Welcome to the highlights of England vs Australia 3rd ODI 1972 - 1972 Australia tour of England (Prudential Trophy) 3-match ODI series - The third and final One-Day International cricket match between England and Australia was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on August 28, 1972.
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| Brian Close hooks Dennis Lillee © PA Photos |
Match Overview:
Geoff Arnold's record-breaking four-wicket haul, Debutant Barry Wood's all-round display, Openers Geoff Boycott and Dennis Amiss' forties helped to England tense two-wicket victory over Australia and clinch the historic three-match series with 2-1 in a tight third & final ODI.
Match Stats:
- England registered the first-ever three match bilateral series win in One-day international cricket history.
- Australia's 179 was the lowest score in One-day internationals, previous lowest was 190 by England against Australia at Melbourne in the first-ever ODI.
- Geoff Arnold became the first-ever bowler to took 4-wickets in One-day international cricket history.
- Geoff Arnold's 4 for 27 was the best bowling figures in One-day internationals.
- Dennis Lillee's 3 for 25 was the second best bowling figures in One-day internationals.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Australia scored 179-9 in 55 overs with top scorer by Keith Stackpole scored 61 off consuming 144-balls including five boundaries, Paul Sheahan 19, Bob Massie 16 not out, Doug Walters 15 and Debutant Jeff Hammond - who scored 15-runs on his debut ODI match.
England best bowler by Geoff Arnold claimed a career-best 4-wickets for 27-runs in 11-overs including three maidens, Debutant Barry Wood - who took 2-wickets on his debut ODI match, Basil D'Oliveira and Bob Woolmer both took one-wickets.
England chased 180-8 in 51.3 overs with top scorer by Geoff Boycott scored 41 off consuming 90-balls including four boundaries.
Dennis Amiss struck 40 off 59-balls including 3-fours, Keith Fletcher scored 34 off 64-balls included three boundaries.
Tony Greig scored a unbeaten 24 off 33-balls including 4-fours and Debutant Barry Wood - who scored 19-runs on his debut ODI match.
Australia best bowler by Dennis Lillee picked up 3-wickets for 25-runs in 11-overs including two maidens, Doug Walters took 2-wickets, Greg Chappell takes 1-wicket and Debutant Jeff Hammond - who took one-wicket on his debut ODI match.
Barry Wood named Player of the match for his match-winning all-round performance to scored 19 off 30-balls including 2-fours after taking 2-wickets for 20-runs in 6-overs with two catches.
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