In a Chester-le-Street cracker, England pulled off a 46-run DLS win against Australia, chasing a revised 209. Australia posted a solid 304/7, with Steve Smith’s silky shots and Carey’s classy contribution, but rain and DLS played the ultimate match-winners. England danced through the chase to seal the series.
However, ENG’s response, powered by an unbeaten century from Harry Brook and a quickfire 84 from Will Jacks, sealed the win for the hosts. We’ll delve into the highlights, key performances, and turning points of this exciting encounter.
In the 3rd ODI of the Australia tour of England, played on September 24, 2024, at Chester-le-Street, England defeated Australia by 46 runs (DLS method). Australia posted a competitive total of 304/7 in their 50 overs, setting a challenging target for England. However, rain intervened, and England’s revised target was set at 209 runs in 37.4 overs. They reached 254/4 in that time, comfortably surpassing the DLS target.
AUS showcased strong batting with contributions from their middle order but couldn’t hold off England’s determined chase. England, riding on stellar performances from their top-order batsmen, continued their dominant form, sealing the series with this victory.
AUS posted a solid total of 304/7 in their 50 overs in the 3rd ODI against ENG at Chester-le-Street. Despite a few early setbacks, Australia recovered well thanks to key contributions from their middle order.
Australia lost opener Matthew Short early for 14 off 12 balls, caught by Adil Rashid off Jofra Archer’s bowling. Soon after, captain Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for 24 (38) after a slow start, caught behind by Steven Smith off Brydon Carse, leaving Australia at 47/2 in 10.5 overs.
Steven Smith played a stabilizing role, scoring 60 off 82 balls, and was supported by Cameron Green, who made 42 off 49 deliveries. The duo put on a 84-run partnership, which steadied the innings before Green was caught by Will Jacks off Jacob Bethell, and Smith followed shortly after, caught by Carse off Archer.
Alex Carey, the wicketkeeper, played a pivotal role in propelling Australia towards a competitive score. After hitting seven fours and one six in just 65 deliveries, he was still undefeated at 77. Carey’s innings contributed significantly to the runs scored in the middle and last overs, as did Glenn Maxwell’s fast-bowling 30 off 25 and Aaron Hardie’s explosive 44 off 26 balls.
Aaron Hardie’s explosive cameo helped Australia cross the 300-run mark. He hit 3 fours and 2 sixes before being run out in the final over. His 44 came off just 26 balls at a strike rate of 169.23.
Jofra Archer was the pick of England’s bowlers, taking 2/67 in his 10 overs, while Brydon Carse (1/55) and Jacob Bethell (1/33) also contributed. Liam Livingstone picked up the important wicket of Maxwell and ended with 1/24 in 3 overs, helping England limit Australia in the final overs.
In England’s chase of a revised target of 209 runs from 37.4 overs (due to the DLS method), they comfortably reached 254/4 in 37.4 overs, winning by 46 runs. Although the start was shaky, strong performances from Will Jacks and Captain Harry Brook sealed the victory.
England lost both openers, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, early. Salt fell for a duck, caught by Matthew Short off Mitchell Starc in the 3rd over. Duckett followed soon after, scoring just 8 off 9 balls, also dismissed by Starc. At 11/2, England was in a tricky position.
Will Jacks then played a pivotal innings, scoring 84 off 82 balls, stabilizing the chase with a mixture of aggression and smart shot selection. He hit 9 fours and 1 six, building a crucial 156-run partnership with Harry Brook for the third wicket.
Captain Harry Brook was the standout performer for England, scoring a brilliant 110* off 94 balls, laced with 13 fours and 2 sixes. His authoritative innings ensured England stayed ahead of the required run rate throughout the chase.
After Jacks was dismissed, Jamie Smith contributed 7 off 16 before being caught off Cameron Green, but Liam Livingstone’s quickfire 33* off just 20 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, helped England comfortably surpass the target.
Mitchell Starc was the most successful bowler for Australia, picking up 2/63 in his 8 overs, while Cameron Green chipped in with 2/45. However, Australia’s bowlers struggled to contain Brook and Jacks, allowing England to cruise to victory.
Australia – 304/7(50)
England – 254/4(37.4/50)
Result – England won by 46 runs (DLS method)
Player of the Match – Harry Brook
Harry Brook
Australia | Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood |
England | Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Jofra Archer |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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