Aus set WI a daunting 330 to win

CANBERRA: Capitalizing on a brilliant start Australia have set W-Indies an intimidating 320 runs for victory in the 3rd ODI of the 5-match series which Australia leads 2-0.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first Australia were given a solid start on a pitch full of runs by openers S.Watson and A.J Finch with a partnership of 89.

S.Watson went on to score a brilliant century with the aid of 12 boundaries and 2 sixes.

PJ Hughes also held the innings together scoring 86 useful runs with 10x4 and a six.

Later on a little cameo from GJ Bailey 44 from 22 balls with 6 hits to the fence and one over it helped Australia continue the good work done by the top order and reach a very competitive 329/7.

Captain Sammy and SP Narine got a couple of wickets each for 49 and 55 runs respectively for WI.