http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751 - 1st ODI – England bolster 272 runs – Live Score and Update
England 272/5 (50 ov) – Australia won the toss and chose to field
The much anticipated one-day series has finally kicked off between the mighty Australians and classy English, where the two top teams will be fighting it out in the five-match series, to see who is better in the 50-over format.
The series is being labelled as the prequel to the forthcoming Ashes series, the biggest and the bloodiest tournament between the two countries.
After winning the toss, Australia chose to field first at Lord's, London, in a bid to leave England flabbergasted by some outstanding bowling performance.
However, they were in for a surprise, as England openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/IR-Bell-c1597 pulled off an astounding opening partnership by jabbing 74 runs, leaving the Australian bowling attack utterly dejected.
Nonetheless, on the final delivery of the 17th over, Bell was removed by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brett-Lee-c48419, after hammering an innings of 41 runs.
Cook was then the next to walk back to the pavilion as he lost his wicket after smashing a resilient innings of 40 runs off 59 deliveries. The batsman left his side standing on a tally of 89 runs.
After this astounding opening stand, it was logical for England to rally a big total with the remaining batsmen playing beyond their limitations.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CJ-McKay-c1265, after batting a knock of 15 runs.
Trott was then joined by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/EJG-Morgan-c1419 as the two rallied another daunting partnership to add to Australia’s miseries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/XJ-Doherty-c2804 then decided it was time for him to open his account as he nabbed the prized wicket of Trott, who faltered after smacking 54 runs.
Meanwhile, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Morgan-c77707, pulled off a superb knock of 89 runs and stayed unbeaten as England bolstered an intimidating total of 272 runs for the loss of five wickets in 50-overs.
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