Australian opening batsmen Aaron Finch scored his 9th century in ODI and also crossed 3000 ODI runs landmark. Aaron Finch ensured that the pressure goes back on England after all those early wickets. This has been a very dominating innings and he deserved to get there. Full ball from Rashid and he hammers it over long-on to go past his century. Excellent stuff from them! Australia 199 for 4 after 36 overs. Traditionally, Australians are used to England rolling out a staid and workmanlike 50-over team but things have markedly changed. These days, with the ODI format the No.1 priority for embattled coach Trevor Bayliss ahead of a home World Cup next year, England oozes with firepower particularly in the batting even without the services of suspended superstar all rounder Ben Stokes.
Unlike their demure Ashes team, England boast of vaunted explosive depth throughout their batting order and have packed the top order with dynamic pair Jason Roy and Alex Hales to bat in the top three, meaning star batsman Joe Root will slot into the No.4 position. Jos Buttler, another heavy hitter, is set to fill the role of 'floater' but is slated to come in at No.6.
England's attack isn't as formidable but contains considerably more variety than their popgun Test arsenal led by quicks Mark Wood, Liam Plunkett and brilliant spinner Adil Rashid - the leading ODI wicket-taker of the past three years. They will prey on an unsettled Australian batting order and should feel confident of making the necessary inroads.
