Watson stars for Australia

Australia romped to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first Twenty20 cricket international,led by allrounder Shane Watson slamming 69 off 43 balls and taking 1-16 from four overs. Watson lashed five boundaries and six sixes at Beausejour Stadium to guide Australia to 153 for 2 from 18.1 overs after West Indies had been restricted to 150 for 7.

Michael Hussey contributed an unbeaten 59 off 45 deliveries,adding 107 runs with Watson after David Warner went for a duck on the fifth ball of the innings with Australia yet to score. Earlier,Kieron Pollard cracked five sixes and two fours in an undefeated 54 off 39 balls. Watson8217;s miserly spell with the ball backed up the good work from Daniel Christian 3-27 and Brett Lee 2-30.

Australia8217;s pursuit made a horrid start but Watson quickly put the pressure back on West Indies with some superb strokes all around the ground. In West Indies8217; innings,Pollard reached his 50 in only 20 deliveries and he shared a partnership of 62 off 29 balls with Dwayne Bravo.

Brief scores: West Indies 150 for 7 wickets K Pollard 54 n.o; D Christian 3/27 vs Australia 153 for 2 in 18.3 overs S Watson 69,M Hussey 59 n.o