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Live Cricket Score - England vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Cardiff

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Australia 304-10 (47.1 Ovs)
Kane Richardson  0 (1)
England 342-8
Liam Plunkett  9.1-1-53-4
England won by 38 runs
Roy registered his fifth ODI ton.
Roy registered his fifth ODI ton. © Getty

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HERE'S WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY -

Buttler: They were playing really well. 10 an over is very achievable, especially the way Marsh was going. We had to fight hard, but 40 runs was a good victory margin in the end. Adil took the pressure of bowling at the end, and Liam continues to be one of our strike bowlers. Always nice to contribute, enjoying the captaincy. Always need that extra fielder, but happy to do it and happy to go 2-0 up. We're just always striving to get better.

Bairstow (Man of the Match): There's never any complacency in our changeroom. We strive to get better ourselves and help each other out too. Bairstow was amazing to watch. It was nice to drop anchor and nudge it around a bit. It's obviously difficult with all the chopping and changing, but it's nice to bat with Bairstow.

PAINE: I don't think they were too many runs. The way Marsh played showed that it could've been chased. It's great that Agar came in and brought us back into the team. We needed a few more wickets in hand when Shaun got going, but it's hard when you have to play with the tail. Shaun did really well and Agar gave us a chance. First game, we didn't bat well, and today we didn't bowl well.

THAT'S THAT - ENGLAND WIN BY 38

So after a Marsh special, things came crashing down pretty quickly for Australia as they hand England a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Marsh scored 131 but the next best contribution came from Ashton Agar who scored 46. Australia lacked momentum, partnerships and were eventually shot down for 304 in chase of 342.

The win for England, however, was set up by Roy's ton and Buttler's blitz in the end that helped the team go past 340. Not to forget the crucial contribution of Bairstow early on that helped the team get going. Plunkett picked up four wickets to ensure Marsh's effort didn't cause an upset as the top-ranked ODI side picked up another win after a nervy three-wicket win in the first contest.

GAME. SET. MATCH? Plunkett has knocked out Paine and more importantly Marsh in space of three balls. They still need to score at more than 10 an over in the last four overs.

Last five overs, Marsh on fire and a manageable 53 more needed. This should be fun!

84 needed in the last eight overs. Marsh 115*. Agar 46*. Possible?

CENTURY FOR MARSH

Fifth ODI ton for Marsh but England clearly ahead here. His first in the last five years. Australia need to score more than 10 an over in the last ten overs and Marsh has only the lower-order to support him.

Australia 232 for 5.

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