Australia set 300-run target for England

LEEDS, UK: Australia, after winning the toss, made 299 for seven against England in the fourth one-day international at Headingley on Friday.

Glenn Maxwell, one of five Yorkshire players from the two teams playing on their home ground, top scored with 85 and shared a 137-run fourth-wicket partnership with George Bailey, who made 75.

Matthew Wade hit 50 not out off 26 balls in an unbeaten 84-run partnership with John Hastings (34 not out) for the eighth wicket as England were set 300 to win.

Victory for World Cup-holders Australia, who lost by 93 runs at Old Trafford on Tuesday, will see them win the five-match series 3-1. (AFP)