Harry Brook's Maiden Century Powers England to DLS Victory Over Australia

New captain Harry Brook scored his first ODI century to lead England to a DLS victory over Australia in a rain-shortened match. Despite a tough target of 304 set by Australia, Brook's 110-run innings and a strong partnership with Will Jacks helped England secure a 46-run win under revised conditions.

A superb maiden ODI century by new captain Harry Brook led England to a dominant, rain-shortened DLS victory over Australia on Tuesday, keeping the five-match series alive with two to play.

Australia, seeking a 15th successive ODI win, overcame difficult early conditions to post 304, with Steve Smith hitting a patient 60 and Aaron Hardie and Alex Carey cutting loose in the final 10 overs. After losing both openers early, Brook and Will Jacks built an excellent partnership of 156 to swing the game England's way.

After Jacks went for 84, Liam Livingstone smashed a quick unbeaten 33 as Brook moved serenely on to 110. At 254-4 with 51 needed from 74 balls, rain began, and England were eventually awarded a 46-run victory under a DLS calculation that had produced a revised target of 209 after their 37.4 overs. It was a dynamic day of cricket under changing conditions both in the air and on the pitch.

(With inputs from agencies.)