Australia won the Group A ODI at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, beating England by 38 runs.
Australia batted first after winning the toss, posting 159 for 4 in six overs. MA Bryant led the way with 56 off 11 balls, including eight sixes, while NR Hobson and JP Wood added 50 and 40 respectively before retiring not out and out.
England finished 121 for 0 in six overs, with JA Simpson scoring 54 off 12 and MK Andersson contributing 50 off 22, but could not chase the target.
MA Bryant's 56, featuring eight sixes, was the match‑highlight, and Nathan Gilchrist took 2 for 53 in his two overs.
