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West Indies Beat Australia By 42 Runs to lead series
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 finished 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 expensive bowling by top scoring for Australia with 59 off 48 balls while David Hussey (57) also contributed.
However, the visitors were always struggling to reach their daunting target after four of their first five batsmen were dismissed in the 20s after making starts.
“Unfortunately, at the top of the order, me and David Warner haven’t been able to bat on deep into the innings, I think that would have made chasing a bit easier,” Australia skipper Shane Watson said.
“It was a beautiful wicket, like those at home. The St Lucia crowd saw a good game from West Indies, but unfortunately not from us.”
