Australia edge out England in World Cup warm-up

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match - England v Australia - The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - May 25, 2019 Australia's David Warner celebrates with Steve Smith and team mates after taking the catch to dismiss England's Jonny Bairstow Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Defending champions Australia rode on Steve Smith's century to beat England by 12 runs in a closely-fought World Cup warm-up match in Southampton on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 298 to win, England were bowled out for 285 in the final over but the tournament hosts will be more concerned about injuries than the result.