Monday, November 29, 1999

Australia claw back from dreadful start

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David Hussey struck an intelligent 59 as Australia clawed their way back from a dreadful start in the Twenty20 World Cup final to make 147 for six against England in Barbados.Australia were in serious trouble at eight for three and made only 24 runs from the opening six over powerplay.The stuttering start began when Shane Watson was caught by Graeme Swann at slip off Ryan Sidebottom after keeper Craig Kieswetter had spilled the ball.Hard-hitting left-hander Dave Warner was run out after a hesitant call from skipper Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin was controversially ruled caught behind when replays showed Sidebottom's leg-side delivery brushed his hip.After Clarke went, superbly caught by Paul Collingwood off the excellent Graeme Swann, Cameron White (30 off 21) and Hussey led the recovery with a 50-run partnership in 6.2 overs.David Hussey had been dropped by Stuart Broad when on just 25 but Broad made amends by taking a fine catch to remove the dangerous White.Mike Hussey, whose sensational 60 against Pakistan earned Australia their place in the final, joined his brother and the pair put on 47 from 22 balls to help take Australia, bidding for a unique treble of one-day titles, to a competitive score.(Editing by Ed Osmond; to query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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