Melbourne, Feb 14: Co-hosts and World No.1 side Australia showed why they are being considered the favourites by thrashing traditional rivals England by a 111 runs in the cricket World Cup opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here Saturday.
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Opener Aaron Finch's (135) century and pace bowler Mitchell Marsh's (5-33) five-wicket haul set up a comprehensive victory for Australia. Chasing a mammoth 343 runs, England were bowled out for 231 in only 41.5 overs at the iconic stadium. (Match 1: New Zealand win)
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