England v Australia Men’s ODI series, September 2024 It was an exciting match where Australia romped to victory. There were five matches and the series began from September 19 and ended on September 29 for cricket lovers to enjoy.
Australia took over on the opening day of ODI at Trent Bridge on 19 September, bowling out England for 315 with seven wickets left. Travis Head was the hero and struck an unbroken 154, highest ODI total for an Australian in England. The Indians were hopeless, thanks to the 95 of Ben Duckett, who gave Australia a good chase in 44 overs.
For the second match, Australia continued their winning streak with a 68-run win at Headingley. Australia batsman Alex Carey scored 74 runs to lead the Australian attack and England failed to sustain momentum, getting bowled out for 202 Mitchell Starc’s 3/50 was the leading wicket taker, giving Australia a 2-0 lead.
England made a fightback in the third ODI at Chester-le-Street. Ersatz captain Harry Brook scored the winning wicket for his first ODI 100. With his unbroken 110, England defeated Australia by 46 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern approach to snap Australia’s 14-match win streak. This performance salvaged the series in the closing two games.
While the series is still up for grabs, the fourth and fifth ODIs were eagerly awaited. But with Australia’s dominance through the opening two matches, it was too early for England to take the series.
For the most part, the match showcased both nations’ competitive cricketing spirit, and highlights on the field for both teams were exceptional.
Overall, the series was a testament to the competitive nature of cricket between the two nations, with standout performances from both teams and memorable moments on the field.
