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Australia vs England ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Pool A match at Melbourne: Australia lose back-to-back wickets

David Warner and Shane Watson were dismissed off consecutive deliveries of Stuart Broad.

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Published: Feb 14, 2015, 09:49 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 14, 2015, 09:51 AM (IST)

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David Warner couldn’t capitalise on his decent start © Getty Images

Stuart Broad has given England a double strike as he dismisses opener David Warner and Shane Watson off consecutive deliveries. This is a huge blow for Australia, especially after the openers had gotten their team off to s brilliant start. England will be very happy with this and will want to pick up a few more wickets while they have the momentum with them. Live Updates: Australia vs England Pool A match at Melbourne

Aaron Finch is still out there and he will look to consolidate on his good start. Warner will be disappointed after he couldn’t capitalise despite getting off to a decent start. Broad was on a hat-trick but new batsman Steven Smith negotiated the hat-trick ball safely and ensured that there were no further damages. Live Scorecard of  Australia vs England 2nd ODI Pool A match at Melbourne

England decided to bowl after winning the match earlier. George Bailey is leading Australia as Michael Clarke has decided to stay out of the opening game as a precautionary measure, but is hopeful to make it in the next Pool A match. England will hope for a change of fortune and beat the co-hosts and make a good start to their ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 campaign. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE

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