Agence France Presse

Leeds, July 8:

Marcus Trescothick’s first one-day international hundred against Australia guided England to a nine-wicket win at Headingley. Chasing 220 to win, England saw Trescothick erase some of the damage done by previous low scores against the world champions with an unbeaten 104, his tenth century at this level. England captain Michael Vaughan was 59 not out as they won with four overs to spare. Trescothick shared stands of 101 with Andrew Strauss and 120 with Vaughan. Trescothick faced 134 balls with one six and eight fours. Earlier Paul Collingwood finished with 4-34 as Australia were held to 219/7. Left-hander Michael Hussey’s unbeaten 46 off 52 balls gave Australia hope. Together with Brett Lee (15 not out) he put on 51 in 31 balls. But the result of this first of three-game series owed much to the decision of Vaughan, on his Yorkshire home ground, to field first after winning the toss. Australia’s innings began under dark clouds at a ground known for assisting swing and cut, which their quicks would have relished. The second match is on Sunday at Lord’s.