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19th June 2018, 9:00 pm == ENGLAND absolutely obliterated the world record score for a one-day international with a pulsating 481-6 to thump Australia at Trent Bridge. Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales hit huge tons to easily eclipse the former record - the 444-3 set by England against Pakistan in 2016 - in an absurd 242-run win. AFP Alex Hales hit another massive century as England broke the world record for an ODI innings score at Trent Bridge Two years ago - also in Nottingham - Hales hit 171... and he was at it again as England's embarrassment of riches in their ODI batting ranks made the most of the short boundaries. Once again, the explosive opening pair of Jason Roy and Bairstow got the hosts off to an absolute flyer. In fact, England were 159-1 in the 20th over when Roy finally fell for a 61-ball 82 - featuring four sixes. However, that only brought Hales to the crease -desperately fighting for his place in the England XI with Ben Stokes still to return. Reuters Jonny Bairst...

16th June 2018, 3:53 pm == AUSSIE skipper Tim Paine was a bloody star for his team after being struck in the face. Paine sustained a cut near the left side of his mouth and some dental damage after a slower ball from Andrew Tye bounced up in front of him. Getty Tim Paine suffered a nasty blow after being hit in the face by an Andrew Tye ball AFP Tim Paine looked worse for wear after being whacked in the face Just three balls later, he held a brilliant let-handed diving catch from an inside edge by England centurion Jason Roy. Paine carried on keeping wicket for the rest of the innings despite feeling groggy. He came in one place lower than scheduled at No.8 and scored 15 before being caught at fine leg off Liam Plunkett. Incredibly, wicketkeeper Paine battled on and immediately took his place behind the stumps to carry on with England racking up a massive score. AFP Tim Paine hit the deck hard after taking the cherry to the face In the same over as the gory incident, Paine then too...