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Stokes Inspires Poms to First Win

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Ben Stokes has starred for England in the fourth ODI between England and Australia to give the Poms a much needed first win after losing 8 straight games! Australia were resting their best players which pumped up the Poms to win. Resting was the likes of David Warner, Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Xavier Doherty and Clint McKay.

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first on what looked like a good WACA pitch for batting. England were off to a flyer though putting on 85 in quick succession before Alastair Cook was bowled attempting a slog. This brought Ben Stokes to the crease who batted beautifully for 70. Ian Bell also performed with 55 but Gary Ballance couldn’t get going with 18. Ravi Bopara’s innings was cut short when he skied one for 3. Eoin Morgan was in good touch for a run-a ball 33 otherwise it was Jos Buttler who whacked 71 off 43 balls to get England to a very competitive 316/8 with Australia helping bowling 16 wides too many. James Faulkner took 4 wickets for Aus starring with the ball!

Australia’s big heave was off to a good start with the run rate right up there before Shaun Marsh fell for 15 and Australia had to consolidate. Matthew Wade joined a well set Aaron Finch at the crease who was playing maturely. Matthew Wade was struggling for 23 and George Bailey was in and out for 11. Steve Smith couldn’t get going for 19 but Aaron Finch could rocking up his 2nd beautiful hundred of the series scoring 108 and batting sensibly. Glenn Maxwell only made 26 and then it was all downhill as the Aussies were bowled out for 259 with Ben Stokes taking 4 wickets and stealing man of the match for his 70 and his wickets.

This win is great for cricket, great for England and also great for Australia because it goes to show you can’t go out there and win every game. The opposition will eventually claw their way back into the contest! That’s it for now, see you next time!



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