Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Full Scorecard 2012: There were multiple causes for Windies fall in the first test after they were in a commanding position. One of these decisions was Australian captain Michael Clarke’s bold decision to declare the innings at a time when they were still trailing behind West Indies first innings total. This rare event occurred only second time in history that a team declaring the innings while it is behind, has won the match. This clearly tells us the confident mind of Australian cricket team.Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Full Scorecard 2012
Also worthy of mention is the way Australians fought in their first innings. At moments it looked West Indies has snatched away the match from their hands. But the stubborn resistance that Australia showed till their last players not only saved their face but they were also capable of winning this dramatic 1st test. There is no doubt in 2nd test they will be much more confident and West Indies will need to exhibit something extraordinary to level the first test defeat.West Indies vs Australia 2nd Test Preview and Live Streaming
West Indies team were amazing in their first innings. Although their cautious batting irritated many spectators but on the hind sight it looks this strategy worked for them and they were able to pile up a big total in the first innings. When it came to their bowling, they were excellent and half of the Australian boys fell to their fierce bowling attack. The change of fate came when Australians last batsmen started their onslaught with the bat and everything changed. Now came the unexpected declaration from Australian captain and West Indies batsmen forgot their strategy of playing cautiously. Their wickets fell at regular intervals. Minor resistance was shown but no major batting skills were employed and Australians were given an easy chase of 192 to win.
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