Australia are currently enjoying a 29 match winning streak at the mega event and would be looking to extend it further against the African minnows. But their tournament build-up left a lot to be desired as they lost both their warm-up games against India and South Africa respectively.
Published: Feb 21, 2011, 02:13 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 21, 2011, 02:13 PM (IST)
Australia would be looking to extend their winning streak in the Word Cup against Zimbabwe at Ahmedabad today
By CricketCountry Staff
Ahmedabad: Feb 21, 2011
Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in their World Cup Group A match at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Australia are currently enjoying a 29 match winning streak at the mega event and would be looking to extend it further against the African minnows. But their tournament build-up left a lot to be desired as they lost both their warm-up games against India and South Africa respectively.
Teams
Australia: Ricky Ponting (captain), Brad Haddin (wicketkeeper), Shane Watson, Michael Clarke, David Hussey, Cameron White, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Shaun Tait, Jason Krejza.
Zimbabwe: Elton Chigumbura (captain), Tatenda Taibu (wicketkeeper), Brendan Taylor, Charles Coventry, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Graeme Cremer, Ray Price, Prosper Utseya, Shingirai Masakadza, Chris Mpofu.
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