Matt Prior has done little to suggest he is the answer to England's opening partnership problems during the series and his troubles continue as he is clean bowled by Mitchell Johnson for 18
For Australia the wicket sparks hopes that the lesser-spotted threatening Johnson might make an appearance in place of his errant alter ego
But having won the toss and chosen to bat on a benign wicket, England captain Andrew Strauss instantly steadies the ship, reaching a 26th one-day international half century
Strauss departs for 63 but Jonathan Trott contniues to build the innings, though his attempts at improvisation might still need a little work
Despite being hampered by cramp, Trott plays some classical drives as he reaches a third one-day international century, surpassing his highest score in the process
England's total of 333-6 is the highest in one-day international cricket without a six being hit, but the lack of maximums is not for want of trying - Ian Bell bristling with aggression as he hits 45 from 32 balls
The Australians are made to sweat in the field and none more so than Brett Lee who takes 1-66 , but at least his struggles make for an artistic picture
Australia set off needing their highest run chase to win, but Shane Watson is unperturbed by such stats as he races to a half century from 32 balls
Needing a wicket, that man Trott comes up trumps again as he takes a fine catch to dismiss the dangerous Brad Haddin
Johnson is surprisingly promoted to number four and the move pays off as he bludgeons his way to a second one-day international half century
Michael Clarke plays an innings entirely out of keeping with his recent struggles, full of authority and strokeplay with James Anderson coming in for particularly harsh treatment
Needing six from the final over, Australia win with four balls to spare, John Hastings the man to hit the winning runs via an inside edge
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