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England emphatic win over Aussies in the third ODI concludes with the 5 match series undefeated win over Australia as they are 3-0 and twoi matches ate still to go.

England 214 for 9 (Strauss 87, Bollinger 3-20, Tait 3-28) beat Australia 212 (Watson 61, Swann 4-37, Anderson 3-22) by one wicket

After recording comfortable victories at the Rose Bowl and Cardiff, Andrew Strauss’ men clawed into an unassailable series lead following a tense finish in Manchester.

Australia, surprisingly asked to bat first on a dry, flat surface, compiled a meager 212 all out – a total.

Captain Andrew Strauss struck 87 as England cruised to 185-4 with more than eight over’s still remaining, however the loss of five wickets for 18 runs left last pair Tim Bresnan and James Anderson needing 10 more for victory.

Yorkshire man Bresnan stepped up to the plate, edging James Hopes for four at the start of the final over to prompt scenes of celebration on the England balcony.

Earlier, Graeme Swann was the chief instigator of Australia’s batting demise with figures of 4-37, while Anderson (3-22) finished off the tail in quick time.

Source: cricinfo,