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Watson's century pulls Australia to 197/5

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IANS Sydney

Opener Shane Watson scored a superb unbeaten century (127) to guide Australia to a strong total of 197/5 in the third and final T20 International against India here on Sunday.

Watson hit the Indian bowlers to all corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground in his 71-ball knock, with 10 boundaries and six sixes.

Middle-order batsman Travis Head was the next most successful scorer with 26 runs off 19 balls.

Left-arm pacer Asish Nehra (1/32) was the most impressive bowler for India.

India have already clinched the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.

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First Published: Jan 31 2016 | 3:18 PM IST

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