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Australia vs EnglandAustralia won by 78 runs MJ Clarke, 99 RT Ponting, 92 Australia saved their blushes by winning the 4th ODI against England after losing the first 3 in the 5-match series. Aussies won the match by 78 runs, and it was in the end a comprehensive win for the 4 time world champions. England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and chose to bowl first and set a target of 290 for the English team. Ponting played an inning of 92 while Clarke made 99 runs. Chasing the target, the English team made only 212 runs with all out. Yardey played an inning of 57 runs. Ryan Harris finished with a 5 wicket haul, knocking over England for just 212 runs and handing Australia a 78 run win, and the relief of not having to worry about the dreaded whitewash. Ryan Harris was named man of the match for his 5 wickets.
