By CricketCountry Staff
England have defeated Australia by eight wikets to win the fourth One-Day Internationals (ODI) and clinch the series at Chester-Le-Street on Saturday.
Published: Jul 07, 2012, 10:50 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 07, 2012, 10:50 PM (IST)
Ian Bell top scored for England with 69 runs in the run chase © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Chester-Le-Street: Jul 7, 2012
England have defeated Australia by eight wikets to win the fourth One-Day Internationals (ODI) and clinch the series at Chester-Le-Street on Saturday.
Winning the toss, England opted to bowl first. Australian struggled as Steve Finn rattled the top order.
Finn ended with figures of four wickets conceding just 37 runs as Australia managed only 200 runs for the loss of nine wickets in fifty overs. David Hussey top scored for Australia with 70 runs.
Chasing a low score, England managed to cross the finish line without much hassles. Opener Ian Bell top scored with 69 runs while Jonathan Trott added 64 runs in the 66-run partnership for the second wicket.
England lead the five-match ODI series 3-0.
Brief Score: Australia 200 for 9 in 50 overs (David Hussey 70, Michael Clarke 43; Steve Finn 4 for 37) lost to England 201 for 2 in 47.5 overs (Ian Bell 69, Jonathan Trott 64; Clint McKay 2 for 29) by 8 wickets
