5 things you didn't know about Matthew Wade

Modified Mar 03, 2017 20:39 IST

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Matthew Wade of Australia hits the ball over the boundary for a six during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at The Gabba on January 13, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) — Matthew Wade's first innings of note came when opening the batting

#4 Man of the Match in debut ODI

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Matthew Wade of Australia plays a shot during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at The Gabba on January 13, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) — Wade won the Man of the Match award on his debut for Australia

Wade's terrific T20 innings paved the way for his entry into the ODI side for the 2011-12 Commonwealth series. Once again Australia were facing India although the venue was the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Once again asked to open the batting, Wade smacked 67 from 69 balls in a rain-shortened game. His powerful pull shots and quick running between the wickets was a point of discussion after the innings. On the back of his knock, Australia made 216 in 32 overs.

India were bowled out for 151 with the keeper taking two crucial catches behind the stumps. He won the Man of the Match award for his terrific innings in tough conditions in what was a dream debut for the youngster.

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