England trounced again

VB Series, Melbourne: Australia 318-6 (50 overs) v England 229 all out (48 overs)

The day starts well for England as James Kirtley removes the dangerous Matthew Hayden for just four

But Aussie opener Adam Gilchrist smashes the English bowlers around the ground on his way to a fine 124

Tasmanian Ricky Ponting joins the party and makes 119 in Australia's record total of 318-6

A late flurry of wickets comes too late for England as the damage is already done by Ponting and Gilchrist

England's top order are unable to match their hosts as wickets tumble early on. Nasser Hussain makes just 19

Nick Knight provides some resistance with 70 while Shane Warne goes off with a dislocated shoulder

Craig White makes 57 but Gilchrist celebrates behind the stumps as England slump to 229 all out