Clarke excited by Aussie recovery
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 10 (AFP): Michael Clarke was excited about the way Australia recovered from a shaky position to trample Sri Lanka by 81 runs in the World Twenty20 Sunday.
The Aussies followed up a rescue act from Cameron White with a polished performance in the field.
White struck half-dozen fours and half-dozen sixes in 85 from 49 balls, as Australia, electing to bat, wobbled to 67 for five before they recovered to reach 168 for five from their 20 overs.
Chasing 169 for victory, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 87 in 16.2 overs in the Super Eight match. "With the strength of our squad, we believe whatever position we get into we can win," said the Australian captain.
"It didn't matter how many runs we got, we were confident in those conditions that if we bowled well, and held our catches then we would definitely win the game.
"Looking forward, it's important that we enjoy this victory. I think it's a very exciting win for us, and the last two games are something of which we should be very proud of.”
The Aussies followed up a rescue act from Cameron White with a polished performance in the field.
White struck half-dozen fours and half-dozen sixes in 85 from 49 balls, as Australia, electing to bat, wobbled to 67 for five before they recovered to reach 168 for five from their 20 overs.
Chasing 169 for victory, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 87 in 16.2 overs in the Super Eight match. "With the strength of our squad, we believe whatever position we get into we can win," said the Australian captain.
"It didn't matter how many runs we got, we were confident in those conditions that if we bowled well, and held our catches then we would definitely win the game.
"Looking forward, it's important that we enjoy this victory. I think it's a very exciting win for us, and the last two games are something of which we should be very proud of.”