Match 14, Northampton, July 10, 2024, 05:00 PM
Australia Champions
274/7(20.0ov)
West Indies Champions
219/6(20.0ov)
Australia Champions beat West Indies Champions by 55 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Ben Dunk
Commentry
Nevertheless, Australia Champions have done their job and that is to get two crucial points from this encounter. The action though in the World Championship of Legends continues as India Champions take on South Africa Champions. That game was supposed to start at 9 pm IST, although with this game taking time to finish up early, you guys have an opportunity to catch up this game live. So do switch tabs and join us for another entertaining game of 40-overs. See you there.
Australia Champions were in a comfortable position when they came out to defend the target, as there was not much pressure on the bowlers. Imagine though if Australia Champions would've gotten anywhere near 200, then West Indies Champions could've chased it down as well. Maybe the seventh-wicket stand hurt them the most in the end, or did the bowling get lackluster? Australia Champions need to be careful about the same during the semi-finals though, as they cannot afford such casual approach when it matters the most. Brett Lee lead from the front as he picked up a brace. Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dan Christian and Xavier Doherty, the Impact substitute picked up a wicket each, although Doherty leaked away 74 runs in his spell of 4 overs, which might've killed the excitement of this victory for the Aussies.
Chasing 275 was going to be a tall mountain to climb for West Indies Champions, but we have seen them breaking records in the past and they approached the game just like that with Dwayne Smith going hammer and tonks up top, setting the tone for this run chase really well, but when his partners tries to accelerate from the other end, West Indies Champions ended up losing two overs in the Powerplay itself, which is a huge setback while chasing down a humongous target. This though did not kill the moment for them as Dwayne Smith found an able partner in the Impact substitue, Jonathan Carter as they both stitched a valuable stand of 53 runs to negotitate a tough period and put their team back in the contest. Eventually though, once this partnership was broken, they lost another one in quick succession, which meant they were not left with many wickets in hand. Ashley Nurse played a solid cameo in the end, alongside his skipper in Daren Sammy stating that West Indies never go down without a fight.
Man who says these lads cannot play on the international stage? Australia were just sublime with the bat and managed to put the game to bed in the first innings itself one would say. During the toss interview, Brett Lee said that he would love to get anywhere near 200, but his team-mate have out-proven him this time and that is the best feeling for any skipper.
Peter Siddle ends his afternoon with a wicket to his name on the very last ball of this run chase, and most importantly Australia Champions end the group stage on a high as they finish on top of the charts here.
In over# 20
0W
1
1
0
1lb
1lb
Peter Siddle 32/1(4)
OUT! b Peter Siddle.
19.6
W
OUT! b Peter Siddle.
19.5
1
1 run, played towards mid off.
19.4
1
1 run, played towards mid wicket.
19.3
.
No run.
19.2
1lb
Leg bye.
19.1
1lb
Leg bye.
In over# 19
6
4
1
1
6
1
1wd
Xavier Doherty 74/1(4)
18.6
6
Six! Played towards mid off.
18.5
4
Four! Played towards mid off.
18.4
1
1 run, played towards mid wicket.
18.3
1
1 run, played towards mid on.
18.2
6
Six! Played towards mid wicket.
18.1
1
1 run, played towards mid on.