- 5th ODI: Australia, 165-2, bt England, 309, by 49 runs (DLS)
- England collapse from 202-2 to 309 all out
Despite a spot of time-wasting towards the end, the rain arrived three minutes too late to rescue England. Australia were ahead on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculations when it came and, with just enough overs bowled to ensure a result, the tourists went on to claim a 3-2 series win and snuff out any debate about the moral victors of this one.
Rebooted before the first game between these sides and then resurgent from 2-0 down, England chiefly had themselves to blame in this decider. They had set off like a train after being inserted, Ben Duckett’s 91-ball 107 and Harry Brook’s electric 72 from 52 giving rise to thoughts of a 400-plus total. Yet they were undone by Travis Head’s handy part‑time spin and skittled for a sub‑par 309 with four balls left unbowled.
Written by Ali Martin at the Seat Unique Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/sep/29/australia-beat-misfiring-england-and-the-rain-to-seal-odi-series-victory-in-bristol under the title “Australia beat misfiring England and the rain to seal ODI series victory in Bristol”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
