Tense finish hides dour contest
The ECB has taken it upon itself to destroy 50-over cricket, and they really do have a point. For 92 out of 100 overs, this was as awful as any international contest can be
04/09Result
1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England and Scotland at London, Sep 4 2009
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![England]( "England")
256/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
04/09Result
1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England and Scotland at London, Sep 4 2009
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![England]( "England")
256/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Rashid maturity impresses Aussies
Ever since he claimed six wickets on debut for Yorkshire at Scarborough in 2006, Adil Rashid has been the coming man of English cricket
Ferguson settling into key role
Callum Ferguson is still new to international cricket but is rapidly becoming a stable and reliable presence in Australia's changing batting line-up
Timing the key for Clarke's future
Michael Clarke may be the captain in waiting, but Australia need to ensure he rediscovers his hustle at the crease before leading full-time in one-day cricket
Strauss expects another gripper
Andrew Strauss's first day back at the scene of his greatest triumph as England captain was spent fielding inquiries about the state of Joe Denly's knee, while defending his team against accusations of foolishness for persisting with their habit of playin
Preview
Australia primed to end tour on a high
Andrew Miller previews the first ODI between England and Australia at The Oval