World Cup 2015 Photos

World Cup 2015: Australia Crush England by 111 Runs

February 14, 2015 16:57

Australians outclassed England in every department of the game to secure a win in their opening match of the World Cup.

After scoring 342/9, the bowlers rose to the ocassion and bowled England out for 231.

A look at some of the key moments from the Pool A match. (All images courtesy Getty)

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Australians outclassed England in every department of the game to secure a win in their opening match of the World Cup.

After scoring 342/9, the bowlers rose to the ocassion and bowled England out for 231.

A look at some of the key moments from the Pool A match. (All images courtesy Getty)
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Aaron Finch began the batting explosion after England opted to bowl.
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Finch was dropped in the first over and he made the most of the lifeline - treating pace and spin with equal ferocity.
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Stuart Broad struck terror at the other end by claiming two quick wickets including that of David Warner.
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Finch though was quite unstoppable and he went on to score a ton in his maiden World Cup match.
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At the other end, Bailey had some tough moments but he helped himself to 55 runs nonetheless.
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Michael Clarke is seen here enjoying the batting display in the middle.
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Glenn Maxwell was next in the assault line and he hit 66 off 40 to propel the innings towards its end.
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Wild swings in the final over though gave Steve Finn three wickets from three balls as Australia finished innings on 342/9.
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England's reply got off to the worst possible start when Moeen Ali fell for 10 to Mitchell Starc.
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The other opener in Ian Bell tried to mount a resistance but he could not build on his 36.
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Australian fielding was a class apart and the team soon grabbed the edge.
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The real architect of England's batting implosion was Mitchell Marsh.
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Marsh claimed two wickets in two deliveries to peg England back.
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Marsh would eventually finish with five wickets from the match.
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James Taylor had a free hand to play the shots he wanted and he would remain unbeaten on 98 as England folded for 231.
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Aussie coach Darren Lehmann was perhaps the happiest man at MCG as his boys proved why they are the favourites to win the World Cup. While Aussies next face Bangladesh, England are up against New Zealand.

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World Cup 2015 Photos

World Cup 2015: Australia Crush England by 111 Runs

Australians outclassed England in every department of the game to secure a win in their opening match of the World Cup.After scoring 342/9, the bowlers rose to the ocassion and bowled England out for 231. A look at some of the key moments from the Pool A match. (All images courtesy Getty)

Australians outclassed England in every department of the game to secure a win in their opening match of the World Cup.

After scoring 342/9, the bowlers rose to the ocassion and bowled England out for 231.

A look at some of the key moments from the Pool A match. (All images courtesy Getty)