England Beat Australia by Three Wickets to Win 1st ODI

England returned to winning ways after their shock six-run defeat by Scotland with a three-wicket victory over Australia in their one-day international series-opener at The Oval today.

London, Jun 13 (AFP) England returned to winning ways after their shock six-run defeat by Scotland with a three-wicket victory over Australia in their one-day international series-opener at The Oval today.

However, the world's top-ranked ODI side made desperately hard work of chasing down a modest target of 215 before finishing on 218 for seven, David Willey ending the match with a six as England went 1-0 up in this five-match series.

Earlier, England dismissed world champions Australia for just 214. (AFP)

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