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23:11
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ENGLAND WIN BY 48 RUNS!!!
Australia 221-9 (50 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan starts the final over with a high full toss to Faulkner, who edges it for a boundary past the wicketkeeper. That is called a no-ball for height.
Faulkner smashes the next delivery through the covers to bring up his half-century from 38 balls, the only positive for Australia with the bat in this match.
13 runs from the final over as Australia finish on 221 for nine in their 50 overs to go down by 48 runs.
Faulkner played a good hand with the bat to hit a fluent 54 from 42 balls but Australia's top order batsmen struggled against England's disciplined bowling, especially with the new ball.
Anderson was England's most successful bowler, claiming three for 30, while Bresnan took two for 45.
ENGLAND WIN BY 48 RUNS!!!
Australia 221-9 (50 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan starts the final over with a high full toss to Faulkner, who edges it for a boundary past the wicketkeeper. That is called a no-ball for height.
Faulkner smashes the next delivery through the covers to bring up his half-century from 38 balls, the only positive for Australia with the bat in this match.
13 runs from the final over as Australia finish on 221 for nine in their 50 overs to go down by 48 runs.
Faulkner played a good hand with the bat to hit a fluent 54 from 42 balls but Australia's top order batsmen struggled against England's disciplined bowling, especially with the new ball.
Anderson was England's most successful bowler, claiming three for 30, while Bresnan took two for 45.
23:05
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Australia 208-9 (49 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia finally bring up their 200 as Faulkner taps it to point for a single and McKay does the same from the next ball.
Faulkner flicks the third ball fine for a boundary past short fine leg.
Broad ends with good figures of one for 35 in 10 overs, including two maiden.
Australia 208-9 (49 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia finally bring up their 200 as Faulkner taps it to point for a single and McKay does the same from the next ball.
Faulkner flicks the third ball fine for a boundary past short fine leg.
Broad ends with good figures of one for 35 in 10 overs, including two maiden.
23:01
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Australia 199-9 (48 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan comes back as Australia slip towards an humiliating loss. Bresnan gives away three runs in that over to reach 199 for nine in 48 overs.
Shane Warne calls for Australia's last pair to throw their bat and hit a few big hits and not just hang around.
Australia 199-9 (48 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan comes back as Australia slip towards an humiliating loss. Bresnan gives away three runs in that over to reach 199 for nine in 48 overs.
Shane Warne calls for Australia's last pair to throw their bat and hit a few big hits and not just hang around.
22:58
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Australia 196-9 (47 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson ends his good spell with another tight over, giving away two runs, to finish off with three for 29 in his 10 overs.
He was rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand and he has come back all guns firing.
Australia need 74 runs from three overs for victory.
Australia 196-9 (47 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson ends his good spell with another tight over, giving away two runs, to finish off with three for 29 in his 10 overs.
He was rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand and he has come back all guns firing.
Australia need 74 runs from three overs for victory.
22:54
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Australia 194-9 (46 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad comes into the attack. Australia's last pair -- Faulkner and McKay -- are content to play it safely as they take three singles from that over.
Australia 194-9 (46 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad comes into the attack. Australia's last pair -- Faulkner and McKay -- are content to play it safely as they take three singles from that over.
22:48
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Australia 191-9 (45 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson comes back into the attack. Mitchell Starc takes a single from the first ball before Faulkner nudges one on his pads fine for a boundary.
Anderson breaks through Starc's defences with a quick full delivery to bowl him for five. England now just a wicket away from victory.
Clint McKay edges the last ball which falls short of first slip for a single.
Australia 191-9 (45 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson comes back into the attack. Mitchell Starc takes a single from the first ball before Faulkner nudges one on his pads fine for a boundary.
Anderson breaks through Starc's defences with a quick full delivery to bowl him for five. England now just a wicket away from victory.
Clint McKay edges the last ball which falls short of first slip for a single.
22:42
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Australia 184-8 (44 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell into his final over. He gives away five runs to finish with one for 51 in 10 overs as Australia reach 184 for eight in 44 overs, with 86 needed from six overs for victory.
An angry Shane Warne slams Australia's decision to play without a spinner on commentary. "Whoever has made the decision to go in without a spinner must be made accountable. It has proved to be crucial."
Australia 184-8 (44 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell into his final over. He gives away five runs to finish with one for 51 in 10 overs as Australia reach 184 for eight in 44 overs, with 86 needed from six overs for victory.
An angry Shane Warne slams Australia's decision to play without a spinner on commentary. "Whoever has made the decision to go in without a spinner must be made accountable. It has proved to be crucial."
22:38
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Australia 179-8 (43 overs) vs England 269-6
Bopara will continue as England look to get the fifth bowler out of the way. Two singles from the first three balls before Johnson mistimes the full toss and is caught at point for eight.
Faulkner is making a good contribution with the bat. He hits the last ball of that over past point for a four to race to 26 from 24 balls.
Australia 179-8 (43 overs) vs England 269-6
Bopara will continue as England look to get the fifth bowler out of the way. Two singles from the first three balls before Johnson mistimes the full toss and is caught at point for eight.
Faulkner is making a good contribution with the bat. He hits the last ball of that over past point for a four to race to 26 from 24 balls.
22:31
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Australia 173-7 (42 overs) vs England 269-6
Faulkner brings some cheer to the Australian dressing room as he slog sweeps Tredwell over midwicket for a six. He slams the next ball powerfully down the ground for a couple. Just single from the remaining four balls as Tredwell concedes 10 runs in that over.
Australia 173-7 (42 overs) vs England 269-6
Faulkner brings some cheer to the Australian dressing room as he slog sweeps Tredwell over midwicket for a six. He slams the next ball powerfully down the ground for a couple. Just single from the remaining four balls as Tredwell concedes 10 runs in that over.
22:30
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Australia 163-7 (41 overs) vs England 269-6
Bopara continues as England still need two overs to finish the fifth bowler's quota. Johnson tries to get some runs as he slams the fourth ball wide of mid-on for two before he pulls a slower ball behind square leg for three runs as Anderson makes a good stop on the ropes. Nine runs from that over.
Australia 163-7 (41 overs) vs England 269-6
Bopara continues as England still need two overs to finish the fifth bowler's quota. Johnson tries to get some runs as he slams the fourth ball wide of mid-on for two before he pulls a slower ball behind square leg for three runs as Anderson makes a good stop on the ropes. Nine runs from that over.
22:23
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Australia 154-7 (40 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey tries to attack Tredwell as he steps down the track but ends up lofting a simple catch to Root at long-on. Bailey is dismissed for 55 from 69 balls, and his dismissal has finished off any hopes if Australia had till now.
Faulkner has a close moment as his dive saves him as he responds to Johnson's call for a quick single to midwicket.
Two more singles in that over as Australia reach 154 for seven in 40 overs, needing 116 from 10 overs for victory.
Australia 154-7 (40 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey tries to attack Tredwell as he steps down the track but ends up lofting a simple catch to Root at long-on. Bailey is dismissed for 55 from 69 balls, and his dismissal has finished off any hopes if Australia had till now.
Faulkner has a close moment as his dive saves him as he responds to Johnson's call for a quick single to midwicket.
Two more singles in that over as Australia reach 154 for seven in 40 overs, needing 116 from 10 overs for victory.
22:14
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Australia 151-6 (39 overs) vs England 269-6
Part-timer Bopara comes into the attack now. He continues the good work giving away just three singles in that over.
Australia 151-6 (39 overs) vs England 269-6
Part-timer Bopara comes into the attack now. He continues the good work giving away just three singles in that over.
22:10
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Australia 148-6 (38 overs) vs England 269-6
So it all went for wrong for the Australian team in the Batting Powerplay as they lost three wickets for 16 runs in five overs.
Faulkner profits from substitute Jonny Bairstow's wild throw as he tries for a quick single before an overthrow gives him four additional runs.
Eight runs from that over as Australia reach 148 for six in 38 overs.
Australia 148-6 (38 overs) vs England 269-6
So it all went for wrong for the Australian team in the Batting Powerplay as they lost three wickets for 16 runs in five overs.
Faulkner profits from substitute Jonny Bairstow's wild throw as he tries for a quick single before an overthrow gives him four additional runs.
Eight runs from that over as Australia reach 148 for six in 38 overs.
22:09
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Australia 140-6 (37 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey brings up his half-century from 62 balls with two runs on the leg side and steers to thirdman for one.
James Faulkner gets off the mark with a single from the last ball of that over.
Australia 140-6 (37 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey brings up his half-century from 62 balls with two runs on the leg side and steers to thirdman for one.
James Faulkner gets off the mark with a single from the last ball of that over.
22:00
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Australia 136-6 (36 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson comes back, to replace Broad. Marsh tries to play the cut shot but hits it straight into the hands of Morgan at point to fall for five.
In the same over, Matthew Wade is given out caught behind for one. The umpires check with the third umpire on whether keeper Buttler took the catch cleanly, who rules it in the fielding side's favour.
Two runs and two wickets for Anderson in that over as Australia are reduced to 136 for six in 36 overs.
Australia 136-6 (36 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson comes back, to replace Broad. Marsh tries to play the cut shot but hits it straight into the hands of Morgan at point to fall for five.
In the same over, Matthew Wade is given out caught behind for one. The umpires check with the third umpire on whether keeper Buttler took the catch cleanly, who rules it in the fielding side's favour.
Two runs and two wickets for Anderson in that over as Australia are reduced to 136 for six in 36 overs.
21:51
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Australia 134-4 (35 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey plays the second ball on the leg side for a single. Marsh gets off the mark as he pulls a short ball through square leg for a boundary and ends the over with a single to mid-on.
Australia are 134 for four in 35 overs, needing 136 runs from 15 overs for victory with six wickets in hand.
Australia 134-4 (35 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey plays the second ball on the leg side for a single. Marsh gets off the mark as he pulls a short ball through square leg for a boundary and ends the over with a single to mid-on.
Australia are 134 for four in 35 overs, needing 136 runs from 15 overs for victory with six wickets in hand.
21:46
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Australia 128-4 (34 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad comes on from the other end. Bailey steers the first ball to thirdman for one before Marsh is forced to defend the remaining five deliveries as just a single comes from that over.
Australia 128-4 (34 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad comes on from the other end. Bailey steers the first ball to thirdman for one before Marsh is forced to defend the remaining five deliveries as just a single comes from that over.
21:40
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Australia 127-4 (33 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia have taken the Batting Powerplay and England bring back pacer Tim Bresnan.
Three singles from the first three balls before Bresnan claims the wicket of Voges. The right-hander tried to play a big shot on the leg side but missed the ball completely and was bowled for 15 from 23 balls.
New batsman Mitchell Marsh plays out the last two balls.
Australia 127-4 (33 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia have taken the Batting Powerplay and England bring back pacer Tim Bresnan.
Three singles from the first three balls before Bresnan claims the wicket of Voges. The right-hander tried to play a big shot on the leg side but missed the ball completely and was bowled for 15 from 23 balls.
New batsman Mitchell Marsh plays out the last two balls.
21:38
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Australia 124-3 (32 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia have decided to target Tredwell. Voges tries the reverse sweep now for a boundary through thirdman before he gets two runs on the leg side.
Two singles from the rest of the over as Australia reach 124 for three in 32 overs.
Australia 124-3 (32 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia have decided to target Tredwell. Voges tries the reverse sweep now for a boundary through thirdman before he gets two runs on the leg side.
Two singles from the rest of the over as Australia reach 124 for three in 32 overs.
21:31
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Australia 116-3 (31 overs) vs England 269-6
Voges defends the first two balls from Anderson before a misfield in the covers gets him one. Bailey flashes his bat at one outside the off-stump and is beaten before he is forced to defend the last two balls.
Australia 116-3 (31 overs) vs England 269-6
Voges defends the first two balls from Anderson before a misfield in the covers gets him one. Bailey flashes his bat at one outside the off-stump and is beaten before he is forced to defend the last two balls.
21:28
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Australia 115-3 (30 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell back into the attack to replace Root, who took one for 20 in five overs.
Bailey turns the second ball into the leg side for two runs followed by another flick behind square for another couple.
He brings out the reverse sweep and this time he makes good connection for a four beating the short thirdman fielder. Two more singles as Australia score 10 runs from that over.
Australia are 115 for three in 30 overs, needing 155 from 20 overs for victory.
Bailey looks to have got his eye in, to move to 42 from 51 balls, while Voges is on six from 13 balls.
Australia 115-3 (30 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell back into the attack to replace Root, who took one for 20 in five overs.
Bailey turns the second ball into the leg side for two runs followed by another flick behind square for another couple.
He brings out the reverse sweep and this time he makes good connection for a four beating the short thirdman fielder. Two more singles as Australia score 10 runs from that over.
Australia are 115 for three in 30 overs, needing 155 from 20 overs for victory.
Bailey looks to have got his eye in, to move to 42 from 51 balls, while Voges is on six from 13 balls.
21:26
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Australia 105-3 (29 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson comes back to replace Broad as England continue with a frontline bowler from one end with an eye to chip away at the wickets and keep up the pressure.
Voges defends the fourth and fifth deliveries before he is beaten off the last ball as it moves enough to beat the edge of the bat.
Anderson continues his good work from his first spell and concedes just two singles in that over.
Australia 105-3 (29 overs) vs England 269-6
Anderson comes back to replace Broad as England continue with a frontline bowler from one end with an eye to chip away at the wickets and keep up the pressure.
Voges defends the fourth and fifth deliveries before he is beaten off the last ball as it moves enough to beat the edge of the bat.
Anderson continues his good work from his first spell and concedes just two singles in that over.
21:19
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Australia 103-3 (28 overs) vs England 269-6
Root into his fifth over and he has done more than his captain would have expected of him as the fifth bowler. Bailey and Voges take two singles each as Australia cross the 100-run mark in that over to reach 103 for three after 28 overs. They need 167 runs from 22 overs for victory at an asking rate of 7.59.
Australia 103-3 (28 overs) vs England 269-6
Root into his fifth over and he has done more than his captain would have expected of him as the fifth bowler. Bailey and Voges take two singles each as Australia cross the 100-run mark in that over to reach 103 for three after 28 overs. They need 167 runs from 22 overs for victory at an asking rate of 7.59.
21:17
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Australia 99-3 (27 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad continues as England are on top at the moment. New batsman Adam Voges also gets on with the singles and Bailey also is content to milk the bowling.
Australia 99-3 (27 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad continues as England are on top at the moment. New batsman Adam Voges also gets on with the singles and Bailey also is content to milk the bowling.
21:16
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Australia 96-3 (26 overs) vs England 269-6
Root puts Australia into further strife with the wicket of Hughes. The left-hander went back and tried to play across the line but missed it and was trapped leg before wicket after scoring 30 from 55 balls.
Root doing a very good job with the ball, having taken one for 16 from four overs.
Australia 96-3 (26 overs) vs England 269-6
Root puts Australia into further strife with the wicket of Hughes. The left-hander went back and tried to play across the line but missed it and was trapped leg before wicket after scoring 30 from 55 balls.
Root doing a very good job with the ball, having taken one for 16 from four overs.
21:05
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Australia 93-2 (25 overs) vs England 269-6
The partnership is now 43 runs from 57 balls and England decide it's time to bring back Broad to make a breakthrough and not let Australia continue with milking the bowling.
The Bopara experimentation didn't work for England as he went for 17 runs in two overs.
Australia deal with Broad carefully, taking three singles from that over.
Australia 93-2 (25 overs) vs England 269-6
The partnership is now 43 runs from 57 balls and England decide it's time to bring back Broad to make a breakthrough and not let Australia continue with milking the bowling.
The Bopara experimentation didn't work for England as he went for 17 runs in two overs.
Australia deal with Broad carefully, taking three singles from that over.
21:01
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Australia 90-2 (24 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia trying to do it in England's style as they look to milk the bowlers in the middle overs. Five singles from the first five balls before Hughes's cover drive is stopped by a diving effort from the fielder.
A slight improvement from Australia, scoring 23 runs in the last three overs.
Australia 90-2 (24 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia trying to do it in England's style as they look to milk the bowlers in the middle overs. Five singles from the first five balls before Hughes's cover drive is stopped by a diving effort from the fielder.
A slight improvement from Australia, scoring 23 runs in the last three overs.
21:01
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Australia 85-2 (23 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia looking to take some chances against part-timer Bopara. Bailey pulls the first ball to deep midwicket for two runs before pulling the next ball powerfully for a boundary.
Two balls later Hughes lofts it down the ground for the second four of the over.
13 runs from the over as Australia reach 85 for two in 23 overs.
Australia 85-2 (23 overs) vs England 269-6
Australia looking to take some chances against part-timer Bopara. Bailey pulls the first ball to deep midwicket for two runs before pulling the next ball powerfully for a boundary.
Two balls later Hughes lofts it down the ground for the second four of the over.
13 runs from the over as Australia reach 85 for two in 23 overs.
20:54
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Australia 72-2 (22 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey trying to disturb Root's rhythm as he tries the paddle through the leg side for a couple. Three more singles as Australia get five runs from that over.
Australia 72-2 (22 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey trying to disturb Root's rhythm as he tries the paddle through the leg side for a couple. Three more singles as Australia get five runs from that over.
20:52
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Australia 67-2 (21 overs) vs England 269-6
Another part-timer comes into the attack now as Ravi Bopara is introduced. Hughes flicks the first ball through midwicket where Cook makes a crucial diving save to stop a certain boundary.
Bailey takes one from the second ball. Just two more runs from the rest of the over as Australia also struggle in the middle overs.
Australia 67-2 (21 overs) vs England 269-6
Another part-timer comes into the attack now as Ravi Bopara is introduced. Hughes flicks the first ball through midwicket where Cook makes a crucial diving save to stop a certain boundary.
Bailey takes one from the second ball. Just two more runs from the rest of the over as Australia also struggle in the middle overs.
20:49
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Australia 63-2 (20 overs) vs England 269-6
Part-timer Joe Root into the attack now as England look to get the fifth bowler's quota of overs out of the way.
He makes a tidy start by conceding three runs in his first over.
Australia are 63 for two in 20 overs, going at a run rate of 3.15 as the required run rate now climbs to 6.90.
Hughes is on 19 from 39 balls, while Bailey is eight from 20 balls.
Australia 63-2 (20 overs) vs England 269-6
Part-timer Joe Root into the attack now as England look to get the fifth bowler's quota of overs out of the way.
He makes a tidy start by conceding three runs in his first over.
Australia are 63 for two in 20 overs, going at a run rate of 3.15 as the required run rate now climbs to 6.90.
Hughes is on 19 from 39 balls, while Bailey is eight from 20 balls.
20:48
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Australia 60-2 (19 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan into his fifth over. Just four runs from that over as Australia continue to be bogged down by England's spirited performance with the ball.
Bresnan has bowled five for 18 runs, taking a wicket, while Tredwell has given just eight runs in four overs.
Australia 60-2 (19 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan into his fifth over. Just four runs from that over as Australia continue to be bogged down by England's spirited performance with the ball.
Bresnan has bowled five for 18 runs, taking a wicket, while Tredwell has given just eight runs in four overs.
20:46
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Australia 56-2 (18 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey gives Tredwell the charge but can't beat the fielder at midwicket and gets one from the third ball courtesy of a paddle sweep. Hughes flicks one fine on the leg side for one before Hughes take two on the leg side.
Wicketkeeper Buttler then misses a stumping to give Hughes a reprieve as Tredwell gets one to grip and turn.
Australia 56-2 (18 overs) vs England 269-6
Bailey gives Tredwell the charge but can't beat the fielder at midwicket and gets one from the third ball courtesy of a paddle sweep. Hughes flicks one fine on the leg side for one before Hughes take two on the leg side.
Wicketkeeper Buttler then misses a stumping to give Hughes a reprieve as Tredwell gets one to grip and turn.
20:44
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Australia 53-2 (17 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan bowls a wide down the leg side and Hughes hits the third ball on the leg side for one. Bailey trying to be positive as he pulls a short ball only for a single to deep midwicket.
Australia 53-2 (17 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan bowls a wide down the leg side and Hughes hits the third ball on the leg side for one. Bailey trying to be positive as he pulls a short ball only for a single to deep midwicket.
20:43
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Australia 50-2 (16 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell continues to keep it tight. Hughes taps the second ball to the covers for one. Bailey tries play the paddle sweep but misses. He tries it again off the next ball for two runs on the leg side.
Australia are struggling at 50 for two after 16 overs.
Australia 50-2 (16 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell continues to keep it tight. Hughes taps the second ball to the covers for one. Bailey tries play the paddle sweep but misses. He tries it again off the next ball for two runs on the leg side.
Australia are struggling at 50 for two after 16 overs.
20:31
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Australia 47-2 (15 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan cripples Australia further with the wicket of Watson, who struggled for 24 from 40 balls. Initially there was an appeal for LBW but there was an even bigger appeal after the catch was taken at gully.
Captain George Bailey survives a huge shout for LBW off the first ball and is beaten off the last ball outside the off-stump.
Two maidens in a row as Australia continue to struggle with the bat.
Australia 47-2 (15 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan cripples Australia further with the wicket of Watson, who struggled for 24 from 40 balls. Initially there was an appeal for LBW but there was an even bigger appeal after the catch was taken at gully.
Captain George Bailey survives a huge shout for LBW off the first ball and is beaten off the last ball outside the off-stump.
Two maidens in a row as Australia continue to struggle with the bat.
20:27
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Australia 47-1 (14 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell to Hughes, who struggled big time against spin in India during the 0-4 whitewash in the Test series earlier this year.
Hughes is watchful against the off-spinner and plays out a maiden over as Australia continue to lose the momentum.
Australia 47-1 (14 overs) vs England 269-6
Tredwell to Hughes, who struggled big time against spin in India during the 0-4 whitewash in the Test series earlier this year.
Hughes is watchful against the off-spinner and plays out a maiden over as Australia continue to lose the momentum.
20:25
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Australia 47-1 (13 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan continues the good work of the opening bowlers, giving away just three runs as England build on the early pressure.
Australia 47-1 (13 overs) vs England 269-6
Bresnan continues the good work of the opening bowlers, giving away just three runs as England build on the early pressure.
20:16
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Australia 44-1 (12 overs) vs England 269-6
Off-spinner James Tredwell comes into the attack to replace Broad, who bowled an impressive first spell of one for 18 in five overs. Tredwell was a late replacement for Graeme Swann, who had to pull out because of some back injury.
He makes a good start with five dot balls in a row to Watson, who chips down and hits the fifth ball to deep midwicket for two runs.
Australia 44-1 (12 overs) vs England 269-6
Off-spinner James Tredwell comes into the attack to replace Broad, who bowled an impressive first spell of one for 18 in five overs. Tredwell was a late replacement for Graeme Swann, who had to pull out because of some back injury.
He makes a good start with five dot balls in a row to Watson, who chips down and hits the fifth ball to deep midwicket for two runs.
20:13
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Australia 42-1 (11 overs) vs England 269-6
Tim Bresnan comes into the attack. Watson flicks the first ball on the leg side for two runs before taking one on the off-side.
Hughes then slams a half-volley through the covers for a boundary before defending the last three balls of that over.
Australia 42-1 (11 overs) vs England 269-6
Tim Bresnan comes into the attack. Watson flicks the first ball on the leg side for two runs before taking one on the off-side.
Hughes then slams a half-volley through the covers for a boundary before defending the last three balls of that over.
20:10
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Australia 35-1 (10 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad continues to keep the runs down as he maintains a good line and length to keep Hughes glued to batting end.
He bowls his second maiden of the innings to limit Australia to 35 for one after 10 overs.
Watson is on 19 from 28 balls and Hughes on six from 11 balls. Broad has bowled five overs for 18 runs, including two maidens.
Australia 35-1 (10 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad continues to keep the runs down as he maintains a good line and length to keep Hughes glued to batting end.
He bowls his second maiden of the innings to limit Australia to 35 for one after 10 overs.
Watson is on 19 from 28 balls and Hughes on six from 11 balls. Broad has bowled five overs for 18 runs, including two maidens.
20:05
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Australia 35-1 (9 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson struggling to find his timing as he taps it on the leg side for one. Three balls later he gets it off the middle but hasn't timed it enough as it goes through the covers for three runs.
Hughes takes a single in the covers before Watson defends the last ball of that over.
Australia 35-1 (9 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson struggling to find his timing as he taps it on the leg side for one. Three balls later he gets it off the middle but hasn't timed it enough as it goes through the covers for three runs.
Hughes takes a single in the covers before Watson defends the last ball of that over.
19:59
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Australia 29-1 (8 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson is struggling to get going as he plays three dot balls from Broad. He tries to play it on the leg side but gets a thick outside edge which flies between first slip and the keeper for a four. Watson then tries to take a quick single after a slight hesitation but the fielder in the covers misses the direct hit with the batsman out of his crease.
Phil Hughes gets off the mark with a delightful boundary through the covers.
Australia 29-1 (8 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson is struggling to get going as he plays three dot balls from Broad. He tries to play it on the leg side but gets a thick outside edge which flies between first slip and the keeper for a four. Watson then tries to take a quick single after a slight hesitation but the fielder in the covers misses the direct hit with the batsman out of his crease.
Phil Hughes gets off the mark with a delightful boundary through the covers.
19:57
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Australia 20-1 (7 overs) vs England 269-6
A perfect start for England with the ball. Anderson continues the good start, giving away just three runs in his fourth over for a tally of 10 runs from four overs.
Australia 20-1 (7 overs) vs England 269-6
A perfect start for England with the ball. Anderson continues the good start, giving away just three runs in his fourth over for a tally of 10 runs from four overs.
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Australia 17-1 (6 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad builds the pressure on Warner, who is unable to score any runs from the first four balls.
He threw his bat at the fifth ball which was a bit wide but ends up edging it to wicketkeeper Buttler who takes a superb diving catch to his left.
Warner disappoints yet again as he walks back after scoring nine from 21 balls.
A wicket maiden for Broad as England's new ball bowlers have given their team the perfect start.
Australia 17-1 (6 overs) vs England 269-6
Broad builds the pressure on Warner, who is unable to score any runs from the first four balls.
He threw his bat at the fifth ball which was a bit wide but ends up edging it to wicketkeeper Buttler who takes a superb diving catch to his left.
Warner disappoints yet again as he walks back after scoring nine from 21 balls.
A wicket maiden for Broad as England's new ball bowlers have given their team the perfect start.
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Australia 17-0 (5 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson flicks the second ball on the leg side for one and two balls later Warner hits in the same region for one. Watson defends the last two balls as just two runs come from the over.
Australia 17-0 (5 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson flicks the second ball on the leg side for one and two balls later Warner hits in the same region for one. Watson defends the last two balls as just two runs come from the over.
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Australia 14-0 (4 overs) vs England 269-6
Warner gets the first boundary of the innings as he times the flick to perfection behind square on the leg side. He hits the third ball fine but the short fine leg fielder makes a good stop before Warner takes a single from the next ball.
Watson retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Australia 14-0 (4 overs) vs England 269-6
Warner gets the first boundary of the innings as he times the flick to perfection behind square on the leg side. He hits the third ball fine but the short fine leg fielder makes a good stop before Warner takes a single from the next ball.
Watson retains strike with a single from the last ball.
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Australia 9-0 (3 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson clips Anderson on the leg side for a single before Warner does the same off the next ball. Anderson drifts on the pads again and Watson helps himself to a single to deep square leg and Warner gets a leg bye from the last ball as he misses the flick.
Australia 9-0 (3 overs) vs England 269-6
Watson clips Anderson on the leg side for a single before Warner does the same off the next ball. Anderson drifts on the pads again and Watson helps himself to a single to deep square leg and Warner gets a leg bye from the last ball as he misses the flick.
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Australia 5-0 (2 overs) vs England 269-6
Stuart Broad will bowl the second over. Watson defends the first three balls watchfully before chipping down the track but ends up defending it. Broad drifts on the pads and Watson flicks it on the leg side for two runs before taking a single off the last ball.
Australia 5-0 (2 overs) vs England 269-6
Stuart Broad will bowl the second over. Watson defends the first three balls watchfully before chipping down the track but ends up defending it. Broad drifts on the pads and Watson flicks it on the leg side for two runs before taking a single off the last ball.
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Australia 2-0 (1 over) vs England 269-6
James Anderson to bowl the first over for England as David Warner and Shane Watson walk out to bat.
Warner lets the first four balls go through to the keeper as Anderson keeps it outside the off-stump trying to tempt the left-hander. Warner hits the fifth ball past point for two runs and leaves the last ball alone.
Australia 2-0 (1 over) vs England 269-6
James Anderson to bowl the first over for England as David Warner and Shane Watson walk out to bat.
Warner lets the first four balls go through to the keeper as Anderson keeps it outside the off-stump trying to tempt the left-hander. Warner hits the fifth ball past point for two runs and leaves the last ball alone.
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England 269-6 (50 overs) vs Australia
Johnson to bowl the final over. He starts with a slower ball which Bresnan taps on the off-side for one. Bopara tries to slice the next ball but ends lobbing it high on the off-side as Bailey fails to judge it to let go off the simple opportunity.
Bopara gets two runs from that mishit followed by a single. Bresnan misess the pull and steals a quick single.
Bopara slams the fifth ball powerfully down the ground beating the fielder at long-off for a boundary. The last ball is a slow bouncer which Bopara pulls and it goes on the bounce to deep midwicket for one.
England finish on 269 for six in their 50 overs.
Bopara played a gem of an innings, hitting 46 from 37 balls with the help of three fours and a six. Bresnan gave him good support to score 19 from 20 balls as the duo added 56 runs from 41 balls to provide the late boost for England.
England hit 51 runs from the last five overs as Australia's bowlers lost the ploy in the final few overs.
England 269-6 (50 overs) vs Australia
Johnson to bowl the final over. He starts with a slower ball which Bresnan taps on the off-side for one. Bopara tries to slice the next ball but ends lobbing it high on the off-side as Bailey fails to judge it to let go off the simple opportunity.
Bopara gets two runs from that mishit followed by a single. Bresnan misess the pull and steals a quick single.
Bopara slams the fifth ball powerfully down the ground beating the fielder at long-off for a boundary. The last ball is a slow bouncer which Bopara pulls and it goes on the bounce to deep midwicket for one.
England finish on 269 for six in their 50 overs.
Bopara played a gem of an innings, hitting 46 from 37 balls with the help of three fours and a six. Bresnan gave him good support to score 19 from 20 balls as the duo added 56 runs from 41 balls to provide the late boost for England.
England hit 51 runs from the last five overs as Australia's bowlers lost the ploy in the final few overs.
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England 258-6 (49 overs) vs Australia
Bresnan flicks the first ball of Starc's final over through midwicket for two runs and gets another couple off the next ball.
The struggling Starc then bowls a full toss to Bopara, who flicks it to deep midwicket for the first six of the innings. He takes two runs from the next ball as 13 runs come from that over.
England 258-6 (49 overs) vs Australia
Bresnan flicks the first ball of Starc's final over through midwicket for two runs and gets another couple off the next ball.
The struggling Starc then bowls a full toss to Bopara, who flicks it to deep midwicket for the first six of the innings. He takes two runs from the next ball as 13 runs come from that over.
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England 245-6 (48 overs) vs Australia
England still not going all out with the bat, trying to play to the merit of the ball. Two singles from the first three balls before Bopara flicks on the leg side for two runs followed by a single.
Bresnan tries to smash the last ball but ends up driving it to long-on for one.
England 245-6 (48 overs) vs Australia
England still not going all out with the bat, trying to play to the merit of the ball. Two singles from the first three balls before Bopara flicks on the leg side for two runs followed by a single.
Bresnan tries to smash the last ball but ends up driving it to long-on for one.
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England 239-6 (47 overs) vs Australia
Starc starts with a short ball to Bresnan who pulls it through the vacant fine leg region for a boundary. He slices the next ball over the point region for another boundary...two fours in a row for England.
Bopara edges the fourth ball, a low full toss, for two runs before the thirdman fielder cleans up. Another single for Bopara as 12 runs come from the over.
England 239-6 (47 overs) vs Australia
Starc starts with a short ball to Bresnan who pulls it through the vacant fine leg region for a boundary. He slices the next ball over the point region for another boundary...two fours in a row for England.
Bopara edges the fourth ball, a low full toss, for two runs before the thirdman fielder cleans up. Another single for Bopara as 12 runs come from the over.
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England 227-6 (46 overs) vs Australia
Faulkner slips one down the leg side and Bopara nudges it round the corner for a boundary through fine leg. The pacer then tries a slower ball but misses his mark for a wide on the leg side.
Bopara then turns it on the leg side and comes back for two before getting one in the same region. Bresnan retains strike with a single from the last ball.
England 227-6 (46 overs) vs Australia
Faulkner slips one down the leg side and Bopara nudges it round the corner for a boundary through fine leg. The pacer then tries a slower ball but misses his mark for a wide on the leg side.
Bopara then turns it on the leg side and comes back for two before getting one in the same region. Bresnan retains strike with a single from the last ball.
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England 218-6 (45 overs) vs Australia
Bopara takes a single from the second ball before Bresnan yet again struggles to find the gaps. McKay bowls a slow leg cutter which is short in length, hitting Bresnan on the arm for a single on the off-side.
Bopara gets a single from the last ball as just three runs come from the oer as England reach 218 for six after 45 overs. Will they even get to 250?
England 218-6 (45 overs) vs Australia
Bopara takes a single from the second ball before Bresnan yet again struggles to find the gaps. McKay bowls a slow leg cutter which is short in length, hitting Bresnan on the arm for a single on the off-side.
Bopara gets a single from the last ball as just three runs come from the oer as England reach 218 for six after 45 overs. Will they even get to 250?
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England 215-6 (44 overs) vs Australia
England's main hope in the final overs, Jos Buttler, perishes cheaply as he inside edges Faulkner back on to his stumps to be bowled for one.
England are falling apart here as they are reduced to 213 for six in the 44th over after looking good at 168 for one in the 34th over.
Tim Bresnan starts with three dot balls in a row as Faulkner keeps it tight. Bresnan gets off the mark with a desperate single to mid-off as the fielder misses the direct hit with the batsman way out of his crease.
Bopara flicks the last ball to fine leg for one as just two runs come from that over.
England 215-6 (44 overs) vs Australia
England's main hope in the final overs, Jos Buttler, perishes cheaply as he inside edges Faulkner back on to his stumps to be bowled for one.
England are falling apart here as they are reduced to 213 for six in the 44th over after looking good at 168 for one in the 34th over.
Tim Bresnan starts with three dot balls in a row as Faulkner keeps it tight. Bresnan gets off the mark with a desperate single to mid-off as the fielder misses the direct hit with the batsman way out of his crease.
Bopara flicks the last ball to fine leg for one as just two runs come from that over.
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England 213-5 (43 overs) vs Australia
Finally, a shot of anger from an England batsman. Bopara lofts a full delivery from McKay over mid-off for a boundary, the first after nearly six overs.
Three more singles before Morgan loses his wicket. The left-hander shuffles across his stumps but misses the shot to be bowled for eight.
New batsman Jos Buttler is off the mark with a single on the leg side.
England 213-5 (43 overs) vs Australia
Finally, a shot of anger from an England batsman. Bopara lofts a full delivery from McKay over mid-off for a boundary, the first after nearly six overs.
Three more singles before Morgan loses his wicket. The left-hander shuffles across his stumps but misses the shot to be bowled for eight.
New batsman Jos Buttler is off the mark with a single on the leg side.
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England 205-4 (42 overs) vs Australia
Faulkner starts with a good delivery to Morgan, who defends it back to the bowler, before flicking it on the leg side for a couple.
Australia have done well to bowl a good line and length, not allowing the batsmen any width or any freebies.
Bopara was struck on the pads off the final ball and interestingly Australia asked for review after the initial appeal for LBW was turned down. But the ball has pitched outside the leg stump by a margin and it is called not out.
Six runs from the Faulkner over as England reach 205 for five after 42 overs.
England 205-4 (42 overs) vs Australia
Faulkner starts with a good delivery to Morgan, who defends it back to the bowler, before flicking it on the leg side for a couple.
Australia have done well to bowl a good line and length, not allowing the batsmen any width or any freebies.
Bopara was struck on the pads off the final ball and interestingly Australia asked for review after the initial appeal for LBW was turned down. But the ball has pitched outside the leg stump by a margin and it is called not out.
Six runs from the Faulkner over as England reach 205 for five after 42 overs.
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England 199-4 (41 overs) vs Australia
England still not ready to take some chances and lift the tempo. Morgan takes a single from the second ball of McKay's eighth over and Bopara does the same two balls later.
Morgan misses the flick but gets a leg bye as just three runs come from that over.
England are 199 for four after 41 overs.
England 199-4 (41 overs) vs Australia
England still not ready to take some chances and lift the tempo. Morgan takes a single from the second ball of McKay's eighth over and Bopara does the same two balls later.
Morgan misses the flick but gets a leg bye as just three runs come from that over.
England are 199 for four after 41 overs.
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England 196-3 (40 overs) vs Australia
Bopara flicks Faulkner through midwicket for a couple and gets two more runs to thirdman from the third ball.
Some drama in the over as Bopara plays the fifth ball on the off-side for a single. However, the bail at the batsman's end has fallen off and the umpires check with the third umpire. Strangely, it is not windy but the bail has still popped out much before Bopara played that stroke.
The third umpire scares Bopara as he presses the OUT button first before correcting his mistake with the NOT OUT signal.
England managed just 23 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay.
England 196-3 (40 overs) vs Australia
Bopara flicks Faulkner through midwicket for a couple and gets two more runs to thirdman from the third ball.
Some drama in the over as Bopara plays the fifth ball on the off-side for a single. However, the bail at the batsman's end has fallen off and the umpires check with the third umpire. Strangely, it is not windy but the bail has still popped out much before Bopara played that stroke.
The third umpire scares Bopara as he presses the OUT button first before correcting his mistake with the NOT OUT signal.
England managed just 23 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay.
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England 190-4 (39 overs) vs Australia
McKay bowls two dot balls to Root, who succumbs to the pressure by chipping it straight to George Bailey at midwicket after scoring 12.
Two wickets in the space of six deliveries without a run being added as England are reduced to 189 for four in the 38.3 overs.
Ravi Bopara takes a single from the last ball as just a single comes from that over.
England have lost two wickets for four runs in the last two overs. They have managed 17 runs from the first four overs of Powerplay.
England 190-4 (39 overs) vs Australia
McKay bowls two dot balls to Root, who succumbs to the pressure by chipping it straight to George Bailey at midwicket after scoring 12.
Two wickets in the space of six deliveries without a run being added as England are reduced to 189 for four in the 38.3 overs.
Ravi Bopara takes a single from the last ball as just a single comes from that over.
England have lost two wickets for four runs in the last two overs. They have managed 17 runs from the first four overs of Powerplay.
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England 189-3 (38 overs) vs Australia
Root tries to play the reverse lap sweep against Faulkner but misses and then defends the next ball to mid-on. He flicks the third ball fine on the leg side and get three runs.
Faulkner then breaks Bell's resistance, who plays all over a straight delivery to be bowled for 91 from 115 balls, having hit seven fours.
Eoin Morgan defends the last two balls of that over, another good one from Faulkner, giving away three runs, while picking up a wicket.
England 189-3 (38 overs) vs Australia
Root tries to play the reverse lap sweep against Faulkner but misses and then defends the next ball to mid-on. He flicks the third ball fine on the leg side and get three runs.
Faulkner then breaks Bell's resistance, who plays all over a straight delivery to be bowled for 91 from 115 balls, having hit seven fours.
Eoin Morgan defends the last two balls of that over, another good one from Faulkner, giving away three runs, while picking up a wicket.
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England 186-2 (37 overs) vs Australia
Clint McKay is back for another spell. He was good in his first spell, bowling five overs for 18 runs.
He continues to keep it tight, giving away six singles as England are still unable to break free.
Bell is closing in on his hundred, reaching 91 from 114 balls, while Root is on nine from 11 balls.
England 186-2 (37 overs) vs Australia
Clint McKay is back for another spell. He was good in his first spell, bowling five overs for 18 runs.
He continues to keep it tight, giving away six singles as England are still unable to break free.
Bell is closing in on his hundred, reaching 91 from 114 balls, while Root is on nine from 11 balls.
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England 180-2 (36 overs) vs Australia
The five overs of Batting Powerplay come into effect now. Starc to bowl and Bell gets one from the first delivery to thirdman. England will need to take a few risks to take advantage of the fielding restriction in the Powerplay overs.
The young Root scoops a full length delivery over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. That was a brave shot to shuffle across and attempt that shot to a delivery outside the off-stump!
Starc follows that up with two dot balls to keep it down to seven runs from the over.
England 180-2 (36 overs) vs Australia
The five overs of Batting Powerplay come into effect now. Starc to bowl and Bell gets one from the first delivery to thirdman. England will need to take a few risks to take advantage of the fielding restriction in the Powerplay overs.
The young Root scoops a full length delivery over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. That was a brave shot to shuffle across and attempt that shot to a delivery outside the off-stump!
Starc follows that up with two dot balls to keep it down to seven runs from the over.
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England 173-2 (35 overs) vs Australia
Watson comes back. Bell steers the second ball to thirdman for one and few balls later new batsman Joe Root is hit on the shoulder by the slow bouncer. Just three runs from the over as England reach 173 for two after 35 overs.
England 173-2 (35 overs) vs Australia
Watson comes back. Bell steers the second ball to thirdman for one and few balls later new batsman Joe Root is hit on the shoulder by the slow bouncer. Just three runs from the over as England reach 173 for two after 35 overs.
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England 170-2 (34 overs) vs Australia
Starc breaks the partnership with the wicket of Trott, who throws his bat at a wide delivery but ends up edging it to the wicketkeeper Wade.
Trott made 43 from 56 balls, hitting just one boundary, as put on 111 runs from 22 overs for the second wicket with Bell.
Joe Root is the new batsman and he gets off the mark with a single.
The run rate is exactly five now as England reach 170 for two after 34 overs.
England 170-2 (34 overs) vs Australia
Starc breaks the partnership with the wicket of Trott, who throws his bat at a wide delivery but ends up edging it to the wicketkeeper Wade.
Trott made 43 from 56 balls, hitting just one boundary, as put on 111 runs from 22 overs for the second wicket with Bell.
Joe Root is the new batsman and he gets off the mark with a single.
The run rate is exactly five now as England reach 170 for two after 34 overs.
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England 163-1 (33 overs) vs Australia
Marsh starts with a wide down the leg side before Bell hits the next ball to the covers for one. Trott then takes a quick single to mid-on as the fielder is slow to get to the ball.
Bell picks one on the off-side before Trott shuffles across and flicks it to deep square leg for two runs.
England 163-1 (33 overs) vs Australia
Marsh starts with a wide down the leg side before Bell hits the next ball to the covers for one. Trott then takes a quick single to mid-on as the fielder is slow to get to the ball.
Bell picks one on the off-side before Trott shuffles across and flicks it to deep square leg for two runs.
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England 157-1 (32 overs) vs Australia
Starc comes back, for his third spell. Bell takes a single from the first ball to mid-off before Trott hits it through the covers for two. Starc then bowls a high bouncer to Trott which is ruled a wide by the umpires.
Trott pulls the fifth ball through square leg for two runs and then flicks the last ball through midwicket for another couple to bring up the 100-run partnership from 20.2 overs for the second wicket.
England 157-1 (32 overs) vs Australia
Starc comes back, for his third spell. Bell takes a single from the first ball to mid-off before Trott hits it through the covers for two. Starc then bowls a high bouncer to Trott which is ruled a wide by the umpires.
Trott pulls the fifth ball through square leg for two runs and then flicks the last ball through midwicket for another couple to bring up the 100-run partnership from 20.2 overs for the second wicket.
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England 149-1 (31 overs) vs Australia
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh into the attack now. Two singles before Marsh bowls a wide and then drops a tough catch on his follow as Bell, on 78, gets a lifeline.
Trott gets two runs from the last ball to make it seven runs from Marsh's first over.
England 149-1 (31 overs) vs Australia
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh into the attack now. Two singles before Marsh bowls a wide and then drops a tough catch on his follow as Bell, on 78, gets a lifeline.
Trott gets two runs from the last ball to make it seven runs from Marsh's first over.
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England 142-1 (30 overs) vs Australia
Johnson bowls a bouncer to Bell, who top edges the pull shot but luckily for him it goes over the keeper for a boundary. He mistimes the full toss to the leg side for just a single.
Trott flicks the fifth ball fine on the leg side for another couple before getting one to mid-off to get 10 runs from the over.
England are 142 for one after 30 overs with Trott on 26 from 41 balls, while Bell is on 77 from 98 balls.
England 142-1 (30 overs) vs Australia
Johnson bowls a bouncer to Bell, who top edges the pull shot but luckily for him it goes over the keeper for a boundary. He mistimes the full toss to the leg side for just a single.
Trott flicks the fifth ball fine on the leg side for another couple before getting one to mid-off to get 10 runs from the over.
England are 142 for one after 30 overs with Trott on 26 from 41 balls, while Bell is on 77 from 98 balls.
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England 132-1 (29 overs) vs Australia
Bell misses one on the pads as he tries to flick it fine but still manages to get two leg byes as the ball goes to the left of the keeper.
He steers the fifth ball fine beating the thirdman fielder, for his sixth boundary which takes his score to 70.
Some positives for England as nine runs come from that over including a four. Will they start taking a few risks now and try to maintain the tempo?
England 132-1 (29 overs) vs Australia
Bell misses one on the pads as he tries to flick it fine but still manages to get two leg byes as the ball goes to the left of the keeper.
He steers the fifth ball fine beating the thirdman fielder, for his sixth boundary which takes his score to 70.
Some positives for England as nine runs come from that over including a four. Will they start taking a few risks now and try to maintain the tempo?
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England 123-1 (28 overs) vs Australia
Bell brings some cheer to the England dressing room as he slices a wide delivery from Johnson over point for a boundary. The next ball is again a good drive but this time it is stopped by the cover fielder and two balls later he can't beat point. He pulls the fifth ball to fine leg for one as just five runs come from the over despite the boundary.
England 123-1 (28 overs) vs Australia
Bell brings some cheer to the England dressing room as he slices a wide delivery from Johnson over point for a boundary. The next ball is again a good drive but this time it is stopped by the cover fielder and two balls later he can't beat point. He pulls the fifth ball to fine leg for one as just five runs come from the over despite the boundary.
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England 118-1 (27 overs) vs Australia
Watson comes back for his second spell. The mid-on and mid-off are inside the circle possibly tempting the two batsmen to take a chance.
Bell and Trott open the face and steer the first two balls to thirdman for one followed by two dot balls.
Watson bowls a good slow leg cutter which beats Bell outside the off-stump. He chips down to the last ball but taps it towards point for one.
England 118-1 (27 overs) vs Australia
Watson comes back for his second spell. The mid-on and mid-off are inside the circle possibly tempting the two batsmen to take a chance.
Bell and Trott open the face and steer the first two balls to thirdman for one followed by two dot balls.
Watson bowls a good slow leg cutter which beats Bell outside the off-stump. He chips down to the last ball but taps it towards point for one.
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England 115-1 (26 overs) vs Australia
The partnership is 54 runs from 13.2 overs at exactly four runs per over. Australia bring back Johnson, looking to break the partnership which is not threatening but building a solid base for the middle and lower order.
Maybe England leaving it a little bit too much for the end overs for the likes of Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan, who are renowned for their power hitting in the final overs.
Four singles from the Johnson over as England continue their slow progress to reach 115 for one after 26 overs.
England 115-1 (26 overs) vs Australia
The partnership is 54 runs from 13.2 overs at exactly four runs per over. Australia bring back Johnson, looking to break the partnership which is not threatening but building a solid base for the middle and lower order.
Maybe England leaving it a little bit too much for the end overs for the likes of Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan, who are renowned for their power hitting in the final overs.
Four singles from the Johnson over as England continue their slow progress to reach 115 for one after 26 overs.
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England 111-1 (25 overs) vs Australia
Bell sweeps the first ball from Voges through square leg for a couple and then drives it down to long-off for one. Three more singles as six runs come from that over to take the score to 111 for one after 25 overs.
Bell has moved to 56 from 77 balls, while Trott is struggling on 18 from 32 balls.
England 111-1 (25 overs) vs Australia
Bell sweeps the first ball from Voges through square leg for a couple and then drives it down to long-off for one. Three more singles as six runs come from that over to take the score to 111 for one after 25 overs.
Bell has moved to 56 from 77 balls, while Trott is struggling on 18 from 32 balls.
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England 105-1 (24 overs) vs Australia
England got their second fifty from 83 balls as against the 56 balls for the first fifty.
Faulker's fourth over goes to script as England collect four runs from that over, once again without taking any risks, not looking to break the shackles.
Wonder what the England supporters would be feeling with their batsmen content to let the game slip?
England 105-1 (24 overs) vs Australia
England got their second fifty from 83 balls as against the 56 balls for the first fifty.
Faulker's fourth over goes to script as England collect four runs from that over, once again without taking any risks, not looking to break the shackles.
Wonder what the England supporters would be feeling with their batsmen content to let the game slip?
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England 100-1 (23 overs) vs Australia
Voges continues to keep the batsmen tied down as he starts with three dot balls to Bell. Sourav Ganguly in the commentary cannot believe what is happening out in the middle. "Three dot balls by the left-arm spinner, that is a crime. You got to him into the stands," he says.
But Bell and Trott are happy to pick singles at the moment. Bell brings up his half-century from 70 balls as England reach 100 for one after 23 overs.
England 100-1 (23 overs) vs Australia
Voges continues to keep the batsmen tied down as he starts with three dot balls to Bell. Sourav Ganguly in the commentary cannot believe what is happening out in the middle. "Three dot balls by the left-arm spinner, that is a crime. You got to him into the stands," he says.
But Bell and Trott are happy to pick singles at the moment. Bell brings up his half-century from 70 balls as England reach 100 for one after 23 overs.
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England 97-1 (22 overs) vs Australia
Bell releases some pressure as he pulls a short ball from Faulkner through midwicket for a four. The dot balls continue before Bell steers the fifth ball to thirdman for one as six runs come from that over.
England 97-1 (22 overs) vs Australia
Bell releases some pressure as he pulls a short ball from Faulkner through midwicket for a four. The dot balls continue before Bell steers the fifth ball to thirdman for one as six runs come from that over.
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England 91-1 (21 overs) vs Australia
Part-time left-arm spinner Adam Voges comes into the attack now. He starts with two dot balls before Bell paddles him fine for two runs. He hits the next ball through the covers for another couple.
Bell plays out two dot balls as Voges concedes just four runs in his first over.
England 91-1 (21 overs) vs Australia
Part-time left-arm spinner Adam Voges comes into the attack now. He starts with two dot balls before Bell paddles him fine for two runs. He hits the next ball through the covers for another couple.
Bell plays out two dot balls as Voges concedes just four runs in his first over.
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England 87-1 (20 overs) vs Australia
Bell flicks Faulkner through midwicket for one before Trott charges down the track and tries to blast it through the off-side but misses. Two more singles as England reach 87 for one after 20 overs.
Bell is on 39 from 55 balls, and Trott is on 11 from 24 balls.
England have scored 33 runs from the last 10 overs to lose the momentum after a decent start.
England 87-1 (20 overs) vs Australia
Bell flicks Faulkner through midwicket for one before Trott charges down the track and tries to blast it through the off-side but misses. Two more singles as England reach 87 for one after 20 overs.
Bell is on 39 from 55 balls, and Trott is on 11 from 24 balls.
England have scored 33 runs from the last 10 overs to lose the momentum after a decent start.
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England 84-1 (19 overs) vs Australia
Starc keeps it simple, bowling on the stumps and giving away just four singles. Trott and Bell collect two singles each on the off-side as Australia continue to string tight overs and build up the pressure.
England 84-1 (19 overs) vs Australia
Starc keeps it simple, bowling on the stumps and giving away just four singles. Trott and Bell collect two singles each on the off-side as Australia continue to string tight overs and build up the pressure.
16:30
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England 80-1 (18 overs) vs Australia
Finally, James Faulkner comes into the attack, in the 18th over. He replaces Watson, who bowled a good first spell of one for 14 in four overs.
Six runs from Faulkner's first over as Bell and Trott continue to milk the bowling around without taking any risks.
England showing not urgency at all, trying to build a partnership in the middle overs, while Australia are content to keep things quiet.
England 80-1 (18 overs) vs Australia
Finally, James Faulkner comes into the attack, in the 18th over. He replaces Watson, who bowled a good first spell of one for 14 in four overs.
Six runs from Faulkner's first over as Bell and Trott continue to milk the bowling around without taking any risks.
England showing not urgency at all, trying to build a partnership in the middle overs, while Australia are content to keep things quiet.
16:27
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England 74-1 (17 overs) vs Australia
Three dot balls in a row to Trott as Starc finds some control in his second spell. Trott breaks the shackles somewhat as he hits a boundary through the covers, the first after nearly eight overs.
England 74-1 (17 overs) vs Australia
Three dot balls in a row to Trott as Starc finds some control in his second spell. Trott breaks the shackles somewhat as he hits a boundary through the covers, the first after nearly eight overs.
16:21
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England 70-1 (16 overs) vs Australia
It's only singles at the moment for England and that too few and far in between. Watson concedes just two singles in his fourth over as England's run rate continues to dip.
Just six boundaries hit in 16 overs, with the last being hit in the ninth over.
Bell is on 32 from 45 balls, while Trott is three from 10 balls. They need a couple of big overs to break the shackles and get their innings back on track.
England 70-1 (16 overs) vs Australia
It's only singles at the moment for England and that too few and far in between. Watson concedes just two singles in his fourth over as England's run rate continues to dip.
Just six boundaries hit in 16 overs, with the last being hit in the ninth over.
Bell is on 32 from 45 balls, while Trott is three from 10 balls. They need a couple of big overs to break the shackles and get their innings back on track.
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England 68-1 (15 overs) vs Australia
Starc returns for his second spell after bowling just two overs with the new ball. Two singles from the first two balls before Bell lofts it gently over the short cover fielder for a couple followed by one as five runs come from the over.
England 68-1 (15 overs) vs Australia
Starc returns for his second spell after bowling just two overs with the new ball. Two singles from the first two balls before Bell lofts it gently over the short cover fielder for a couple followed by one as five runs come from the over.
16:09
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England 63-1 (14 overs) vs Australia
Just six boundaries in the England innings so far. Bell flicks Watson through the leg side for a couple and three balls later gets it to fine leg for one.
Jonathan Trott is struck on the pads from the last ball of the over but the huge appeal from LBW from Watson is turned down.
England 63-1 (14 overs) vs Australia
Just six boundaries in the England innings so far. Bell flicks Watson through the leg side for a couple and three balls later gets it to fine leg for one.
Jonathan Trott is struck on the pads from the last ball of the over but the huge appeal from LBW from Watson is turned down.
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England 60-1 (13 overs) vs Australia
McKay gives away just three singles in his fifth over as Australia inch their way back with some tight overs, forcing England's batsmen to commit a mistake or two.
England have scored just 15 runs from the last five overs, while losing a wicket, to reach 60 for one after 13 overs.
England 60-1 (13 overs) vs Australia
McKay gives away just three singles in his fifth over as Australia inch their way back with some tight overs, forcing England's batsmen to commit a mistake or two.
England have scored just 15 runs from the last five overs, while losing a wicket, to reach 60 for one after 13 overs.
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England 57-1 (12 overs) vs Australia
Watson provides Australia with the first breakthrough as he gets the wicket of Cook, who is caught behind for 30 from 42 balls, having hit three fours.
England are feeling the pressure as just a single comes from that over, while losing the wicket of Cook.
England 57-1 (12 overs) vs Australia
Watson provides Australia with the first breakthrough as he gets the wicket of Cook, who is caught behind for 30 from 42 balls, having hit three fours.
England are feeling the pressure as just a single comes from that over, while losing the wicket of Cook.
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England 56-0 (11 overs) vs Australia
McKay continues to be economical as Australia look to build the pressure. McKay concedes just two singles in his fourth over as England lose the momentum somewhat in the last few overs.
England 56-0 (11 overs) vs Australia
McKay continues to be economical as Australia look to build the pressure. McKay concedes just two singles in his fourth over as England lose the momentum somewhat in the last few overs.
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England 54-0 (10 overs) vs Australia
Shane Watson brought into the attack to replace Johnson, who has bowled a good first spell of four overs for 15 runs.
He starts with a poor delivery, a wide half-volley, which Bell hits back past the bowler for a four to bring up England's 50.
Two singles before Bell cuts it past point for another two runs.
England are 54 for no loss after 10 overs with Bell on 21 from 26 balls and Cook on 29 from 35 balls with both batsmen having hit three fours each.
England 54-0 (10 overs) vs Australia
Shane Watson brought into the attack to replace Johnson, who has bowled a good first spell of four overs for 15 runs.
He starts with a poor delivery, a wide half-volley, which Bell hits back past the bowler for a four to bring up England's 50.
Two singles before Bell cuts it past point for another two runs.
England are 54 for no loss after 10 overs with Bell on 21 from 26 balls and Cook on 29 from 35 balls with both batsmen having hit three fours each.
15:46
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England 46-0 (9 overs) vs Australia
Bell gets a thick outside edge as he throws his bat at a wide delivery from McKay and it runs down to thirdman for one. Cook cuts a short wide ball but Warner comes up with a superb save at point to stop a certain boundary.
A good over from McKay conceding just a single.
England 46-0 (9 overs) vs Australia
Bell gets a thick outside edge as he throws his bat at a wide delivery from McKay and it runs down to thirdman for one. Cook cuts a short wide ball but Warner comes up with a superb save at point to stop a certain boundary.
A good over from McKay conceding just a single.
15:39
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England 45-0 (8 overs) vs Australia
Johnson offers Cook some width who is quick to send it crashing through extra cover for another four followed by a single to deep square leg.
A single each for the two batsmen before Cook flicks it through square leg for two runs as England reach 45 for no loss after eight overs.
England 45-0 (8 overs) vs Australia
Johnson offers Cook some width who is quick to send it crashing through extra cover for another four followed by a single to deep square leg.
A single each for the two batsmen before Cook flicks it through square leg for two runs as England reach 45 for no loss after eight overs.
15:35
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England 36-0 (7 overs) vs Australia
Cook is looking to bide his time as he collects another easy single on the leg side and Bell gets another one past point. Cook then despatches a half-volley through the off-side for his second boundary as McKay errs with his length.
England 36-0 (7 overs) vs Australia
Cook is looking to bide his time as he collects another easy single on the leg side and Bell gets another one past point. Cook then despatches a half-volley through the off-side for his second boundary as McKay errs with his length.
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England 30-0 (6 overs) vs Australia
Johnson will continue. Cook hits the third ball through the leg side for a couple and gets a leg bye from the next ball as he misses the flick.
Bell watchfully plays out the last two balls. Johnson has conceded just seven runs from his three overs.
England 30-0 (6 overs) vs Australia
Johnson will continue. Cook hits the third ball through the leg side for a couple and gets a leg bye from the next ball as he misses the flick.
Bell watchfully plays out the last two balls. Johnson has conceded just seven runs from his three overs.
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England 27-0 (5 overs) vs Australia
Clint Mckay comes into the attack replacing Starc, who has bowled a disappointing first spell of 15 runs for two runs.
McKay starts with a wide before Bell blocks the next ball. Bell lofts it over the off-side for two runs before driving the next perfectly in the gap through the covers for a boundary.
He edges the last ball but it falls short of the fielder at second slip.
England 27-0 (5 overs) vs Australia
Clint Mckay comes into the attack replacing Starc, who has bowled a disappointing first spell of 15 runs for two runs.
McKay starts with a wide before Bell blocks the next ball. Bell lofts it over the off-side for two runs before driving the next perfectly in the gap through the covers for a boundary.
He edges the last ball but it falls short of the fielder at second slip.
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England 20-0 (4 overs) vs Australia
Johnson getting a bit of shape tempting Cook to flash his bat a wide one and is beaten again. He flicks the third ball through the leg side for a couple followed by a single.
Johnson gets one to bounce a bit extra as Bell fends it towards gully for one.
England 20-0 (4 overs) vs Australia
Johnson getting a bit of shape tempting Cook to flash his bat a wide one and is beaten again. He flicks the third ball through the leg side for a couple followed by a single.
Johnson gets one to bounce a bit extra as Bell fends it towards gully for one.
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England 16-0 (3 overs) vs Australia
Cook defends the first ball before he defends the next ball to point. Bell is halfway down the pitch but David Warner hit the stumps at the striker's end and England get two runs. And hold on, Starc has overstepped for a no-ball and also gift England a free hit.
Cook lofts the free hit back over the bowler's head but hasn't timed it well enough for a couple.
Starc gets one to bounce a bit more as Cook edges it but it flies past second slip for a single to thirdman.
Bell is off the mark in some style with his trademark drive through the covers for a boundary.
England 16-0 (3 overs) vs Australia
Cook defends the first ball before he defends the next ball to point. Bell is halfway down the pitch but David Warner hit the stumps at the striker's end and England get two runs. And hold on, Starc has overstepped for a no-ball and also gift England a free hit.
Cook lofts the free hit back over the bowler's head but hasn't timed it well enough for a couple.
Starc gets one to bounce a bit more as Cook edges it but it flies past second slip for a single to thirdman.
Bell is off the mark in some style with his trademark drive through the covers for a boundary.
15:10
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England 6-0 (2 overs) vs Australia
Mitchell Johnson comes in to bowl the second over. Cook offers no shot to the first ball before flicking the next to short fine leg. Johnson pitches it up and Cook gently taps it to mid-off and defends the next one.
Johnson then nearly gets Cook to edge one as the outswinger beats him before the last ball is hit to thirdman for one.
England 6-0 (2 overs) vs Australia
Mitchell Johnson comes in to bowl the second over. Cook offers no shot to the first ball before flicking the next to short fine leg. Johnson pitches it up and Cook gently taps it to mid-off and defends the next one.
Johnson then nearly gets Cook to edge one as the outswinger beats him before the last ball is hit to thirdman for one.
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England 5-0 (1 over) vs Australia
Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc to bowl the first over for Australia. The first ball is on the pads and Alastair Cook flicks it square on the leg side to start the match off with a boundary. Cook lets the next ball go before hitting one to fine leg for a single.
Ian Bell offers no shot to the fourth ball, gentle outswinger outside the off-stump. He defends the last two balls as five runs come from the first over.
England 5-0 (1 over) vs Australia
Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc to bowl the first over for Australia. The first ball is on the pads and Alastair Cook flicks it square on the leg side to start the match off with a boundary. Cook lets the next ball go before hitting one to fine leg for a single.
Ian Bell offers no shot to the fourth ball, gentle outswinger outside the off-stump. He defends the last two balls as five runs come from the first over.
14:57
The Edgbaston pitch is full of runs and batsmen from both teams will enjoy out in the middle.
"Both teams will enjoy batting on this wicket. Don't be surprised if a total of more than 300 is posted," says Tom Moody in his pitch analysis.
England skipper Alastair Cook believes the pitch might offer some turn in the second half of the match.
"It looks a really good wicket. Later on the game it might turn a bit, so we're expecting lots of runs. It's going to be a tough game; it's a very important game."
"Both teams will enjoy batting on this wicket. Don't be surprised if a total of more than 300 is posted," says Tom Moody in his pitch analysis.
England skipper Alastair Cook believes the pitch might offer some turn in the second half of the match.
"It looks a really good wicket. Later on the game it might turn a bit, so we're expecting lots of runs. It's going to be a tough game; it's a very important game."
14:51
England captain Alastair Cook has won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in the Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Birmingham, on Saturday.
Off-spinner Graeme Swann misses out because of injury when pacer Steven Finn has been left out. James Tredwell comes in for Swann, while England bolster their batting by including all-rounder Ravi Bopara.
Australia are without captain Michael Clarke which means George Bailey will lead the side. They have retained the same team which was beaten by India in the warm-up match.
Off-spinner Graeme Swann misses out because of injury when pacer Steven Finn has been left out. James Tredwell comes in for Swann, while England bolster their batting by including all-rounder Ravi Bopara.
Australia are without captain Michael Clarke which means George Bailey will lead the side. They have retained the same team which was beaten by India in the warm-up match.
14:46
"Graeme Swann is missing with a sore back and Steven Finn has been left out on form," confirm ECB on Twitter.
Paul Newman provides more details on Swann's injury.
"Sounds like Swann's back problem was indeed a late development. Woke up with spasms this morning," he writes on Twitter.
Paul Newman provides more details on Swann's injury.
"Sounds like Swann's back problem was indeed a late development. Woke up with spasms this morning," he writes on Twitter.
14:44
Check out the two teams:
Australia: George Bailey (captain), David Warner, Shane Watson, Phillip Hughes, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade, James Faulkner, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Clint McKay.
England: Alastair Cook (captain), Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara, Jos Buttler, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, James Tredwell, James Anderson.
Australia: George Bailey (captain), David Warner, Shane Watson, Phillip Hughes, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade, James Faulkner, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Clint McKay.
England: Alastair Cook (captain), Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara, Jos Buttler, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, James Tredwell, James Anderson.
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