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Australia beat England by 64 runs

The match number 32 of the ICC World Cup 2019 featured host England facing five-times world champs Australia at the Lord’s in London. Defending champions Australia beat England by 64 runs and becomes the first team to qualify for the semi-finals. On the other hand, host England will still have to struggle to secure a spot in the semis. So, take a look at the gist of the #ENGvAUS game

Australia beat England by 64 runs

England won the toss and chose to field first against Australia.

Australia beat England by 64 runs

Australia openers Aaron Finch and David Warner comes out to face English bowling attack. They give Aussies a steady start and added 123 runs for the first wicket.

Australia beat England by 64 runs

The highest scorer from the Australian side was Aaron Finch who smashed 15th ODI century and second in this world.

Australia beat England by 64 runs

Chris Woakes becomes the highest wicket taker for England while Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali took one wicket each.

Australia beat England by 64 runs

In reply, England openers James Vince and Jonny Bairstow comes out in the middle to chase down 286 run target.

Australia beat England by 64 runs

But, it was Behrendorff who puts first dent to English innings in James Vince in the very first over. He becomes the highest wicket-taker of the match with five wickets in 10 overs.

Australia beat England by 64 runs

But, it was Behrendorff who puts first dent to English innings in James Vince in the very first over. He becomes the highest wicket-taker of the match with five wickets in 10 overs. Aaron Finch becomes the Player of the Match for his magnificent century.