Wade powers Oz to big win
Matthew Wade's unbeaten 71 laid the platform for World Cup-holders Australia's 59-run win over England in the first one-day international in Southampton on Thursday.
Wade and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (40*) shared an unbroken stand of 112 in 13 overs to guide Australia to 305 for six.
England threatened at times during their chase but were eventually dismissed for 246 with 27 balls left in their innings when last man Steven Finn was bowled by Pat Cummins.
SCORES IN BRIEF
AUSTRALIA: 305 for 6 (Warner 59, Wade not out 71; Rashid 4-59)
ENGLAND: 246 all out in 46.3 overs (Roy 67, Taylor 49; Watson 2-39)
Result: Australia won by 59 runs
Man-of-the-match: Matthew Wade (AUS)
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