England hit record 481 runs beating Australia in ODI

England stormed to a One-Day International world record of 481 for six as they thrashed Australia by 242 runs at Trent Bridge to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series on Tuesday.

The home batsmen ran riot with Jonny Bairstow plundering a magnificent 139, Alex Hales smashing 147 and skipper Eoin Morgan striking a 21-ball half century -- the fastest by an England batsman in ODIs -- to become England's leading one-day scorer.

The total surpassed England's previous record of 444 registered two years ago against Pakistan, also at Trent Bridge, said a Reuters report.

Australia were bowled out for 239 as England claimed their biggest ODI victory margin.