Rashid and Morgan get off to a flyer

By Seth Francis

EOIN Morgan and Adil Rashid starred as England got their white-ball section of the tour off to a winning start.
Having lost the toss, all the bowlers got a decent spell under their belts with Moeen Ali returning to form with 2-28, although it was Rashid’s 3-45 which really caught the eye.
Liam Plunkett claimed 2-52, but opening pair Chris Woakes and Mark Wood went wicketless.
Chasing Cricket Australia’s total of 258-9, openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow made good inroads with a stand of 74 before the latter fell for 36 – Roy then foll...

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