England beat India to set up Australia series decider

PERTH, Jan 30 (AFP): England will face Australia in Sunday's tri-series final after winning their one-day international against India at the WACA Ground in Perth on Friday by three wickets.

Set a modest 201 to win after another disappointing batting effort by India, England stumbled early before recovering to edge their way to 201 for seven and win with 19 balls to spare.

With the winner of the game advancing to Sunday's final, England looked in deep trouble when they slumped to 66 for five in their run chase.

However, James Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler rescued their cause.

England 7 for 201 (Taylor 82, Buttler 67, Binny 3-33) beat India 200 (Rahane 73, Finn 3-36, Moeen 2-35) by 3 wickets.