Curran five leads England to thrilling win: 5th ODI (Perth)

Rookie paceman Tom Curran inspired England to a thrilling 12-run win over Australia in the first ODI played at the new Perth Stadium.

Opener Jason Roy gave England a flying start with 49 from 46 balls but Joe Root (62) was the only man to reach fifty as they were all out for 259 in the 48th over.

In reply, Marcus Stoinis hit four sixes in his 87. Curran took 5-35 as Australia were 247 all out to give England a 4-1 series win.

England 259 (47.4 overs): Root 62, Tye 5-46 beat Australia 247 (48.2 overs): Stoinis 87, Curran 5-35 by 12 runs.

Jan 2018.