Australia steamrolled a listless West Indies team by 63 runs on Friday to claim a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five limited overs series. Chasing Australia's 213 for five, the host managed a reply of 140 for eight from 41 rain-reduced overs under the Duckworth-Lewis scoring method, in what was by far its most disappointing outing of the tour thus far. The West Indies must win the next One-Day International at Grenada's National Stadium on Sunday to keep the series alive. Australian paceman Brett Lee set the tone for the afternoon by removing Xavier Marshall with the first ball of the West Indian innings. The dismissal provided debutant wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi, a replacement for the injured Brad Haddin, with the rare distinction of claiming a catch from his first delivery in One-Day International cricket. Wickets fell at a steady rate thereafter, eroding any hope of an upset home victory. The West Indies had been set the revised total of 204 from 41 overs due to the mid-innings rain delay after fine opening spells from the pace duo of Jerome Taylor (2-47) and Daren Powell (1-29) had denied Australia a brisk start. The tourists were reeling at 53 for three before 10 overs had been completed. But a steady 100-run partnership between Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey steadied the ship. Clarke eventually fell for 56 and Hussey for 62 but by then Australia was well on its way to building its winning total.
