Australia Secures Commanding 2-0 Lead Against England with Dominant ODI Win

Australia retained a commanding 2-0 lead in the ODI series against England with a key half-century by Alex Carey and a clinical bowling performance. Australia's 270 total proved sufficient as their bowlers bundled England out for 202 at Headingley, led by Mitchell Starc's pivotal three-wicket haul.

Australia moved 2-0 ahead in the ODI series against a lacklustre England with a vital half-century by wicketkeeper Alex Carey paving the way for a 68-run victory at Headingley on Saturday. Carey struck 74 to bolster an Australia innings that had crumbled to 221-9 with the visitors eventually all out for 270.

It looked like a reachable total but Australia's bowlers proved too good as England were all out for 202 in 40 overs with Mitchell Starc taking three wickets. England slumped to 65 for five but were given some hope with Jamie Smith (49) sharing a stand of 55 with Jacob Bethell.

But wickets continued to tumble all too regularly and some late hitting by Adil Rashid was in vain as England lost soundly to the world champions again.

(With inputs from agencies.)