DLF Tri Series 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
FINAL: Australia vs West Indies
WIN vs AUS Finals: Australia crush Windies in final by 127 runs
Sep 24, 2006
The Aussies won the toss on a pitch that misbehaved at times and hit 240-6 batting first. The they bowled out West Indies for just 113 and send a chilling warning to their rivals ahead of the Champions Trophy next month. The West Indies innings was a hopeless affair, best summed up by Runako Morton's 32-ball duck. Brett Lee took 4 for 24 while his partner Glenn McGrath bowled six overs for just six runs, two of which were extras.
West Indies lost six wickets with just 56 runs on board. Ramnaresh Sarwan (36), Dwayne Smith (30) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (12) were the only batsmen to reach the double figures with extras contributing 19. Chris Gayle, Wavell Hinds, Runako Morton and Ian Bradshaw were back in the pavilion without opening their account. Earlier, Australia opted to bat and scored 240 for six in 50 overs, helped by 52 each from Damien Martyn and Andrew Symonds. Mike Hussey made an unbeaten 30 and Simon Katich scored 25.
Tri series Final, Kuala Lumpur: Australia 240-6 beat West Indies 113 by 127 runs
Australia win toss and bat first
Sep 24, 2006
Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the DLF Cup final at Kinrara Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Australia left out opener Matthew Hayden, seamer Stuart Clark and spinner Brad Hogg and brought in Shane Watson, Nathan Bracken and Michael Clarke. West Indies are missing their leading fast bowler Corey Collymore, who has aggravated an existing thigh injury.
The Aussies won the toss on a pitch that misbehaved at times and hit 240-6 batting first. The they bowled out West Indies for just 113 and send a chilling warning to their rivals ahead of the Champions Trophy next month. The West Indies innings was a hopeless affair, best summed up by Runako Morton's 32-ball duck. Brett Lee took 4 for 24 while his partner Glenn McGrath bowled six overs for just six runs, two of which were extras. 
