Finch notches back-to-back ODI tons

Aaron Finch has followed up his MCG century with another hundred at the Gabba as Australia push for a big total in their ODI against England.

Australian batsman Aaron Finch looks on after playing a shot

Aaron Finch has notched his 10th one-day international hundred and second in a row against England. (AAP)

Aaron Finch has notched his 10th one-day international hundred and again shapes as the key to Australia's fortunes against England at the Gabba.

The stocky opener hit nine fours and one six on Friday in a 104-ball century - his second in as many innings - after Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat.

Finch scored 107 on Sunday at the MCG as Australia reached 304, only to have it chased down with seven balls to spare in what was a record-breaking effort by England.

Australia were 3-197 in the 38th over and pushing hard to post an insurmountable total after the series-opening loss.

On Thursday, Finch took responsibility for the opening loss, saying his inability to bat further into the innings had cost the side an extra "30 or 40 runs" they needed to put them beyond reach.

Finch and Warner (35) had Australia away to a bright start, scoring around six runs an over, before Moeen Ali found the edge of Warner's bat.

It was the unlikely off-spin of Joe Root that continued to slow the Australians, the part-timer dismissing Smith (18) and Travis Head (seven) as the hosts lost momentum.

In-form Mitchell Marsh (30 not out) joined Aaron Finch to reinvigorate the innings.

Australia made three changes to the side who lost in Melbourne, with sick pair Tim Paine and Josh Hazlewood - who was due to step in for the rested Pat Cummins - replaced by debutantes Alex Carey and Jhye Richardson.

Cameron White was also brought into the side for his first ODI in almost three years, at the expense of legspinner Adam Zampa.


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