England beat Australia by 38 runs in 2nd ODI

AFP  |  Cardiff 

England beat by 38 runs to win the second one-day international in today and so take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Australia, set an imposing 343 to win, remained in the hunt while opener was making 131 before being bowled out for 304 as the world champions suffered a seventh defeat in eight ODIs.

Earlier, made 120 and stand-in 91 not out in an England total of 342 for eight after won the toss and fielded.

The series continues at on Tuesday.

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First Published: Sun, June 17 2018. 00:35 IST