Aussies want to grab full 6 points Sunday - Sydney, Jan 10: Having launched their campaign with a thrilling 18-run victory against India, Australia will seek to keep the momentum going when they take on Zimbabwe in the second match of the triangular one-day series here tomorrow. The Aussies overcame some anxious moments before suppressing the Indians in the opening match at Melbourne but may find the going easy against the Zimbabweans, who lack the firepower to counter the world champions in the flood-lit contest. Despite starting as clear favourites, the hosts will not be taking their opponents lightly and will try to garner the full six points to keep themselves ahead on the points table. Though satisfied with his team's overall performance in the opening match against India, Australian captain Ricky Ponting wants his players to keep improving, particularly in the fielding department which was a big disappointment in the recent Test series. "We did pretty well in the last match, but we were not quite our best in the field... We still let go two chances and a few half chances but overall it was an improved fielding display," Ponting said. "We need to keep improving. I am looking forward for a better show tomorrow," he said. The Australians will be relying on their batting depth which played a key role in their victory against India in the lung-opener. (Agencies) Published: Saturday, January 10, 2004  Back to Index