Finn hat-trick earns England win (From Watford Observer)

Middlesex bowler takes hat-trick to seal England victory in India

6:09pm Saturday 8th October 2011 in Cricket By Anthony Matthews

Steve Finn claimed a hat-trick as England began their one-day tour of India with a 56-run victory over a Hyderabad Cricket Association XI.

The Watford-born Middlesex fast bowler polished off the tail to achieve the feat, finishing with four for 28 as the hosts were dismissed for 163.

The tourists, who play their first one-day international on Friday, had earlier struggled with the bat, reaching 124 for six but Ravi Bopara struck 73 to help them past 200.