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A maiden century from George Bailey and another inspired bowling performance from the emerging Mitchell Starc helped Australia beat the West Indies by 54 runs in the second one-day international at the WACA Ground on Sunday.

Australia's Mitchell Starc claimed five wickets as the West Indies were bundled out for just 70 on their way to an embarrassing defeat in the first one-day international in Perth.

Ramnaresh Sarwan has been recalled to the West Indies squad for the upcoming limited overs tour of Australia while Marlon Samuels was left out due to an eye injury sustained in the Big Bash league.

South African captain Graeme Smith Monday hailed his team's second successive series win in Australia as the finest moment of his decorated career.

South Africa thrashed Australia by 309 runs in the third Test on Monday to hold on to their number one Test ranking and ruin an emotional farewell for veteran batsman Ricky Ponting.

Ricky Ponting fell for eight in his final Test innings as South Africa marched towards victory on the fourth day of the third Test at the WACA Ground.

South African vice-captain AB de Villiers said Sunday the Proteas were not taking anything for granted, despite being in a seemingly unbeatable position in the final Test against Australia at the WACA Ground.

Australia will have to produce the greatest run chase in Test history to beat South Africa in the third Test at the WACA Ground and claim the top spot in the Test rankings.

Pace spearhead Dale Steyn rediscovered his best form to bowl South Africa into a commanding position on the second day of the third and final Test against Australia at the WACA Ground on Saturday.

South Africa struck back with a vengeance on the second day to claim a 62-run first-innings lead in the third and final Test against Australia at the WACA Ground on Saturday.

South Africa's top order struggled against some probing Australian bowling to be 63 for three at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test at the WACA Ground.

South Africa will give all-rounder Jacques Kallis until the last moment to prove his fitness for the crucial third and final Test against Australia starting Friday at the WACA Ground.

Australia's Ricky Ponting called time on a 17-year Test career that made him the world's second-highest run scorer, announcing this week's clash with South Africa will be his last.

Chevrolet Knights all-rounder Ryan McLaren has been called into the South African tour squad as cover for several injured players ahead of this week's final Perth Test against Australia, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Sunday.

Australian captain Michael Clarke's inspired start to 2012 continued when he led his side to victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series one-day international at the WACA Ground on Friday.

Australian captain Michael Clarke's inspired start to 2012 continued when he led his side to victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series one-day international at the WACA Ground on Friday.

Australian captain Michael Clarke's inspired start to 2012 continued when he led his side to victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series one-day international at the WACA Ground on Friday.

Australia beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the third tri-series one-day international at the WACA Ground on Friday.

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said there were positive signs for the team after he resumed the role following the sudden departures of both their ex-skipper and coach.

David Warner says he should be fit for the fourth Test against India after suffering dizzy spells following a hit to the head during his stunning 180 in Australia's thrashing of the tourists in Perth.