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Bowser and instant hit in Ashes series

DAN Bowser’s 50 and impressive bowling on debut helped England Learning Disability XI draw first blood in their series with Australia, aiding a 64-run win in the opening Twenty20 game.
North Devon batsman Bowser, going in at number three, made 52 off just 31 balls and added 100 for the third wicket with captain Chris Edwards, who finished unbeaten on 45 in a total of 160 for four.
Ronnie Jackson chipped in with 22 not out in the closing overs.
Bowser followed up with 1-14 from four overs as Australia were limited to 96 for four in reply.
Edwards also shone with the ball, returning 1-9 from three overs. Opener Grant Cross top-scored for the hosts with 31.
Man of the match Bowser described it as ‘an all-round great day’ for himself and ‘a great performance’ by the team.
He added: “It felt good. It felt nice to be back on a cricket pitch again after a long time out, especially to be playing for England out in Australia against the Australians. It’s quite an experience.”
England, who were victorious in a tri-series four years ago the last time these teams met, face Australia again today (Wednesday) in another T20. Four 40-over matches follow, with all six fixtures being held in and around Melbourne and counting towards the series scoreline.

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