England Ends Australia's 14-Match Winning Streak in Nail-Biting ODI
Australia's 14-match ODI winning streak was halted by England in a thrilling third ODI. Key performances by Harry Brook and Will Jacks, combined with a crucial partnership, led England to a narrow four-run victory via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed match.
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In a dramatic turn of events, England ended Australia's 14-match winning streak in ODIs, securing a narrow four-run victory in the third ODI. The rain-curtailed match saw England achieving the win via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh acknowledged that the pitch conditions and a crucial partnership between Harry Brook and Will Jacks took the game away from them. Brook and Jacks stitched together a 156-run stand, keeping England alive in the series with a 2-1 score.
Significant contributions from Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc for Australia and from Jofra Archer for England highlighted the intense contest. Despite Australia's efforts, England's strategic gameplay, especially post-Jacks' dismissal, turned the tide in the host's favor.
(With inputs from agencies.)