Australia beat Neatherland

18/03/2007

Defending Champions Australia thrashed the Netherlands by 229 runs in a Group A match at Besseterre, St Kitts on Sunday.

Chasing an improbable 359, the Netherlands was shot out for 129 runs in 26.5 overs with spinner Brad Hogg taking four wickets. Nathan Bracken and Glenn McGrath took two wickets each.

Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, Australia posted 358 for five with Brad Hodge hitting 123 - his maiden ODI hundred. He was adjudged Man of the Match.

Score : Australia 358/5 in 50 overs (Brad Hodge 123, Clarke 93, Gilchrist 57, Doeschate 2/76, Leede 2/40, Borren 1/89)