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Morgan hails "outstanding" England

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Eoin Morgan reflected on an "outstanding" performance from England, and Steven Finn in particular, after his team's bonus-point trouncing of India in Brisbane.

England badly needed a victory at the Gabba, after last week's opening defeat by Australia in the Tri-Series, and they scored an especially emphatic one.

Finn's limited-overs-best 5-33, and 4-18 from James Anderson, hustled India out for just 153 in 39.3 overs.

England then wasted no time racing past that total with 22.3 overs, and nine wickets to spare, thanks to an unbroken stand of 131 between Ian Bell and James Taylor, who were unbeaten on 88 and 56 respectively.

Morgan must be heartened to see that pair back in form straight away, after they had lasted only three balls and failed to score a run between them against Australia in Sydney.

But it was Finn's success which was perhaps the most encouraging.

"It was outstanding," Morgan said. "We really put in a team performance here today, which I'm delighted with.

Steven Finn responds to richly-deserved applause after his limited-overs international-best 5-33 skittled India for 153 at the Gabba

"If nothing else over the last 12 months, we've put together some outstanding individual performances - and today was no different with Steve Finn."

The tall fast bowler, who had such a tough time during England's Ashes whitewash by Australia last winter, discomforted India throughout with extra bounce.

Morgan added of his Middlesex team-mate: "He found some rhythm early, and managed to take advantage of that steep bounce he gets.

"He's come a long way over the last two years....for him to produce performances like the ones I've seen at Middlesex throughout his whole career makes me very proud."

Finn had to leave England's last tour of Australia early, but was back to his best today.

The 24-year-old said: "It's nice to come here and take some wickets, and help us win a game.

"There's a few bad memories of Australia from last year, but I'm glad we've won this game and I helped to do it."


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