England turned in an impressive all-round team performance to beat Australia by four wickets in the second one-day international at the Gabba on Friday.

After restricting Australia to 270 for nine from their 50 overs, the English cruised past the total with 5.4 overs to spare.

All of England's batsmen contributed to the run chase, which was always in control following a 117-run second wicket partnership between Jonny Bairstow (60) and Alex Hales (57).

Joss Buttler (42), Morgan (21) and Chris Woakes (39 not out) all made handy contributions, while Joe Root held the innings together with a measured 46 not out.

SCORES IN BRIEF

AUSTRALIA: 270 for 9 in 50 overs (Finch 106, Marsh 36; Rashid 2-71, Root 2-31)

ENGLAND: 274 for 6 in 44.2 overs (Bairstow 60, Hales 57, Root 46 not out, Woakes 39 not out; Starc 4-59, Richardson 2-57)

Result: England won by 4 wickets.

Player-of-the-match: Joe Root.