Matthew Wade's bustling batting proved decisive for Australia at the Rose Bowl. Wade and Mitch Marsh's unbroken 112-run stand for the seventh wicket kept Australia competitive at 305-6, following a mid-innings stumble as Adil Rashid took the first four wickets.Then England's chase fizzled out under lights, as the host lost quick wickets when it could least afford to — its last eight for 94 to end up 246 all out with 4.3 overs unused.
The second in the five-match series is on Saturday at Lord's. Australia ended the Ashes with a victory but lost the series 3-2.
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