Australia beat Netherland by 229 runs in their Group A match at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, on Sunday. Scores--Australia 358/5 (50 overs), Netherland 129 all out.

In the other match (Group C) played at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Sunday, England defeated Canada by 51 runs. Scores: England 279/6, Canada 228/7 in 50 overs.