Last Update on: June 6th, 2019 at 06:51 pm
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Australia was able to bounce back against the Windies in the 10th match of the ICC World Cup to post a competitive total of 288 runs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The Windies fast bowlers were all over the Australian batsmen in the first 15 overs. The Carribean nation pacers came with the same ploy of attacking with the short-pitched deliveries as they had done against Pakistan.
Consequently, the Windies were able to repeat their performance. Australian skipper Aaron Finch was the first one to go when his outside edge was taken by Shai Hope. Subsequently, David Warner played on the up and gave a simple catch to the point fielder.
Windies fast bowlers were right on the money.
The Windies fast bowler breathed down the neck of Usman Khawaja with short stuff. Subsequently, Khawaja tried to hammer one on the off-side against Andre Russell but could only get an outside edge. Shai Hope dived to his left to take a one-handed blinder.
Glenn Maxwell was also tested by a bouncer from Sheldon Cottrell on the second ball he faced. Maxwell got a top edge and Shai Hope took another catch in his bag. Steven Smith and Marcus Stoinis added 39 runs for the fifth wicket partnership and when it looked like they were getting back on track, the latter was dismissed by Jason Holder. Thus, Australia found them tottering at 79-5.
Smith batted with gumption.
However, Alex Carey and Steven Smith were able to the rebuilding work. Carey played some delightful shots and Australia was able to score 63 runs from overs 21 to 30. However, the southpaw batsman was dismissed by Andre Russell when he nicked off to Hope.
Nathan Coulter-Nile played a blistering knock.
On the other hand, Steven Smith huffed and puffed to his well deserved fifty after he weathered the storm. However, the match-changing innings came from Nathan Coulter Nile who was able to hit the ground running. Coulter-Nile launched his attack from the get-go and completed his maiden fifty in One-Day cricket. The right-hander’s blistering knock of 92 runs from 60 balls was able to thrust Australia’s tally to runs.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Australia’s batting innings:
what's the point of all these power hitters if west indies won't let teams get any runs #CWC19 #AUSvWI
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 6, 2019
Australia on course to post 300+ after being 38/4!
Excellent batting from Smith, even more from Coulter-Nile!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 6, 2019
What a recovery from Australia. They will get to 300 at this rate. Cracking game. #CWC2019
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) June 6, 2019
Nathan Coulter-Nile's inability to convert fifties into hundreds is beginning to become a concern. #WIvAUS
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) June 6, 2019
Nathan Coulter Nile out for an incredible 92 🎉
Hopefully not his highest score for the @cricketworldcup #FBC#AusvWi— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) June 6, 2019
Well played Nathan Coulter-Nile.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿#WIvsAUS #CWC19
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) June 6, 2019
The West Indies are a joy to watch … Rather liking my Thursday watching the TV … !!! #CWC19
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 6, 2019
Amazing #SheldonCottrell simply amazing … way better than the Stokes catch for me #CWC2019 #AusvWI
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 6, 2019
Australia produce new Stars when ever they are in pressure, Coulter Nile with s highest score now by a No. 8 in a World Cup! already scored 88 of 54. previous highest was 34.
Australians true Professionals. #AUSvWI
— Abdul Ghaffar (Replay, Dawn News) (@GhaffarDawnNews) June 6, 2019
Coulter-Nile misses his maiden ODI hundred by just eight runs. WHAT a shame!! He deserved every bit of it; played an incredible knock. His knock has helped Australia stage a memorable comeback in this World Cup. #AUSvWI
— 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗶 (@GautamSodhi1) June 6, 2019
I haven't seen a more improved cricketer than Steven Smith in over a decade. Players likes Ab, Kohli always looked to leave a mark but boi, this man has turned the tides completely. His absence was felt, and cricket must be glad to have him back. #AUSvWI
— 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗶 (@GautamSodhi1) June 6, 2019
Stunning. Just stunning, that catch from Cottrell. Deserves two salutes!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 6, 2019
Steven Smith is world's best batsman at present across formats. Champion! @stevesmith49 #Cricket
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) June 6, 2019
The Aussies are showing today exactly why they are fancied to win this World Cup … Just staying in the game with old style cricket when things don’t go to plan & Steve Smith is an incredible player … #JustSaying #OnOn
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 6, 2019
Sheldon Cottrell, he salutes with his right hand, and produces magic with his left #SoldierStory #cwc19 @cricbuzz #AUSvWI
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 6, 2019
Why is Andre Russell allowed to go off the field after he bowls when he goes into the game with this chronic knee injury.
— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) June 6, 2019
It was always going to take something special to remove Smith and that was worthy of a salute or ten.
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 6, 2019
Now that is the catch of the tournament so far ……..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 6, 2019
Ben Stokes move over. This is an outstanding catch from Sheldon Cottrell! pic.twitter.com/KNcNr0HSTn
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) June 6, 2019
