Happy Birthday Shane Watson: 5 best innings of the former Australian all-rounder

#2 136 against England (Champions Trophy 2009 Semi Final)

Watson during his innings of 136 against England

Shane Watson had a forgettable start to the campaign with two ducks in the initial phase of the innings, and was under intense pressure. But skipper Ricky Ponting had faith and stuck with him at the top of the order, and that faith was repaid when it mattered the most during the crunch moments of the tournament.

In the Champions Trophy semi-final against England, Watson came out like a man possessed and smashed his third century in One Day Internationals and helped Australia book a place in the finals.

He smoked 7 sixes and 10 fours en route his 132-ball 136. He had earlier picked up 2 wickets too with the ball. An emphatic way to announce his return to form!