England beat Australia by 8 wickets to win 4th ODI

England beat Australia by 8 wickets to win 4th ODI
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Summary England won the series by 3-0 lead in this five-match campaign.

England thrashed Australia by eight wickets to win the fourth one-day international on Saturday.England, set 201 for victory, finished on 201 for two with Jonathan Trott 64 not out after sharing a second-wicket stand of 66 with Warwickshire colleague Ian Bell (69).Ravi Bopara was 33 not out after adding an unbroken 65 with Trott.Earlier Australia, made 200 for nine after losing the toss.Fast bowler Steven Finn led Englands attack with four for 37.The tourists were indebted to David Husseys 70 for helping them recover from 96 for six.England had to win this series 5-0 to replace Australia at the top of the one-day international rankings this campaign but rain put paid to their hopes when Wednesdays third match at Edgbaston was washed out without a ball bowled.This series concludes at Manchesters Old Trafford ground on Tuesday.
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