Aussies Romp To Easy Victory

West Indies showed little of the endeavour that characterised the preceding one-day series as Australia romped to an uncomplicated eight-wicket victory in the opening Twenty20 International here yesterday.

The in-form Kieron Pollard stroked a typically robust unbeaten 54, the fastest T20I half-century by a West Indian, but the Windies still struggled to get up to 150 for seven off their 20 overs.

They were pegged back by seamer Daniel Christian, who took three for 27, and veteran speedster Brett Lee, who finished with two for 30.

West Indies then lacked firepower up front, allowing Australia's batmen to revel in superb conditions at the Beausejour Cricket Ground and cruise to their target with 11 balls to spare.

Opener Shane Watson helped himself to an attractive 69 while the evergreen Mike Hussey finished unbeaten on 59 to see Australia home.

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