Australia Clinches ODI Series with Rain-Affected Victory over England

In a dramatic climax to the ODI series, Australia defeated England 3-2 using the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method after rain interrupted the final match. Travis Head's spin bowling and rapid batting led Australia to a decisive victory, securing the series win in Bristol.

Australia clinched the One-Day International series 3-2 against England with a rain-affected 49-run victory, based on the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method, in Bristol on Sunday. Spinner Travis Head was pivotal, taking 4-28 before rain halted the match with Australia at 165 for two in 20.4 overs.

England, having elected to bat first, made an aggressive start with Ben Duckett scoring 107. However, Australia's spinners slowed their progress, limiting England to 309 all out. Australia then pursued their target aggressively, hitting nine boundaries before rain brought an early end to the contest.

The series win was hard-fought, as Australia initially led 2-0 but allowed England to even the score before securing the decider in a dramatic match.

(With inputs from agencies.)