Friday, January 16, 2009

Ponting rueful after ODI defeat


Aussie captain Ricky Ponting was left to reflect on what might have been after his side were on the wrong end.

The Proteas capitalised on a well-chosen batting powerplay to plunder 18 runs off the 48th over, bowled by Ben Hilfenhaus, to steal a remarkable victory with three balls to spare in the opening one-day international at the MCG.

Morkel was the star of the show for the tourists, hitting a match-winning 40 off only 18 balls as the Proteas found the 50 runs they needed from the final five overs to pass Australia's total of 271 and claim a three-wicket win.

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