Today Australia to take on Zimbabwe as they launch their battle for a fourth consecutive World Cup in the midst of outcomes over the embarrassing defeats handed out to minnows Kenya and Canada. The defending champions, who have not lost a single match in the last two editions of World Cup in 1999 and 2007, start the tournament without their usual favourites tag, but that does not hassle skipper Ricky Ponting.
Despite losing a bunch of star players since they lifted the trophy in the Caribbean four years ago including Glenn McGrath, Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist; they remain as the top-ranked side in ODI format.
According to latest news from the ground Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first.
Quick Pitch Report: There's all-cricket weather and the outfield is very fast. The square boundaries are short and the Zimbabwe batsmen will want to take advantage against the Aussie pacemen. There is some grass on this wicket and there will be good carry for the bowlers. The dew problem will be under control as the groundsman did not water the pitch for three days. It is a damn good cricketing wicket, means every body will find their share out of it whether he is a batsman or bowler subject to his dedication.
Teams:
Australia (From): Shane Watson, Brad Haddin(w), Ricky Ponting(c), Michael Clarke, Cameron White, David Hussey, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Doug Bollinger, Shaun Tait, John Hastings, Tim Paine, Callum Ferguson, Jason Krejza
Zimbabwe (From): Brendan Taylor, Charles Coventry, Regis Chakabva, Tatenda Taibu(w), Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Elton Chigumbura(c), Prosper Utseya, Graeme Cremer, Ray Price, Chris Mpofu, Sean Ervine, Gregory Lamb, Shingirai Masakadza, Tinashe Panyangara, Terry Duffin
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