The 35-year-old McGrath spearheaded a four-pronged Australian seam attack that strangled the free-scoring World XI and bowled them out for 162 when chasing 256 for victory in the first match at Melbourne's [ Images ] Docklands Stadium on Wednesday.
McGrath, who complained of tightness in his legs after the match, bowled a miserly opening seven-over spell for only 13 runs and took the wickets of Virender Sehwag [ Images ] and Jacques Kallis [ Images ] to set up Australia's crushing win.
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Leg spinner Cameron White [ Images ], who was the supersub for the first match and made his debut when he replaced Damien Martyn during the World XI's innings, was also named in the side.
Australia: Ricky Ponting [ Images ] (captain), Nathan Bracken [ Images ], Stuart Clark, Michael Clarke [ Images ], Adam Gilchrist [ Images ], Michael Hussey [ Images ], Simon Katich [ Images ], Brett Lee [ Images ], Damien Martyn, Andrew Symonds [ Images ], Shane Watson [ Images ], Cameron White.

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