England avoid whitewash

England's offspinner Swann took 5/28 in his ten overs to restrict Australia to 176 in the final ODI.Australia were leading the 7-match series 6-0,and a win would have taken them to number 1 spot in ICC ODI Ranking.However,England managed to avoid whitewash after they chased the small target in 40 overs with 4 wickets in hand.Ricky Ponting made 53,while Mike Hussey made 49.This win ensures that South africa are still number 1 in ODI.