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England beat Australia by six wickets, lead ODI series 4-0

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AFP Chester-Le-Street (UK)
Last Updated : Jun 22 2018 | 1:50 AM IST

England beat Australia by six wickets to win the fourth one-day international at Chester-le-Street as they went 4-0 up in the series with one to play.

England, set a ground record 311 to win, finished on 314 for four after Jason Roy top-scored with 101 and fellow opener Jonny Bairstow made 79 yesterday.

Jos Buttler (54 not out) ended the match with 32 balls to spare when he hit a four off Michael Neser.

Earlier, Australia made 310 for eight, with both Aaron Finch (100) and Shaun Marsh (101) scoring centuries in an innings where England paceman David Willey took four wickets.

England will try to complete what would be their first 5-0 ODI series sweep of world champions Australia at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Brief scores
Australia 310-8, 50 overs (S Marsh 101, A Finch 100, T Head 63; D Willey 4-43)

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First Published: Jun 22 2018 | 1:50 AM IST

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