Symond sends warning as Australia rout Maharashtra in practice game

Mumbai, Oct 12 (UNI) All rounder Andrew Symonds smashed seven sixes in his whirlwind 59 ball 78 as Australia routed Maharashtra by 103 runs in a practice game at the Wankhede stadium here today.

Australia made 297 for seven in their 50 overs and then restricted Maharashtra to 194 for seven to score a facile victory.

However, the two main Aussie batsmen Adam Gilchrist and Richy Ponting did not have such a good time as the duo made just six and 24 runs respectively.

Symonds, who struck leg spinner Sairaj Bahutule for three consecutive sixes, was well supported by all rounder Shane Watson who opened the innings today making 70 and Damien Martyn who seemed to find some touch with a good knock of 43.

For Maharashtra, only Yogesh Takawle with a 50 and Hrishikesh Kanitkar with 33 could stand up to the Aussie bowling attack with Brett Lee and McGrath both taking two wickets apiece.

Scores: Brief: Australia 297 for seven in 50 overs (A Symonds 78, S Watson 70, D Martyn 43) bt Maharashtra 194 for 7 in 50 overs (Y Takawle 50, H Kanitkar 33, B Lee 2-13, McGrath 2-28, B Hogg 1-37, N Bracken 1-34, A Symonds 1-13).

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