Australia cruise to win over England

ODI Series

A superb Dawid Malan century was in vain as Australia cruised to a six-wicket win over England in their first One-day International at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Malan hit a stylish 134 as England made 287-9, but it never looked enough on a flat batting track that offered nothing for the bowlers. Australia were largely untroubled as they reached the target with 3.1 overs remaining. "It was a fantastic performance, a team performance," Australian captain Pat Cummins said. "We came in here really fresh and keen to get back into it." The England captain, who four days ago lifted the Twenty20 World Cup trophy at the MCG, said he wasn't concerned at the result. —