* Watson wins fourth consecutive man-of-the-match
* Left-arm spinner Doherty takes three for 20 (Adds quotes)
By Shihar Aneez
COLOMBO, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Shane Watson continued his impressive form with both bat and ball as Australia cruised to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against South Africa in their Super Eight match in the World Twenty20 on Sunday.
Watson picked up two wickets for 29 with the ball and then cracked 70 off just 47 balls for his fourth consecutive man-of-the-match award in as many matches in the tournament.
Chasing 147 for victory, Australia lost opener David Warner early but W atson s nubbed South Africa’s hopes of victory with a 99-run stand for the second wicket with left-hander Mike Hussey (45 not out).
The all-rounder, who is now both the highest scorer and wicket-taker in the tournament, hit eight boundaries and two massive sixes du ring his knock before he was out caught by Wayne Parnell off left-arm spinner Robin Peterson.
“It’s nice to be able to continue to play well. I know how important my role is. There’s still a hell of a long way to go,” Watson said during the post-match presentation ceremony.
“Facing Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel was always going to be a big challenge. I knew we have to get through it without getting out, scoring as many runs as we can.
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