Aussies look to further England punishment

Glenn Maxwell has admitted Australia are looking to inflict another 5-0 series defeat on England in the ODI series against the beleaguered tourists. After reclaiming the Ashes following a sensational 5-0 series whitewash, Australia are now looking to continue their winning start to the one-day games and further Alastair Cook’s side’s punishment. Paddy Power have Australia as 15/8 to beat England 5-0.

The Aussies romped to a six-wicket victory in the first of five ODIs in Melbourne, making light work of an England side that Maxwell believes looked “drained” during their latest defeat during this tour. A string of fielding errors cost England dear in their bid to defend 269-7.

A record 163-run opening partnership between Aaron Finch and David Warner - who were both dropped early in their innings’ - set Australia on their way to win with 26 deliveries remaining. And the hosts are looking to continue their recent dominance against the English during the rest of the one-day games.

Not many cricket betting fans would have predicted England going 10-0 on this tour, but that result now looks a genuine possibility unless the tourists can pull something out of the bag and start producing on the pitch. There were at least some positives for England to take from the opening ODI defeat, but a failure from the top-order and more worrying mistakes in the field continued the trend set by the Test side earlier in the tour.

"I think we can (win 5-0). The way the side is at the moment, and the confidence around the group, and the England team yesterday looked a little bit drained, a bit tired - I think they're still carrying effects from the Ashes,” said Maxwell.

"Hopefully that continues - I love beating England and I'm sure everyone else does in Australia."

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