ENG VS AUS ODI: Harry Brook's Century Leads England to Victory Over Australia After 348 Days: Exciting Turn in the ODI Series
Thanks to Harry Brook's brilliant century, England defeated Australia after 348 days, bringing an exciting twist to the ODI series. This victory not only boosted the confidence of the England players but also increased enthusiasm for cricket among the spectators.
ENG VS AUS ODI MATCH: England achieved victory in the third match of the home ODI series, breaking Australia's 14-match winning streak. Harry Brook's century played a crucial role in this win.
After 348 days of Australia being on a winning streak, it came to an end on September 24, 2024. England's acting captain Brook not only scored a century but also recorded a historic victory. In this rain-affected match, England won under the Duckworth-Lewis rule, adding excitement to the series.
Australia's Batting Highlights: 304 Runs Scored
In the third match of the five-match ODI series between England and Australia, Australia batted first and set a target of 304 runs, scoring 304 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs. Australia had won the previous two ODIs, giving them the series lead.
Alex Carey once again showcased an impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 77 runs off 65 balls while batting at number six. In the top order, Steve Smith scored 60 runs, while Glenn Maxwell contributed 30 runs, and Aaron Hardy added 44 runs. Australia set a strong target for England.
Will Jacks and Brook's Amazing Century Partnership
England faced a target of 305 runs, but their start was poor as they lost two wickets for just 11 runs. After that, Will Jacks and Harry Brook took charge of the innings. Together, they formed a brilliant century partnership, bringing the team's score to 167 runs for 3 wickets in 27.3 overs. In this partnership, Will Jacks scored 84 runs off 82 balls, providing vital support to the team.
Harry Brook's Historic Moment: First Century in ODI Career
Will Jacks got out just before reaching his century, but Harry Brook maintained his dominance over the Australian bowlers. Although Jamie Smith didn't contribute much, Liam Livingstone provided solid support. In the meantime, Harry Brook scored his first century in his ODI career. The match faced interruptions due to rain and could not resume. Before the rain, Brook was unbeaten at 110 runs off 94 balls, while Livingstone was at 30 runs.
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