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Scotland vs England, Only ODI - Live Cricket Score

SCO 371/5 (50.0 Ovs)
 
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Lol, there was so much sport on the go yesterday that I completely forgot about this. It was a six run victory in the end. Super close but well done to Scotland!
 
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Australia in England for some shorter format matches (is all I can see in their fixtures).

1st ODI today. Starts 2pm our time. Should be on SS2.

Enjoyed the opening remarks by the CricInfo writer (obviously by a Pom):

11.55am: G'day cobbers, and welcome to the Friendly Series, hashtag: drawingalineunderTheLine. England and Australia are set to square off again, amid the usual hoopla - although it will be handshakes rather than clenched fists before the start, as Australia begin life under new coach Justin Langer and with Tim Paine in charge. Inevitably, however, a few wags in the vicinity of The Oval have already summoned the banter bus: with sandpaper boundary cards being handed out around the ground. That may not be the last reference to Australia's Newlands shenanigans over the next couple of weeks; for Australia's inexperienced squad, the best way to rise above the ribbing will be to follow up on Scotland's Edin-burgling of England at the weekend and give the No. 1-ranked ODI side a few things to think about. I'm Alan Gardner, on best behaviour, and I'll be joined by Andrew "Gnasher" McGlashan to bring you today's action.
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12.25pm: News on the bantz bonanza outside The Oval, from Mel Farrell: "Security aren't allowing the sandpaper into the ground. The official line is that it's ambush marketing - with the sticker on the other side - and so not allowed." I'll wager one or two might still make it through...
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http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...ralia-1st-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018/
 
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12.30pm: Australia win the toss and bat. "We're excited to be here in London," says Paine, "the lads have put in a lot of work." Neser is confirmed for a debut and Finch will open alongside Travis Head.

Eoin Morgan is happy, too, as he wanted to bowl. England have backed the same attack that got dismantled by Calum MacLeod and co on Sunday, Buttler for Billings the only change. "Today's a new day and hopefully we can rectify those mistakes," says Morgan, of their display in Edinburgh.

England: 1 Jonny Bairstow, 2 Jason Roy, 3 Alex Hales, 4 Joe Root, 5 Eoin Morgan (capt), 6 Jos Buttler (wk), 7 Moeen Ali, 8 David Willey, 9 Liam Plunkett, 10 Adil Rashid, 11 Mark Wood

Australia: 1 Aaron Finch, 2 Travis Head, 3 Shaun Marsh, 4 Marcus Stoinis, 5 Glenn Maxwell, 6 Tim Paine (capt & wk), 7 Ashton Agar, 8 Michael Neser, 9 Andrew Tye, 10 Kane Richardson, 11 Billy Stanlake
 
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Ali to Finch, OUT, tossed up invitingly, Finch opens his body to go up and over... but only skews a thick outside edge to short third man! AJ Finch c Wood b Ali 19 (24b 2x4 0x6) SR: 79.16
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IIRC, Finch had a rather poor run in the IPL. Was surprised to see his selection for this.
 
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Ali to Paine, OUT, oh dear, what was that from Paine?! Makes a pre-meditated move outside off, brings out the reverse-sweep... and lobs a gentle top edge to short third man! TD Paine c Wood b Ali 12 (19b 1x4 0x6) SR: 63.15
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At best it was high risk with the short third man in contention. As brain-farts go, in the context of the match situation, this was a massive blunder.
 
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Australia finish 214/10 in 47.0 overs. Only Maxwell with 62 with an innings of any consequence.

Australia made the Scots look like cricketing royalty :twisted:
 
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Australia finish 214/10 in 47.0 overs. Only Maxwell with 62 with an innings of any consequence.

Australia made the Scots look like cricketing royalty :twisted:
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haha... well England still has to get that... let's see.
 
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