Cricket Highlights, Sept 29: Australia tour of England 2024 (5th ODI) – Australia vs England

AUS vs ENG (5th ODI) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the 5th ODI between England and Australia, held at Bristol on September 29, 2024, during Australia’s tour of England. This rain-affected match saw England set a total of 309 runs in their allotted 50 overs, led by Ben Duckett’s century. However, due to weather interruptions, Australia was given a revised target of 117 runs from 20.4 overs. Australia, powered by an explosive knock from Matthew Short and steady contributions from Travis Head and Captain Steven Smith, comfortably chased the target to claim victory. 

In the 5th ODI of Australia’s tour of England at Bristol on September 29, 2024, England batted first and scored 309 runs. Australia, chasing a revised target of 117 in 20.4 overs due to rain, comfortably reached 165/2, securing victory. 

In the 5th ODI of the AUS tour of ENG at Bristol, England posted a total of 309 in 49.2 overs. The innings started aggressively, with Phil Salt smashing 45 off 27 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes, before falling to Aaron Hardie. Ben Duckett anchored the innings with a brilliant 107 off 91 deliveries, striking 13 fours and 2 sixes, before being dismissed by Travis Head. Despite early support from Harry Brook, who played a blistering knock of 72 from 52 balls, England’s middle order collapsed.

Will Jacks (0), Jamie Smith (6), Liam Livingstone (0), and Jacob Bethell (13) fell cheaply, as ENG struggled to maintain momentum. Duckett’s departure in the 34th over slowed things down. Adil Rashid provided a late cameo with 36 off 35, helping England recover slightly towards the end.

Travis Head spun his magic, bagging 4 wickets for 28 runs in just 6.2 overs like a cricketing sorcerer. Meanwhile, Aaron Hardie (2/38), Glenn Maxwell (2/49), and Adam Zampa (2/74) played pickpockets, nabbing England’s wickets like pros. Despite England’s batting lineup collapsing faster than a house of cards in a windstorm, they miraculously pieced together a not-too-shabby 309.

In Australia’s chase of a revised target of 117 in 20.4 overs due to rain, they made a strong start and comfortably reached 165/2 in 20.4 overs, winning the match. Matthew Short played a blistering knock, smashing 58 off 30 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes before being dismissed by Matthew Potts. Travis Head contributed 31 off 26, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes, before falling to Brydon Carse.

Captain Steven Smith anchored the innings with an unbeaten 36 from 48 balls, while wicketkeeper Josh Inglis provided quick support with a rapid 28 off 20 balls, striking 2 fours and 2 sixes. AUS comfortably surpassed the target with ease, maintaining a run rate of 7.98. Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse snagged a wicket apiece, but England’s bowlers struggled to keep a lid on Australia’s blazing batsmen. The Aussies dominated the crease, sealing the win with a commanding performance.

Australia vs England Scoreboard

England –309(50)

Australia – 165/2 (20.4/20.4)

Result – Australia won by 49 runs (DLS method)

Player of the Match – Travis Head

Travis Head

AUS vs ENG Playing Eleven

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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