The 7th ODI of the NatWest series between Australia and England was played at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. The English team won the toss and chooses to field first putting the Australian to bat first, Watson and Paine started the innings, Pointing played well for his 53 runs, MEK Hussey scored 49 runs and other players in the team did not shine well. At the end of 45.5 over the team scored 176 runs with the run rate of 3.84 runs per over. GP Swann picked by 5 wickets and gave a powerful bowling attach. England team started their inning with their usual players Strauss and Denly and played well at the started, Denly played 53 runs Strauss scored 47 runs and with the good support of their other players in the team they finally picked up the winning runs at the end of 40 over with the fall of 6 wickets. The England team finally got their first victory in this NatWest series against Australia. The English team won by 4 wickets and player of the match was awarded to GP Swann. The series was won by the Australians 6-1. The player of the series was given to CL White for his great performance.