Australia beat England by 4 runs in 1st ODI - Ferguson hit half century

In a thrilling 1st ODI Australia beat England by 4 run on Friday, September 4, at The Oval. Australia made 260/5 in 50 overs while Emgland made 256/8 in 50 overs. Adil Rashid tried hard with 23 balls 31 runs gone in vain.

Australia invited to bat 1st got a slow start but Cameron White and Callum Ferguson hit half centuries with 53 and unbeaten 71 runs respectively helped them to recover. Hussey and Hopes hit quick runs in the end and the total to 260/5 in 50 overs.

For England, Ravi Bopra back in form with 49 runs but wickets at regular intervals kept them below required run rate which proved crucial in the end. Adil Rashid hit 23 balls 31 runs but unable to finish the game.

Australia 260 for 5 (Ferguson 71*, Collingwood 2-47) beat England 256 for 8 (Bopara 49, Shah 40, Johnson 3-24) by 4 runs

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