Smith, Bailey tons steer Aussies home
India s refusal to accept the Decision Review System came back to haunt them as George Bailey and Steve Smith posted matchwinning centuries in Australia s fivewicket win at the WACA Ground on Tuesday. Chasing 310 for victory, Australia were in trouble at 221 in the fifth over after Aaron Finch (8) and David Warner (5) fell cheaply to debutant paceman Barinder Sran. But a 242run partnership between Bailey (112 off 120 balls) and Smith (149 off 135) helped lift Australia to 5310 with four balls to spare in front of 14, 992 fans. Watch more:
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