Great start ... Australia players celebrate the wicket of West Indies batsman Johnson Charles (R). Source: AP
Opener Aaron Finch again failed to cement his place in the one-day picture looking towards the 2015 World Cup, but batting partner Shane Watson continued to flourish at the top of the order in Australia's comfortable game-four win over the West Indies.
4th ODI - Sydney Cricket Ground
8 February 2013 - Day 1, Session 2
Australia 1st Innings
| M. Wade | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 |
| G. Maxwell | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| T. Best | 9.5 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 4.17 |
Finch was out for 25 and missed another golden opportunity to score runs in Australia's five-wicket win at the SCG on Friday night.
But Watson continued to take his chances and prove he's best suited to opening the batting in all forms with a rock-solid half century.
Watson smashed a brilliant ton on Wednesday in Canberra in his ODI return from injury, and followed up with 76 from 84 balls on Friday, as Australia chased down the West Indies' meagre total of 220 with 5.1 overs to spare.
Vice-captain Watson's timing is perfect given he's determined to return to opening in the four-Test Test series against India.
The West Indies were 6-55 and facing the embarrassment of another sub-100 total on Friday, before a dazzling rearguard century from allrounder Kieron Pollard saved face.
But his 109 not out couldn't prevent Australia going up 4-0 and within arms reach of an all-too-easy series clean-sweep in Melbourne on Sunday.
On an individual front, though, things don't look as rosy for Finch.
Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday that selectors made a decision to give him a sustained crack at nailing down a short-form spot this summer.
But Finch hasn't been able to convert his excellent Ryobi Cup (averaging 99.4) and Big Bash (66.4) form and lock up a position ahead of June's Champions Trophy and, in turn, the World Cup in two years.
In ODIs this summer, Finch has averaged 21 with a highest score of 38.
Earlier, Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson (3-36) had the Windies reeling at 3-17 after eight overs.
Ben Cutting (3-45) also nabbed his first three-wicket haul in ODIs after being called into the team for the rested Mitchell Starc - who also won't play in Melbourne.
Adam Voges (28) replaced George Bailey, who was ruled out with a slight hamstring strain and captain Michael Clarke made 37 before falling with one run required for victory.
Man of the match Pollard came to the crease at 3-17 in the eighth over, and his third ODI century at least kept the groaning 18,161 fans interested for longer.
Watson was dropped by wicketkeeeper Devon Thomas on 32 with the score 1-78.
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