Now, Australia is playing against Sri Lanka and Australian innings has just finished. Australian batsmen have batted magnificently and they have piled up a total of 281 runs for 4 wickets. Well, in ODI cricket, it is not a very big score but remember that Australian batsmen have scored this run in just 38 overs. The match was reduced to 38 overs because of the delay from rain.
Australia won the toss and decided to bat. Australian opening partnership played aggressively the partnership produced 172 runs. Adam Gilchrist scored 149 runs, the highest in a World Cup final match. He scored 149 runs form just 104 balls. Adam Gilchrist did not perform so well in this World Cup until now but he amply compensated it in the final match. He scored the fastest century in World Cup final match history.

Among Sri Lankan bowlers, only Lasith Malinga could bowl well. Sri Lankan fielding was not good either. To know about the details of Australian batting visiting this link.
I felt disappointed to see Australian batsmen batting so well. I am not too sure if Sri Lankan batsmen can chase this total. I am praying for Sri Lanka now. Please, join me in this prayer.
It wasn't to be for Sri Lanka! may be the pitches in the next world cup will suit them better!
Posted by: Cricket Bats | October 30, 2009 6:40 AM | Permalink to Comment