Australia go 2-0 up amid controversy

ESPNcricinfo staff05-Sep-2015Joe Burns had a promising start before he was bowled through the gate by Finn for 22•Getty ImagesSteven Smith and George Bailey got together, adding 99 to drive the visitors ahead•Associated PressThe steady partnership came to an end in the 29th over when Moeen Ali bowled Bailey•Getty ImagesFive overs later, Smith was undone by Adil Rashid•Getty ImagesGlenn Maxwell played an enterprising innings, his 38-ball 49 setting up a strong platform for a late onslaught•Getty ImagesMitchell Marsh provided the much-needed thrust for the visitors as 96 runs were scored in the last 10 overs to set England a target of 310•Getty ImagesEngland made a bright start in a stiff chase, striking plenty of boundaries in the first 10 overs. In spite of Alex Hales’ dismissal, the hosts scored 57 in the first 10•Getty ImagesJames Taylor kept England on course with a gritty 57-ball 43•Getty ImagesHowever, Australia’s bowlers chipped away with regular wickets, keeping the run-rate in check•Getty ImagesControversy descended upon Lord’s as Ben Stokes was given out by the third umpire for obstructing the field in the 26th over•Getty ImagesEoin Morgan kept England afloat as wickets tumbled around him•Getty ImagesMorgan and Liam Plunkett added 55 for the ninth wicket in 21 balls but Starc removed Plunkett in the 42nd over, effectively killing the chase•Getty ImagesMorgan holed out to long-off in the 42nd over as Australia completed a 64-run victory to go 2-0 up in the series•Getty Images