Australia beat West Indies by 17 runs in D/L Method

2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka

Shane Watson's 41 off 24 balls and David Warner 28 off 14 balls guide Australia to beat West Indies by 17 runs in a D/L Method.

West Indies won the toss chose to bat first. West Indies made a good start after dismissal of Dwayine Smith, Charles out for 16, Chris Gayle and Marlon samuels played brilliantly. Chris Gayle smashed 54 off 33 balls with five fours and four sixes. Marlon Samuels scored 50 from 32 balls consits of 3 fours and 4 sixes. West Indies post 191 for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Shane watson take 2 for 29 and Mitchell Starc get 3-35.

In the chasing, Australia's David Warner and Shane watson made a solid start. Australia were at 100/1 in 9.1 overs when rain interrupted the match. Australia already ahead by 17 runs in D/L method, Australia were declared the winners. Shane Watson named as the Plyer of this match.

West Indies 191/8 (20 overs)

Chris Gayle 54, Marlon Samuels 50, M Starc 3-35

Australia 100/1 (9.1 overs)

Shane Watson 41*, Michael Hussey 28*