 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Good punch! Back of a length on off, it is hit through cover-point. The fielder from point and cover go for it. Both don't dive and since it clears the in-field it turns out to be an easy two.
37.5 : S Cottrell to S Smith, Back of a length and on the body, Smith works it through square leg for one.
37.6 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, Down the leg side, Nathan looks to flick but misses. WIDED!
S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, Good running! On off, Coutler-Nile plays it late, he gets an inside edge towards the keeper and the batters take a quick run.
38.1 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Nathan guides it towards point. The batters think of a run but then bail out.
38.2 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Good slower one on middle, Nathan nicely keeps it out.
38.3 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, A good short one on the body, NCN looks to pull but misses.
38.4 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, SIX! The pick up shot and it goes all the way! Consecutive fifty-run stands for Australia. Another very important one but they would hope for this one to continue. Full and on the pads, NCN whips it and it carries over the square leg fence. 200 up for Australia.
38.5 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Once again on the pads, Nathan looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Russell bails out as he comes to bowl. A long followthrough for him and as he is walking back, he looks in some discomfort. He though seems to be fine to bowl the last ball.
38.6 : A Russell to N Coulter-Nile, Bowls this one short and Nathan looks to pull but it goes off the top edge, lands well short of fine leg for one.
Now Russell is walking off the field!
Ashley Nurse is back on!
39.1 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
39.2 : A Nurse to S Smith, Flatter and outside off, Smith guides it towards backward point for one.
39.3 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, NCN guides it through backward point for a run. Gayle is the one doing the fielding there and a huge roar from the crowd.
39.4 : A Nurse to S Smith, On the stumps, it is hit back to the bowler.
39.5 : A Nurse to S Smith, Well fielded! Saves a single! Full and on middle, Smith hits it to the right of the bowler who dives and stops it.
39.6 : A Nurse to S Smith, Another single as Smith hits this wide of the bowler and down to long on for one.
Powerplay 3 has been signaled! Now 5 fielders can be placed outside the ring till the end of the innings.
Carlos Brathwaite is back on!
40.1 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Full and on off, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
40.2 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! Nicely timed! Yes, it is a gift but it has to be put away. A full toss on the pads, NCN flicks it over mid-wicket and bags a boundary.
40.3 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, Length and outside off, Nathan guides it down to third man for one.
Smith pulls out right at the end as there is a bag flying across the ground in the long on region.
40.4 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Good length on off, it is guided to point.
40.5 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Another single as Smith opens the face and runs it down to third man.
40.6 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, Another low full toss, this time it is clipped through square leg for one. 8 runs from the over wihtout any risk taken.
41.1 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, Flatter and outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
41.2 : A Nurse to S Smith, Floats it up on the pads, Smith works it through mid-wicket for one.
41.3 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, Mix-up but safe in the end! Coutler-Nile works it towards short fine leg. Smith wants a run but NCN is late to start with. He eventually goes for it. The fielder throws it to the bowler who fumbles. No harm done in the end.
41.4 : A Nurse to S Smith, Floats it up on off, it is hit to covers.
41.5 : A Nurse to S Smith, Smith first makes room but Nurse fires it on the stumps. Smith walks in again and works it to mid-wicket.
41.6 : A Nurse to S Smith, Driven through mid off by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. Another quiet over by Nurse.
42.1 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Good length ball angling into the batsman, Smith turns inside the crease and works it on the leg side. Not in the gap though.
42.2 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, Wide! 20 runs off wides have come in this innings. Short and down the leg side, Smith shuffles across and allows it through to the keeper.
C Brathwaite to S Smith, FOUR! Edgy but effective for Australia. Width on offer outside off, Smith goes chasing after it but fails to middle his shot. It gathers the outside edge and runs down to third man for a run.
42.3 : C Brathwaite to S Smith, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total.
42.4 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, Fifty for Nathan Coulter-Nile, his first in ODIs! What a stage and what a situation to achieve it! Short in length and around off, NCN pulls it over mid-wicket and it falls in no man's land. The fielder in the deep runs across to his right to stop the ball and they take a couple of runs.
42.5 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, SIX! Coulter-Nile is growing in confidence. Brathwaite delivers one in the slot for the batsman, Nathan lines up the bowler and thumps it over long on for a biggie. Australia are on the charge!
42.6 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, Short and outside off, Coulter-Nile goes back and cuts it through backward point for a single. 15 from the over, Australia will be fancying a total near 300 now!
43.1 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! Cheeky, very cheeky! Moves right across and Nurse fires it on the stump. NCN uses the pace and paddles it fine on the leg side for a boundary. Ideal start to the over.
43.2 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, WIDE! Down the leg side, Coulter-Nile looks to flick but misses. An appeal from the keeper to put the umpire off but he does signal a wide.
A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, DROPPED! That was hit firmly but still should have been taken. Short and on middle, Nathan goes back and hammers it flat towards deep mid-wicket. Hetmyer there gets two hands to it but spills it. The batters take a run. They needed to hang on there as a wicket is needed. This partnership is going along really well and Coulter-Nile is getting into his own here.
43.3 : A Nurse to S Smith, Driven towards the mid off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
43.4 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, Over covers! Not right off the middle but wide of long off for a couple.
43.5 : A Nurse to N Coulter-Nile, Nathan now works it through square leg for one.
43.6 : A Nurse to S Smith, WIDE! Down the leg side again! Wided.
A Nurse to S Smith, A single to end another good over for Australia. 12 from it as Smith comes down the track and pushes it through covers for one.
Oshane Thomas is back on.
44.1 : O Thomas to S Smith, FOUR! Brilliant start to this over as well! Full and on off, Smith lofts it over mid off for a boundary. Pressure on the bowler now. Brings up the 100-run stand too between the two. They have given Australia a real chance to score above 300.
0.0 : Sheldon Cottrell has taken a blinder near the fence. But has he done that cleanly? The umpires get together and take it upstairs. Meanwhile, Steve Smith is seen walking. The way West Indians are celebrating they are very sure. Let's find out in the replays...
44.2 : O Thomas to S Smith, OUT! HO, HO, HO! What a catch that is! Probably the catch of the tournament! Cottrell, you beauty! Something special was needed to break this stand and take Smith's wicket and Sheldon has provided it. Smith can't believe it. He might have thought, he has hit that for a biggie. He moves right across and whips it towards the backward square leg fence. SC there runs to his left, stretches one hand out, the ball sticks. He then realizes the momentum is taking him over the
Pat Cummins is the new batsman. He can tonk a few as well.
44.3 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, WIDE! Way too wide outside off. Wided.
O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, WIDE! Another one wide outside off, NCN goes after it but misses.
O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Shorter and on off, Nathan slaps it down to long on for one.
44.4 : O Thomas to Pat Cummins, Short and outside off, Cummins evades it.
44.5 : O Thomas to Pat Cummins, Another dot! Length and outside off, Cummins looks to cut but misses.
44.6 : O Thomas to Pat Cummins, Three dots to end a successful over for Windies. A yorker on middle, it is kept out.
45.1 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, Well fielded by the big man, Gayle! Full and on the pads, Nathan works it towards short fine leg. Gayle dives to his right and saves three.
45.2 : S Cottrell to Pat Cummins, Cummins now plays this late and guides it down to third man for one.
Is that a six or a four? The umpires have gone upstairs to check.
45.3 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, SIX! That has gone all the way! Flat one! What a shot! Shortish and on middle, Coulter-Nile goes back and smashes it right off the middle. It is traveling. Brathwaite runs to his left, dives full stretch to his left but the ball evades his hand and seems to have gone over the ropes. The umpire goes upstairs to check and after a few replays, they show it is a biggie.
45.4 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, SIX! Back-to-back maximums! This is longer than the last one. Full and it is the slower one. NCN lofts it over the long on fence and clears it by ease.
45.5 : S Cottrell to N Coulter-Nile, A single now! This is flat-batted down to long off for one.
45.6 : S Cottrell to Pat Cummins, A single to end another big over! 16 from it. Full and on off, Cummins strokes it towards cover and gets to the other end.
Carlos Brathwaite is back!
46.1 : C Brathwaite to Pat Cummins, OUT! Once again the bowling change does the trick! Short and on middle, Cummins swings hard but across the line. The ball takes the top edge. Goes high up in the air towards deep square leg. Sheldon Cottrell this time takes an easier catch.
0.0 : Mitchell Starc comes out to bat.
46.2 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! What a shot this is! Full and outside off, Coulter-Nile goes down on one knee and loft it over covers for a boundary. He is 16 short of a ton now.
46.3 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, FOUR! Make that 12! Back-to-back boundaries! The bowlers are just not sure where to bowl to him. Brathwaite bangs it short and it is the slower one. NCN picks it and pulls it through the gap in the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
46.4 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, That delivery is difficult to hit! Yorker outside off, Coulter-Nile looks to jam it out but it goes off the inner half down to long off for one.
46.5 : C Brathwaite to M Starc, What noise was that? Maybe off the helmet! Short and on the body, Starc looks to pull but misses.
46.6 : C Brathwaite to M Starc, Another short ball, Starc is early in the pull, it goes off the bottom part towards the bowler. So a wicket in the over but it goes for 9.
Oshane Thomas is back!
47.1 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, A low full toss outside off, Nathan looks to hit it through covers but gets an inside edge to short fine leg.
47.2 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Just short! Two dots though to start the over! Full and outside off, NCN goes after it but the ball hits the outside edge and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
47.3 : O Thomas to N Coulter-Nile, Another low full toss on off, Coulter-Nile hits it towards long off. He thinks whether he should take a run and then goes for it. He moves into the 90s.
47.4 : O Thomas to M Starc, Just the single from the first 4 balls! Short and on the body, MS looks to pull but it goes off the glove and on the bounce to the keeper.
47.5 : O Thomas to M Starc, Now a couple! Full and on the pads, this is worked through fine leg and the batters take two.
47.6 : O Thomas to M Starc, Another couple! Still, just the 5 runs from this over. A good one for West Indies. Full and on off, Starc hits it towards mid off. The fielder there does not stop it cleanly. He ends up pushing it away from him and an extra run is conceded.
48.1 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, Poor from Hope! Full and outside off. Coulter-Nile looks to hit it through the off side but it goes off the bottom. Hope looks to stop it with his pads but the ball brushes it and goes towards third man for two.
48.2 : C Brathwaite to N Coulter-Nile, OUT! Nathan Coulter-Nile holes out! End of an outstanding knock from him. The whole crowd is on its feet and so are the players in the balcony. A well-deserved standing ovation. His innings has taken Australia to a total which is more than defendable. Brathwaite bowls this full and outside off, Coulter-Nile looks to go downtown but does not get it off the middle. It goes high up in the air towards wide long off where Holder takes it.
Adam Zampa is the new batsman in.
48.3 : C Brathwaite to M Starc, OUCH! Short and on the body, Starc looks to pull but misses. Gets hit on the body.
48.4 : C Brathwaite to M Starc, FOUR! Hammered! This time he connects with the short ball and nails it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
48.5 : C Brathwaite to M Starc, Goes short again and on the body, Starc looks to pull but misses again.
48.6 : C Brathwaite to M Starc, OUT! That is the end of the Australian innings! Brathwaite gets the last wicket, second in the over and third overall. Bowls this one full and on middle, Star looks to clear the long on fence but does not get the desired distance. Holder there runs to his left and takes a good catch. AUSTRALIA BOWLED OUT ON 288!
What a recovery this is from Australia! WOW! They needed something special when they were reeling at 79 for 5 and the lower middle order just provided them that. Their 102-run stand has given Australia a total which they will be very, very pleased with. Yes, they will be disappointed with not facing their hole quota of overs but they will back themselves to defend this target.
The innings started off for Australia in a very bad fashion as none of Khawaja, Finch, Maxwell or Warner crossed 20. It seemed like the West Indian bowlers would once again bundle their opposition out for a very low total. That was not to be though, as the fightback then began. Smith played the anchoring role, his partnership first with Stoinis steadying the ship a little. The latter fell at the wrong time though but Carey and SS went on to add another 68-run stand. West Indies though were still
The West Indies bowling was fiery to begin with! They used the same tactics they used against Pakistan, bowl short and fast. It did work but they probably overdid it. Also, they weren't as accurate as they were in their last game as they bowled too many extras. Still though on a ground which is know to be a paradise for the batters, they will be happy. Except for Nurse everybody had a wicket at least. Brathwaite was the one with the most wickets as he took a three-fer but Russell was probably th
Man of the moment, Nathan Coulter-Nile, is having a chat with Michael Slater. NCN says that he enjoyed his innings. Assesses the wicket by saying that one needed to take his time and then play his shots. Reckons that the short ball came on pretty quickly off the deck. Admits that he was targetting the shorter side while going big. Hopes that the score is big enough but definitely feels that Australia have a chance at least. Praises his skipper Smith for sticking like a glue in the middle.
Now then, 289 is the target! The game is evenly poised at the moment. The West Indies batters do have it in them to chase this down but the Australian pace attack is a threatening one. They too are capable of exploiting the extra bounce on the surface. An exciting chase awaits us.