SPORT-WC-AUS 2

SPORT-WC-AUS 2
By the time Haddin got out to Davison and Watson fell to
Baidwan, the issue was sealed, as Michael Clarke and Cameron
White completed the formality without fuss. Ponting's
dismissal to Osinde with Australia just five short of the
target would be for statistical purpose.
Patel was caviler in his approach as he took the Aussie
attack by the scruff of its neck to score a 45-ball 54,
before the Australia bowlers, led by Brett Lee (4/46) fought
back to bundle out Canada in 45.4 overs.
After Ashish Bagai elected to bat bat first, Canada looked
on course for a total much better than what they actually
ended up with, but inexperience cost the associate nation
dear.
Canada started on a rousing note with Patel going after
the fearsome Australian fast bowling duo of Lee and Shaun Tait
at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
After Mike Hussey dropped John Davison at square leg in
the first over, there was no looking back for Canada.
Australia's fielding was not up to the mark as Shane Watson
dropped an easy one off Mitchell Johnson later.
Patel began the proceeding, which in a matter of few
minutes turned out to be a brutal assault, with a slice
through cover point off Lee, before doing a repeat two balls
later. Soon a majestic drive followed through mid-off and
Canada were up and running.
One of the fastest bowlers in the world, Tait was in for
a shock as Patel walloped him over extra cover for a six, much
to the delight of the handful of Canadian supporters.
Davison then got into the act, driving Lee through cover
and then picking him over mid-wicket for boundaries.
A slow bouncer from Lee, however, cut short the
40-year-old's final hurray in international cricket. Davison
was left in an awkward position as he gave a catch to
wicket-keeper Brad Haddin.
The wicket of Davison failed to deter Patel's spirit as
he continued to dominate the Australian attack.
Smarting from the treatment meted out to him at the start
of the innings, Lee could just watch in amazement as Patel
pulled him over deep square leg.
Mitchell Johnson's introduction in place of Tait hardly
made any difference to Patel as he carted him over backward
point for a boundary and then slashed the bowler over third
man for the maximum. Johnson was bent on pitching it full and
wide and Patel made use of the profligacy.