Aaron Finch says the Australian team has come a long way in the last 12 months despite bowing out of the World Cup following their eight-wicket defeat at the hands of England.
The ODI skipper admitted the Aussies were “totally outplayed” as they were bowled out for just 223 and fell one short of completing their overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first at Egdbaston.
A fine opening stand of 124 from England openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow saw the home side take full control of the match, with Roy feasting on the Australian bowling attack, blasting 85 from 65 deliveries.
However, Finch says he remains “proud” of what the Australians have been able to produce across the whole tournament considering some of the low points of where the team has been over the last year.
Sideline Eye
Guest
The loss must have been "Mitchell Pearce's fault". Sorry. Wrong scapegoat.
U
Roar Rookie
Lucky for Khawaja that he wasn’t there to cop the blame for the loss. Maxwell the other usual target is now copping it
anon
Roar Pro
Why is Maxwell copping it? Our top order being skittled is why we were never in the match. He was the 3rd highest scoring of our 7 recognised batsmen.
Jezza31
Roar Rookie
They did well, but weird selections, really put them under the pump in the semi. A technically deficient batsman and an injured all rounder? They were 9 playing 11 and it showed in the end. Better off playing Coulter -Nile and Mitch Marsh. Mitch every bit a top order batsman in white ball. Coulter-Nile an absolute match winner when put under pressure. Think we would have got closer with those two in.