The cricketing fraternity was in a for a massive surprise on Tuesday, as England smashed the highest-ever total in One-Day Internationals against Australia.
The Eoin Morgan-led side dismantled Australia to storm their way to a record total.
It was carnage at Trent Bridge, as the hosts scored 481 for six. Whirlwind centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales, plus a 21-ball half-century from Eoin Morgan helped England eclipse the 444 for three they made at the same venue against Pakistan two years ago. Overall, England thrashed 41 fours and 21 sixes.
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Bairstow smashed 139 – his fourth ODI century in six games – while Hales hit 147. Bairstow’s knock came off 92 balls and contained 15 fours and five sixes.
On the other hand, Hales hit 16 fours and five sixes during his 147-run knock.