Dawid Malan‘s sensible century helped England attain a complete of 287/9 in 50 overs in opposition to Australia within the 1st ODI of the three-match sequence, on the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Put to bat first, England misplaced wickets in fast succession as openers Phil Salt and Jason Roy have been despatched again to the dugout inside 5 overs. Later, Malan anchored the innings and took England to whole. For Australia, Adam Zampa and Pat Cummins took three wickets every whereas Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis needed to accept a wicket every. Amid all this motion, one other incident which grabbed everybody’s consideration was Ashton Agar‘s direct-hit from level area.

In the thirty first over, Agar showcased his sensible fielding when he executed a direct-hit on the stumps, which caught Liam Dawson nicely brief off his crease.

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Coming to the match, England have been in bother at 20/2 after 4 overs when Malan strode to the crease. When he departed, they have been 259/8.

Malan’s 134, his second ODI century after the 125 he scored in opposition to the Netherlands in June, got here off 128 deliveries, together with 12 fours and 4 sixes.

Cummins, taking part in his first match as captain following Aaron Finch‘s retirement, would have been delighted by Australia’s begin to the innings.

They tied down the English opening pair with some tight line and size bowling, then made a double breakthrough.

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Cummins had Phil Salt caught at second slip by Steve Smith on the final ball of the fourth over and two balls later Mitchell Starc bowled the recalled Jason Roy with a stupendous supply that swung again late.

The Australian captain then put his aspect on prime when James Vince edged to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

At 31/3, England have been struggling however Malan stayed calm, beginning slowly after which selecting up the tempo because the shine went off the ball.

However, in the long run, the entire was not sufficient as Australia cruised dwelling, driving on the half-centuries scored by David Warner, Travis Head and Steve Smith.

(With AFP Inputs)