Mark Alleyne marked his full England debut with a superb run out against Australia.

England batted first in the day-night match but struggled on their way to 178-8 off their 50 overs. Alleyne came in at number seven with the score on 87-5. He was soon on his way back with England in trouble having been run out for 2.

The rain arrived to save England and the match was reduced to 36 overs with Australia needing 153 to win.

The Gloucestershire captain bowled one over and went for 7 runs but his main contribution was a superb run out. Fielding at mid-on hie brilliantly stopped the ball and hit the stumps with his throw to run out Australian captain Shane Warne.

Needing 11 off their last over, Australia were unable to reach their target and England took two points in the triangular competition.