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Australia wrap up series with 72-run victory over England

On a tricky wicket at the SCG, Steve Smith continued the form he showed in Australia’s six-wicket win in Adelaide with a hard-fought 94 to help Australia to 280-8. The target always looked difficult on a surface that was playing slow with the occasional bad bounce

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Australia players celebrate their win during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pic/AFP

Australia players celebrate their win during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pic/AFP

Australia wrapped up the three-match one-day international series with a comprehensive 72-run win over England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. 

Chasing 281 to level the series after Australia won the first match in Adelaide on Thursday, England appeared well on track as Sam Billings and James Vince shared a 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket. But once Vince was trapped lbw by stand-in Australian captain Josh Hazlewood for 60, the English imploded, losing 4-13 to virtually hand the Australians the match.

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