* Secures 60 run win over Kenya at the Chinna Swamy Stadium

The much-vaunted Australian batting line-up got a sighter before bigger assignments set to come their way in the World Cup, and their 60-run win over Kenya in the Group A match, was a clear statement of intent. A goodly Sunday crowd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium partook in the batting feast after Australian skipper Ricky ponting won the toss and had no hesitation to bat first.

They might have scored only 42 runs in the five overs, but it was clear their target from the last 10 overs was a hundred or there abouts. Shane Watson missed out on a big one after a brisk start but dug in. His 89-run partnership for the second wicket with skipper Ponting, was the foundation on which the batsmen that followed flourished.

Published Date : Monday, 14/3/2011 3:00 PM IST