Clarke's all-round display sets up huge Aussie win

Michael Clarke hit for 56 and claimed three for 26 on Friday to help Australia beat the West Indies in the second one-day cricket international at the Grenada National Stadium. The visitors, which took the opening encounter in St. Vincent on Tuesday, won by 63 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method and took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Clarke and left-hander Michael Hussey (62) revived a wobbling innings and led the Australians to 213 for five off 50 overs. The pair shared an even century partnership that shifted the early momentum. The West Indies' reply slumped to 58 for six off 27 overs when persistent drizzle arrived and stalled the contest. The home team eventually reached 140 for eight off 41 overs, well short of the Duckworth/Lewis revised victory target of 204. Shivnarine Chanderpaul led with an unbeaten 45... [read full story]