Kieron Pollard blasted 102 from just 70 deliveries to lead the West Indies to an absolute win over Australia in their fourth one-day international in St Lucia on Friday. Victory destined the hosts went 2-1 up in the series with one match left to play. Pollard destroyed Australia's bowling attack to save his team from an early batting slump and post a formidable total of 294 for seven. The Australians, who won the toss but unexpectedly elected to give the home side first use of a perfect batting pitch, scored 252 in reply, losing by 42 runs, as the West Indies polished them off in the 47th over.
"To play a match-winning knock feels great," said Pollard, whose stunning innings featured five boundaries and eight sixes. "Some of the sixes I didn't middle but once they get over the line they're all six." Andre Russell (34) and skipper Darren Sammy (31 not out) also chipped in at the end to help push the West Indies total towards 300. With Pollard they piled on 117 runs in the last 10 overs, including 23 off the last over from Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who completed with two for 72.
"It was the kind of total we could defend. The pitch was fantastic," Sammy said. "We're looking forward to the final game. It would be good if we could get a series win." After losing the first game by 64 runs, West Indies won the second by five wickets and tied the third. Sunday's final fixture is also in St Lucia. Lee made amends for his classy bowling by top scoring for Australia with 59 off 48 balls while David Hussey (57) also contributed.
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"To play a match-winning knock feels great," said Pollard, whose stunning innings featured five boundaries and eight sixes. "Some of the sixes I didn't middle but once they get over the line they're all six." Andre Russell (34) and skipper Darren Sammy (31 not out) also chipped in at the end to help push the West Indies total towards 300. With Pollard they piled on 117 runs in the last 10 overs, including 23 off the last over from Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who completed with two for 72.
"It was the kind of total we could defend. The pitch was fantastic," Sammy said. "We're looking forward to the final game. It would be good if we could get a series win." After losing the first game by 64 runs, West Indies won the second by five wickets and tied the third. Sunday's final fixture is also in St Lucia. Lee made amends for his classy bowling by top scoring for Australia with 59 off 48 balls while David Hussey (57) also contributed.
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