Game 9, Group B - Australia vs England at Cape Town

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Game 9, Group B - Australia vs England at Cape Town

This game well underway. England won the toss and decided to bat first. Today has seen a totally different Australian side with their bowling and fielding first rate. A loss today would see them out of the tournament and they've lifted to the occasion.

Andrew Flintoff top scored for England with 31 but that was it for the English batting line-up. The Australians bowled very well restricting England to 135 all out from their 20 overs.

Nathan Bracken took 3/16 for Australia with Mitchell Johnson taking 3/22, both those bowlers bowled four overs.

In reply, Australia are in complete control at 1/111 after 13 overs. Gilchrist has been the only wicket to fall for an entertaining 45 off just 28 deliveries. Matthew Hayden is 52 not out and Ricky Ponting is undefeated on 12.

Just 19 needed off 7 overs.
 
Re: Game 9, Group B - Australia vs England at Cape Town

Flintoff takes a nice caught and bowled to get rid of Ponting but it is too little too late and Andy Symonds finishes off the game with a single to complete the win for Australia.

They finish on 2/136 after 14.5 overs, ensuring victory by 8 wickets.

A great performance from the Aussies, they needed to win today against England and they have won in fine style.

Man of the Match was Nathan Bracken.
 
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