Published>Sat, Sep 25 10 09:28 PM
Chandigarh, Sep 25 (IANS) Centuries by the opening pair put the Australian cricket team in a commanding position against the Indian Board President's XI in their warmup match here Saturday.
The visitors ended the day with 319 runs for the loss of only one wicket.
Electing to bat after winning the toss, the Australian openers never looked in any trouble, even though their opponents dropped two catches.
While Shane Watson scored 115 runs (16 fours) and was bowled finally by spinner Piyush Chawla, Simon Katich scored 104 runs (15 fours) before retiring hurt.
The duo put up 207 runs before Katich retired hurt.
Captain Ricky Ponting (42 runs) and his deputy Michael Clarke (43 runs) were unbeaten at close on the first day of the three-day warmup match.
The Indian bowlers, including speedster S. Sreesanth, who has been recalled to the Test side, could not achieve much on a bright and sunny day.
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