Aussies stuggling early against Proteas

AUSTRALIA has lost two early wickets in it final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa in Bangalore.

Australia were 2-27 after 10 overs with skipper Ricky Ponting on six and Michael Clarke on 19.

Openers Shane Watson and Brad Haddin both made ducks, with Watson out lbw to Dale Steyn and Haddin run out.

Ponting had earlier chosen to bat first. Both teams are allowed to use up to 15 players each in the match.

Australia recalled Steve Smith, Shaun Tait and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who were rested on Sunday, leaving out back-up paceman Doug Bollinger and reserve wicketkeeper Tim Paine.

Teams: Australia (squad of 13): Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, John Hastings, Jason Krejza, David Hussey, Callum Ferguson, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Steve Smith, Shaun Tait, Shane Watson, Cameron White.

South Africa (squad of 15): Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Johan Botha, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram, Jacques Kallis, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne van Wyk.

Source http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket-world-cup/aussies-to-bat-first-against-proteas/story-fn67w6pa-1226006552646