Australisa slipped to 8-3 afrer being put in by paul collingwood but recoverec to post a copetitive 147-6, with David Hussey top-scoring on 59. Craig Kieswetter(63) and Kevin Pietersen(47) took England to 118-1 But then fell in quick Succession.
But collingwood eased his side home with exactly three overs remaining. It was a memorable win for England and delivered their first global trophy in the 35-year hitory of limited overs competitions. Andy Flower's side have reinvented themselyes as a hugely dangerous outfit in the West Indies, and few could argue they are worthy winners after another impressive display with bat and ball in Bridgetown.
But collingwood eased his side home with exactly three overs remaining. It was a memorable win for England and delivered their first global trophy in the 35-year hitory of limited overs competitions. Andy Flower's side have reinvented themselyes as a hugely dangerous outfit in the West Indies, and few could argue they are worthy winners after another impressive display with bat and ball in Bridgetown.
Once again the bowling was tight and disciplined, and the batting aggressive from the off. Indeed, it was rather out of character for England to win a game against Australia at such a canter. Victory for Michael Clarke's side, who came into the tournament unseeded, would have given them a clean sweep of world cup, champions Trophy and Twenty20 titles. But was no to be as England continued to dominate in the Caribbean sunshine. Much has been made of the international flavour of England's batting line up but,just as had been the case against Sri Lanka in the semi-final, it was a thotoughly homegrown bowling attack that did the early damage for collingwooe's side.
Australia Innings: 147 for 6 (20.0 overs)
England Innings: 148 for 3 (20.0 Overs)
England beat Australia by 7 wickets
