Twitter Reactions: Steve Smith’s solid 73 and Nathan Coulter-Nile’s aggressive 92 propels Australia to 288
Steve Smith's 73 was also priceless for Australia as he played out the toughest phase of the innings.
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After bouncing out Pakistan at the Trent Bridge last week, Windies faced Australia in the match 10 of the ongoing World Cup at the same venue. Though the surface changed, the Caribbean bowlers’ approach didn’t. After opting to bowl first, they bounced Australian batsmen and left them reeling at 38/4 and then 79/5 at one stage. However, Steve Smith stayed put to slam a brilliant half-century and then was backed up superbly by Nathan Coulter-Nile.
David Warner, the Man of the Match of the previous encounter, couldn’t churn out runs today and even his opening partner Aaron Finch got out early. Usman Khawaja threw his wicket away and the same was the case with Glenn Maxwell as the Men in Yellow looked down and out. At one stage, it felt like, even Australia will get all out for a paltry total.
But Smith had other ideas. He first calmed things down along with Marcus Stoinis and then stitched a vital partnership of 68 runs with Alex Carey. But the innings got a real impetus when Nathan Coulter-Nile walked out to bat at 147/6 in the 31st over.
NCN takes the attack to the Windies
Upon his arrival to the crease, Coulter-Nile had to deal with the bouncers. After surviving those, the right-hander started playing his shots fearlessly. With Smith being solid at the other end, the 31-year-old ripped apart the opposition bowling attack ruthlessly. He played the flick shots to the perfection and most importantly, made good use of the short boundaries at the venue.
Steve Smith got out for a fine 73 in the 45th over but Coulter Nile didn’t deter and continued playing his shots. The straight hits down the ground over long on and long off were an absolute delight to watch for the fans. He was easily on his way for a famous ton batting at number eight. But in quest of quick runs, The Western Australian blew away a chance to get to the three-figure mark.
He got out on 92 off just 60 deliveries smashing eight fours and four massive sixes as Australia got bowled out on 288 runs in the 49th over. They have a realistic chance now to put the Caribbeans under pressure. The Windies will also have to put a strong effort with the bat to add 2 points to their tally.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Don’t think I have seen a better No8 ODI innings than this one …… #CWC19 #CoulterNile
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 6, 2019
West Indies gave a tough time to Australia in the beginning. Great recovery by Aussies. This is how tough teams like Australia recover from early wickets. Match becoming very interesting. Lets see how it goes. #AUSvWI #CWC19
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 6, 2019
What a knock from Nathan Coulter-Nile! #CWC19
(Photo Source: Hotstar) pic.twitter.com/4LoNNe1JeW— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 6, 2019
Australia realised the Gift of the Nile! Nathan Coulter-Nile just missed the most deserved century of #CWC19! That fantastic maiden half-ton of his will be filed under World Cup Classics! #WhistlePodu #Yellove #AUSvWI ????????
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 6, 2019
92 for Nathan CoulterNile. Yes!!
Of course he is one of the best bowler of Australia…but he scored 92 at a strike rate more than 150. Australia was struggling at 79/5 n now Australia is still in the contest with 288/10 at board from 49 overs.
Best team for a reason.#AUSvWI
— Prashant (Cric)Lover (@dprasantneupane) June 6, 2019
Nathan Coulter-Nile holing out for 92 from 60 balls – a magnificent, potentially game-changing innings. Australia 288 all out.#AUSvWI #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/09lHNPdctH
— Menzi Kulati (@menzikulati) June 6, 2019
Steve Smith @stevesmith49 is a class batsman, and what a show at the end from Coulter-Nile #AUSvWI#CWC19
— Zaka Ullah Khan (@iamzakaa) June 6, 2019
This inning of Coulter Nile was a highest score for a no. 8 batsman in Cricket World Cup. Well done lad, what a knock ????
Coulter Nile – 92 (2019)*
Heath Streak – 72* (2003)
A Razzak – 62 (2011)#AUSvWI #CWC19— Dipesh???????????? (@Thejuly23rd) June 6, 2019
Coulter-Nile holes out at long off, caught by Jason Holder. It was an excellent, excellent knock from the West Aussie. He’s changed the entire rhythm of the match with his clean hitting. Comfortably the most notable contribution he’s made to the national side.
— Joi Baba Felunath (@avishekmullick2) June 6, 2019
From being 34/4 to finishing at 288/9, it has been a stunning recovery for #AUS ! Excellent from Coulter-Nile, Steve Smith and Carey.
— Swetha Harini (@Swez_S) June 6, 2019
Nathan Coulter-Nile scores 92 from 60
Ashok Dinda – ye ho chuka hai#AUSvsWI @coolfunnytshirt
— Rookie (@rookie_tweet) June 6, 2019
The West Indies through their pace attack going short with affect again had Australia 5-79. But a great rear guard action by Nathan Coulter-Nile’s PB of 92 (60) gets them to 288. #WIvAUS #CWC19
— Mel ‘MJ’ Jones (@meljones_33) June 6, 2019
May be it’s too early to say, but I feel this was one of the innings of the World Cup.Well played Nathan Coulternile #AusvWI #CWC19#NathanCoulternile
— Harry (@Harry_Humorous) June 6, 2019
Exelent batting brilliant comeback by Australia Coulter -Nile Hitting FIRE ????????????
Good start by Windies Good finished by Australia woow OMG WOw????????????— Reham Anum (@AnumRh1) June 6, 2019
@wwos Trent Bridge is a good ground for Aussie tail enders. 92 to Coulter-Nile tonight, and the 98 to Ashton Agar in ’13
— Mike Thornley (@PsychadelicMike) June 6, 2019
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