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Finch, Marsh star as Aussies hammer England

Australia's David Warner (L), Brad Haddin (2nd L), Steve Smith (2nd R) and Mitchell Marsh (R) celebrate the dismissal of England's batsman Eoin Morgan during the Pool A 2015 Cricket World Cup match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on February 14, 2015.

Mitchell Marsh proved the unlikely bowling star and Aaron Finch blasted the first ton of the World Cup as Australia crushed England by 111 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday.

The tournament favourites ruthlessly swept to victory in their opening Pool A match by posting their highest-ever one-day international total against England of 342 for nine.
They then dismissed their hapless arch-rivals for 231 with more than eight overs to spare.

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