Australia's Shane Watson and Pakistan's Wahab Riaz call truce after Cricket World Cup duel

Sport360 staff

24 March 2015 at 3:17 am

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz and Australian all-rounder Shane Watson called a truce on Tuesday after their compelling World Cup quarter-final tussle.

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Wahab won widespread plaudits for a fierce spell of fast bowling which forced Watson to duck into and under a series of short-pitched deliveries in the game at the Adelaide Oval.

Wahab even applauded the Australian and blew him a kiss as Watson survived on his way to helping the co-hosts to a six-wicket victory.

It was a good battle on the feild. U played well. @ShaneRWatson33 . Wishing u best of luck for the semi's . #Respect
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) March 22, 2015

Special spell from @WahabViki the other night. Very lucky to have come out unscathed #Nohardfeelings #Respect
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 22, 2015

Watson ended Friday's game on an unbeaten 64 off 66 balls but he was dropped on four by Rahat Ali at fine leg off a 145kmh Riaz bouncer.

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