Michael Clarke speaks at the end of 3rd ODI against Australia

  Australia has not lost in six matches, four Tests and two one-day internationals, this year under Clarke, their only defeat a Twenty20 loss to India under the leadership of George Bailey.   The skipper also made 626 runs at 125.20 in the recent 4-0 Test whitewash of India.   His half-century helped Australia recover...

Australia has not lost in six matches, four Tests and two one-day internationals, this year under Clarke, their only defeat a Twenty20 loss to India under the leadership of George Bailey.

The skipper also made 626 runs at 125.20 in the recent 4-0 Test whitewash of India.

His half-century helped Australia recover from the early loss of opener Matthew Wade and Ricky Ponting, both dismissed for one as the home side started poorly to be 26-2.

Opener David Warner blasted 34 from 29 balls before being bowled by Angelo Mathews (2-37), while David Hussey (27) and Dan Christian (33) both made promising starts but weren't able to convert them into substantial totals.

The 56-run partnership between Clarke and Christian for the sixth wicket was the highest of the innings, but tailenders Clint McKay (25) and Mitchell Starc (14) added 32 ultimately valuable runs for the ninth wicket.

The next match sees India face Australia in Adelaide on Sunday.

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