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It was a failure of coordination and betting market predicted very well decisive victory of Australia over world XI
India’s Dravid and Viru could little other than shring the blame for showing a disjointed uncoordinated performance.
Australia exploded the myth of their decline as cricket's super power with a convincing 93-run victory over a star-studded World XI in the opening One-Day International of the ICC Johnnie Walker Super Series here today.
The three-time World Champions produced a solid batting display to put up a challenging 255 for eight, and then followed it up with an immaculate bowling performance to dismiss the World XI for 163 with more than eight overs to spare.
The World XI were reduced to smithereens by the blistering force of the Aussies as only two of the specialists in the star-studded line up managed to reach double figures.
India's swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid found themselves undone by the searing pace and steep bounce of the track at the roofed Telstra Dome stadium.
Only Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara (64) and England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff (38) managed to emerge unscathed.
The Aussies had been under pressure following their recent Ashes loss to England with critics writing mock obituaries on the death of the ''Invincibles''.
But Ricky Ponting's men came up with a typical domineering cricket to outclass their rival team which was a collection of the best in contemporary cricket.
The World XI led by South African Shaun Pollock were simply outclassed in all departments of the game.
The second ODI would be played at the same venue on Friday with the third and final match on Sunday. The lone six-day Test would be played at Sydney from October 14 to 19.
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