England opener Jason Roy hits record score in ODI win over AustraliaSCOTT BARBOUR/GETTY IMAGES Jason Roy smashed a record-breaking 180 to lead England to victory. Opener Jason Roy has smashed a record-breaking 180 to guide England to a five-wicket victory over Australia in Sunday's one-day international series opener at the MCG. Set an imposing 305 to win, the visitors chased down their target with seven balls to spare after Roy blazed his way to the highest ODI score by an England batsman. It is the highest ODI run chase ever at the MCG, exceeding the 296 made by Australia against India in 2016. SCOTT BARBOUR/GETTY IMAGES Marcus Stoinis thrahsed 60 off 40 balls to help boost Australia's total over 300 in the first ODI.
Source: Stuff January 14, 2018 03:08 UTC