It’s not a huge surprise that England were a little off key today –Sunday’s champagne still bubbling round their nostrils. A near second-team attack couldn’t restrict Australia to a slightly below par 287 – though they did drag it into the final four overs. A fantastic innings by Malan kept England in the match, and Olly Stone bowled nicely and with speed.
Australia were awesome with the bat – fifties from Warner, Head and Smith ticked things along very nicely. Cummins celebrated his first ODI as captain with three wickets before chilling in the dug out as his top three knocked off an easy win. Join us for the next ODI on Friday/Saturday, thanks for all the messages, goodbye!.
Australia win by six wickets!
46.5 overs Australia 291-4 ( Smith 80, Green 20) Smith finishes things off with a shovel for four and a big fat six over long-on! England lose their very first game after being crowned T20 champions and Australia go 1-0 up in a three-match series.
