Welcome to our live coverage of the fourth ODI between Australia and England at Lord's on Friday (September 27, 2024). (Streaming | More Cricket News)
Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and decided to bowl first. The toss and start of play was delayed due to rain in London, and the match has been reduced to 43 overs a side.
Playing XIs
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts.
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (capt), Steven Smith, Josh Inglish (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
England skipper Harry Brook shined again with an exceptional half-century to pave way for another England win. Brook scored 87 from just 58 balls and was helped by Ben Duckett who got a 62-ball 63 to give England a good platform. Livigstone cashed on it later, smashing 27-ball 62 to take the hosts to 312/5.
In reply, after a decent 68-run stand for the opening wicket, Australia collapsed to be bowled out for 126. Matthew Potts took four wickets while Brydon Carse picked up three. The win meant England levelled the series 2-2 and forced a decider.
Australia won the first game in Nottingham by seven wickets, and the second one in Leeds by 68 runs to make their intentions clear at the outset. But England bounced back with a 46-run victory (DLS method) at Chester-le-Street.
