April 13, 2011 8:50 AM

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Watson's record 15 sixes leads Aus to 9 wkt win over B'desh

Shane Watson scored 185 runs from 96 balls, including a record 15 sixes, while leading Australia to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their second one-day cricket International in Mirpur.<br/><br/>Watson, also set a mark for most runs from boundaries in a one-day match, combined for 170 runs with Ricky Ponting, who ended on 37. Australia reached 232-1 with 144 balls remaining. Opener Brad Haddin added 8 before being caught by Mahmudallah.<br/><br/>Bangladesh won the toss, and elected to bat, reaching 229-7 in their 50 overs. The opening batsmen, Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes, each were out for 5, caught by Watson. Mushfiqur Rahim was 81 not out, with Shahriar Nafees adding 56 for the home side before being caught and bowled by Steben Smith, who ended up 2-34. Shafiul Islam was not out on 9 at the end of the innings.<br/><br/>Mitchell Johnson was 3-54 for Australia. The visitors took the three-match series after winning the first one-day by 60 runs. It's the first series where Australia has been led by Michael Clarke, who replaced Ricky Ponting as captain after the World Cup. The final match is in Dhaka in two days.

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