England through to World Cup final after thrashing Australia

Australia won the toss but that was the only thing that went their way in Edgbaston as they were bundled out for 223 before the hots got to the target with 17.5 overs and eight wickets to spare.

It was a clinical performance from England | AP

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11 Jul 2019, 4:15 pm

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Chris Woakes initiated the Australian collapse and finished with figures of 3/20 | AP

Alex Carey required several minutes of on-field treatment after being hit on the head early by a Jofra Archer bouncer | AP

Adil Rashid changed the complexion of the game with the dismissal of Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis in the same over | AP

Jofra Archer got the crucial wickets of Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell | AP

Steve Smith was the sole bright spot for Australia but even his 85 only got them to 223| AP

There was a minor injury concern for Bairstow | AP

Bairstow and Roy added another century partnership | AP

Starc set the record for most wickets at a single World Cup when he had Jonny Bairstow lbw | AP

Jason Roy fell 15 short of a well-deserved century | AP

Jason Roy could face disciplinary action after his actions following his dismissal | AP

England through to World Cup final after thrashing Australia

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