Brook leads England to impressive ODI win over AUS

Last updated on: September 25, 2024 01:35 IST

IMAGE: England's Harry Brook celebrates after reaching his century against Australia. Photograph: Lee Smith

Scorecard: England vs Australia, 3rd ODI

A superb maiden ODI century by new captain Harry Brook led England to a dominant, rain-shortened DLS victory over Australia on Tuesday to keep the five-match series alive with two to play.

Australia, seeking a 15th successive ODI win, overcame difficult early conditions to post 304, with Steve Smith hitting a patient 60 and Aaron Hardie (44) and Alex Carey (77 not out) cutting loose in the final 10 overs.

IMAGE: England's Harry Brook and Will Jacks in action vs Australia. Photograph: Lee Smith

Leading 2-0 they must have thought a series-clinching third was on the cards when England slumped to 11-2, but Brook and Will Jacks built an excellent partnership of 156 to swing it their way.

After Jacks went for 84, Liam Livingston smashed a quick unbeaten 33 as Brook moved serenely on to 110 but, on 254-4 with 51 needed from 74 balls, the rain began and England were eventually awarded a 46-run victory under a DLS calculation that had produced a revised target of 209 after their 37.4 overs.

IMAGE: Australia's Aaron Hardie in action against England. Photograph: Lee Smith

The fourth match of the series is at Lord's on Friday, with the last in Bristol on Sunday.

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