Aussie juggernaut rolls over Combined Dists XI

Chennai, Aug 30 (UNI) Australia XI crushed Combined Districts XI by 166 runs to enter the final of the All India Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament here today.

On the third and final day today, the Aussies resumed their second innings at 109 for three enjoying a 197-run lead. They declared their second innings 157 for five in 20.3 overs.

Chasing a daunting target, Districts finished the second innings at 188 for nine in 45 overs.

Brief Scores: Australia XI : 363 for eight and 157 for five decl in 20.3 overs (Brendan Drew 79, Matt Wade 31, Steve Smith 27, A Avinash 5 for 80) bt Combined Districts XI 166 and 188 for 9 in 45 overs (K B Arun Kartik 42, S Suresh Kumar 48 not out, Chris Simpson 2 for 85, Steve Smith 2 for 52, Luke Pomersbach 2 for 20 and Phil Hughes 2 for one.

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