Right then, although it ended abruptly, we witnessed another entertaining contest between these two old rivals. At the halfway mark, England found themselves with their backs against the wall, but the way they executed this chase to bring the five-match series to 2-1 will undoubtedly boost the confidence of this young English side. As for Australia, they won't want to dwell on the loss for too long as they still lead the series and they will be hoping that Travis Head and Adam Zampa are fit enough to feature in the next game. The caravan will now move to London with the fourth ODI of the series set to take place at Lord's on Friday, 27th September. It will be another day-night game with the first ball to be bowled at 11.30 am GMT. As always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
The captain of England, Harry Brook is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stellar ton. He says that they started off with the ball very well and got some wickets as well. Further says that Australia got partnerships in the middle to push the score past 300. Lauds Will Jacks for the way he batted during their stand. Shares that the wicket got better to bat on towards the back end of Australia's innings. Mentions that the message to the batters was to go out there and play their natural game. States that it was nice to get his maiden ODI hundred and hopes that he can get many more.
Mitchell Marsh, the skipper of Australia says that they did extremely well to get to cross 300 given how hard it was to bat initially. Adds that at one stage, they thought 250 could have been ideal but getting to 300 was great. Talks about the pitch that flattened out a bit and the opposition built a strong partnership which took the game away and they will hope to do better in the next match.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, England won the toss and opted to bowl, a no-brainer given the rain on Monday and the pitch being under covers all day. With the ball nipping around, it was tricky early on for the Aussie top order. After weathering the early storm, Steven Smith and Cameron Green began to build a solid foundation, but their dismissals pegged Australia back. Enter Alex Carey, who stepped up with crucial partnerships alongside Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Hardie. Their late surge helped Australia score 104 runs in the final 10 overs, finishing with a competitive total of 304 on a challenging surface. For England, Jofra Archer and Matthew Potts bowled well with the new ball but could not quite execute their plans at the death. While Potts went wicketless, Archer ended with a couple of wickets to his name and the third seamer, Brydon Carse chipped with a wicket.
In response, Australia had to adapt quickly, and they did so with Cameron Green leading the charge with a short-ball strategy. Green was rewarded with a couple of wickets, but England maintained control of the chase, especially with Brook still at the crease. The English skipper showcased remarkable acceleration, racing from fifty to his maiden ODI hundred in just 33 balls. Liam Livingstone came out firing and ensured England stayed ahead in the run chase, which proved crucial as rain eventually intervened. When play was halted, the hosts needed just 51 runs from 74 balls, and with no further play possible, England emerged victorious by the DLS method.
On a surface that proved challenging for batting, with the ball hooping around and the pitch offering spongey bounce, England had their work cut out in their chase of 305. Although the new ball didn't move as much as it did during Australia’s innings, Mitchell Starc still managed to extract enough movement to dismiss both English openers early on. However, Will Jacks and Harry Brook quickly came together and adopted a proactive approach, aiming to disrupt the bowlers' lines and lengths. As the innings progressed, both batters grew in confidence, targeting the first couple of balls in each over and milking the rest. They found boundaries with ease, each racing to their respective fifties.
With six seam-bowling options, including skipper Mitchell Marsh, Australia would have felt confident after setting a challenging target. However, the movement was noticeably less pronounced than in the first innings, and the absence of Adam Zampa due to illness, their key weapon for breaking partnerships, was felt keenly. But let's not take anything away from England, who executed a masterclass chase to keep their series hopes alive. Harry Brook delivered a true captain's knock, and his impressive 156-run partnership with Will Jacks saw them over the line in this must-win game.
UPDATE - That's it, folks! We have official confirmation! England win the third ODI by 46 runs (DLS method) and keep the series alive. It's a well-earned result, especially considering how the hosts were cruising towards the target before the rain interrupted play.
UPDATE - 6.59 pm GMT - Great news! It has stopped raining. Now, the only question is how long it will take for the ground staff to get the field ready for play. Given the time constraints, it seems likely we might be looking at a shortened game, with overs potentially being lost. Scratch that! The rain has returned and it is coming down heavily. The wait continues!
UPDATE - 6.48 pm GMT - Not great signs as more covers are being brought on! The rain has gotten heavier, and it appears we might be in for a longer delay. As neutrals, let's hope this isn't how the game concludes. We all want to see a proper finish to this exciting contest, don't we? Stay tuned for further updates.
UPDATE - 6.36 pm GMT - Uh oh, the players are walking off! The drizzle has intensified, and the umpires have signalled for the ground staff to bring on the hover cover. It's a frustrating pause in play as both teams look on, hoping the weather clears up soon. As per on-air commentators, England are currently 46 runs ahead of the DLS par score. We have 30 minutes of buffer time before we start losing overs. Stick around for more news.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, No run.Hits the hard length, over off, Liam Livingstone opens the bat face and guides it to backward point.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, No run.Abbott goes full and into the pads, Liam Livingstone drives it to mid on.
Stuart Broad informs us on air that there is a bit of rain in the air.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, Wide!WIDE! Short and over off, Liam Livingstone leaves it alone for a wide.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, Six!SIX! The short balls did bring up a couple of wickets for the Australians, but it is now proving to be an expensive gamble. Abbott bangs it into the deck on middle, Liam Livingstone backs away opening the off side up and ramps it over backward point for a biggie.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, No run.Digs it in short and over off, Liam Livingstone sways out of the line and leaves it alone.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, Wide!WIDE! Short, over the head of Liam Livingstone. Wide signalled by the umpire.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, No run.Looks for the scoop but fails! Starc bowls it full and just down leg, Harry Brook shuffles across a long way and looks to pick it up over the keeper but misses the line.
Mitchell Starc to Liam Livingstone, 1 run.Into the pads, very full in length, Liam Livingstone works it away off the inner half to square leg for a single.
Mitchell Starc to Liam Livingstone, 2 runs.Outsdie off, on a fuller length, Livingstone slashes hard to deep cover for a couple more.
Mitchell Starc to Liam Livingstone, Four!FOUR! Hold that pose, Livingstone! That's a shot and a half! Too full from Starc around off, Liam Livingstone presents the full face of the bat and lofts it with authority over mid off for another boundary.
Mitchell Starc to Liam Livingstone, Four!FOUR! Helps it on the way! A freebie from Starc and Livingstone will never miss out on such gifts! Starc bowls from wider on the crease and lands an off-cutter on a fuller length drifting into the pads, Liam Livingstone whips it on its way and finds the fence at fine leg for a boundary.
Mitchell Starc to Liam Livingstone, No run.On a length, over off, Liam Livingstone throws everything at it and drills it hard but straight to mid off.
Sean Abbott to Harry Brook, No run.Short over middle and leg, Harry Brook pulls it behind but finds the fielder at short fine. England need 70 more runs off 84 balls.
Sean Abbott to Harry Brook, No run.Back of a length again, over middle and leg, Harry Brook tries to make room, yet again but fails to slash it away. Gets an under edge to the keeper.
Sean Abbott to Harry Brook, Four!FOUR! How clever was that from Brook? Abbott keeps it short and over middle, Harry Brook premeditates the ball and backs away opening the off-side up. Ramps it over point for a boundary.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, 1 run.Short and on middle and off, Liam Livingstone sweetly times his pull to deep mid-wicket for one. Livingstone wanted the second but is rightly sent back by the skipper.
Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone, No run.Abbott bends his back and digs it short outside off, the ball goes wider after pitching. Liam Livingstone leaves it alone.
Sean Abbott to Harry Brook, 1 run.Back of a length, over off, Harry Brook swivels back, rolls his wrist on the ball and keeps his pull all along the ground to deep square leg for one.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, 1 run.On a back of a length, on off, Harry Brook dabs it in front of backward point and sets off for the run. A slight hesitation midway, but Brook gets to the other end safely.
Mitchell Starc to Liam Livingstone, 1 run.Slants it in, full and on the stumps, Liam Livingstone cuts it through backward point for a single.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, 1 run.Full and on the stumps, Harry Brook flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Four!FOUR! MAIDEN ODI HUNDRED for the English skipper, Harry Brook! An outstanding innings when his team needed it the most. He raises his bat to acknowledge the roaring applause from the crowd, taking a moment to soak in the atmosphere. A true captain’s knock under pressure! This is full from Starc on off, Brook just opens the bat face and with deft hands glides it wide of the keeper to the deep third fence for a boundary.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Four!FOUR! Beautiful shot from Brook! Very well controlled! Starc goes full and on the stumps, Harry Brook holds his ground and pummels it straight over the bowler's head for a boundary. Gets to 99!
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, 2 runs.Starc steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on the pads, on a hard length, Harry Brook eases it to the deep square leg region and gets two more runs. Moves to 95!
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Green is unbothered by that six and continues to dig it in short over middle and leg, Harry Brook hooks it behind square on the leg side and takes a single.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Wide!WIDE! Digs it very short and the ball sails over middle. Harry Brook half ducks at it.
Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 1 run.Short, outside off, Liam Livingstone pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, Six!SIX! Just enough on it but did the 12th man impede Marnus Labuschagne? Green keeps it short and over middle and leg, Liam Livingstone gets right under the line and nails his pull towards deep backward square leg. Marnus Labuschagne sprints to his right, attempting to flick the ball back into play before crossing the boundary. However, the 12th man, Mahli Beardman is standing nearby with a water bottle, and Labuschagne seems concerned about colliding with him. The ball bursts through his hands and sails for six. Beardman gets a stare from Labuschagne.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Another shorter-length delivery angling in on leg, Harry Brook makes room and dabs it to deep third for one.
Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 1 run.Banged in short and over leg, Liam Livingstone pulls it off the upper half of the bat to deep fine leg for one.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Back of a length, angling into the bodyline, Harry Brook shuffles a step across and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
Aaron Hardie to Liam Livingstone, No run.Follows up with a good-length delivery on off, Liam Livingstone turns it to backward point.
Aaron Hardie to Liam Livingstone, Six!SIX! Oh hello! Where has that come from? This is some way to get off the mark! On a length, over middle and off, Liam Livingstone charges down the track and hoists this into the stands over long on for a biggie.
Aaron Hardie to Liam Livingstone, No run.Looks for the yorker and almost gets it with pin point accuracy, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone jams it out to mid on.
Aaron Hardie to Liam Livingstone, No run.Takes pace off the ball and keeps it short, over off, Liam Livingstone blocks it to mid off.
Aaron Hardie to Harry Brook, 1 run.On a length just outside off, Harry Brook drives it to deep point for one.
Aaron Hardie to Harry Brook, No run.Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Harry Brook defends it right under his eyeline.
Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, No run.Greets Livingstone with another short one! On middle and off, Liam Livingstone covers the line and gets his bat high showing full face as he stabs it out.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, OUT! c Glenn Maxwell b Cameron Green.OUT! CAUGHT! Cameron Green traps Jamie Smith with a barrage of short balls. Bends his back and hits it into the deck, on middle and leg, Jamie Smith swivels back and winds up for the pull but only gets the height and fails to get the distance behind square on the leg side. Two fielders converge but Glenn Maxwell calls for the catch and quickly moves across to his right from deep square leg to take a relatively simple catch. Smith goes for 7 (16). England are now 197/4, requiring 108 more runs.
Liam Livingstone walks out to bat now. A short leg in place for the new batter.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, Wide!WIDE! Shorter in length but just down leg. Smith looks to pull but misses. Cameron Green stays persistent with the short ball!
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, No run.Angles it into the right-hander, on a back of a length with some pace off the delivery, Jamie Smith is too early as he swivels for the pull and misses onto his body.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, No run.No run.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Back of a length, on middle, Harry Brook steers it to deep third for one.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Six!SIX! Clear intentions from Brook! Green looks to try and trap Brook with a short ball over middle and off, Harry Brook backs away and ramps it well over backward point for a biggie.
Drinks break! This game is simmering towards a thrilling finish. With 116 runs needed from 114 balls, that’s just over 6 runs per over, a chase well within reach in today’s day and age. England currently have their noses in front, but if Australia can break through and dismiss Harry Brook, bringing in a new batter, the balance could tip sharply. We’ve seen that starting on this surface is not easy for newcomers, and if the Australians can capitalize on that, it could create real pressure.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, No run.Keeps it on off, on a length, Jamie Smith hops back and tucks it to mid on. England need 116 more runs off 114 balls.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, No run.Continues to attack the stumps, and angles this one in a bit, off a length, Jamie Smith covers the line and pats it back to Hazlewood.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, No run.Honing in at the off-stump line, on a length, Jamie Smith punches it to cover.
Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, 1 run.Full and into the pads, Harry Brook clips it to deep fine leg for a single.
Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, Four!FOUR! Brook makes the most of the Free Hit! Hazlewood searches for the yorker around off but drops it just short on a fuller length, Harry Brook gets his bottom hand into play and whips it away over mid off for a boundary. Brook moves to 81. This is now his highest score in ODI cricket.
Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, No ball!Too full, outside off, Harry Brook slices it well but finds the fielder at backward point. A late call for overstepping from the third umpire. A Free Hit will come up next.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, 1 run.Steams from over the wicket and hurls it full, on off, Jamie Smith firms his drive to the left of mid off for a single.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, 1 run.Fuller and outside off, Jamie Smith angles the bat face and drives it to deep point for a single.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Serves it on a good length, around the off-stump line, Harry Brook waits and runs it down to deep third for one more run.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, 1 run.On the pads, on a length, Jamie Smith flicks it down to deep backward square leg for one.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, No run.Lands it on a length, on off, Jamie Smith mistimes the drive to the left of the bowler.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Pace on, on a back of a length, on middle, Harry Brook pulls it hard along the carpet to deep backward square leg for a run.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Wide!WIDE! Half a shout for caught behind but the umpire waits for the timer to run out and then signals a wide. Alex Carey looked like the only one to be interested. Green dishes it out on a shortish length, around middle and leg, Harry Brook walks inside the line to help the ball on its way but misses.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, Wide!WIDE! Another bumper from Green but this sails over the batter's head. Harry Brook backs away and lets it go for a wide.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, No run.Green bashes the hard length, around off. Harry Brook expects the ball short ball and is deep in his crease. Helps the pull square of the wicket and finds the man at square leg.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, No run.On a good length, on off, Jamie Smith pushes it back to the bowler.
Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, 3 runs.Good cricket all around! This is on a back of a length, on off, Harry Brook waits for the ball to come to him and glides it down to deep third. Cameron Green is quick across the turf to his left and dives to flick the ball back in play and saves a run for his side.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, 1 run.Into the wicket by Hazlewood, on off, Jamie Smith drags the pull and gets it off the toe-end of the bat in front of mid-wicket for a run.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, No run.On a length, on off, Jamie Smith works it from the crease to backward point.
Josh Hazlewood to Jamie Smith, No run.Full and around off, Jamie Smith dabs it in front of backward point.
Josh Hazlewood to Harry Brook, 1 run.Hazlewood returns to the attack and serves it on a hard length, on off, Harry Brook steers it down to deep third for one.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, 2 runs.Green slips in the bumper again, at the ribs of the batter. Jamie Smith gets into a tangle but gets away with it. The ball lobs off his gloves well wide of the keeper and trickles down to deep fine leg for a brace.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.Short and angling into middle and leg, Harry Brook hooks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Cameron Green to Jamie Smith, 1 run.Almost another one! Green greets Smith with a bumper, around middle and leg, Jamie Smith pulls it uppishly but to the right of the man at mid-wicket for a run.
Jamie Smith walks out to bat at number 5 for England!
Cameron Green to Will Jacks, OUT! c Sean Abbott b Cameron Green.OUT! TAKEN! The plan comes to fruition for Australia! Cameron Green roars in delight as he finds a much-needed breakthrough for the team. Green bends his back and digs it in short, at the batter. Will Jacks tries to give himself room and slap it up and over on the off side. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies straight down the throat of Sean Abbott at deep third who moves to his left and completes a safe catch. Abbott limps a bit after completing the catch and Australia will hope that it's not too serious. Will Jacks departs after a top knock of 84 (82) and England are now 167/3, needing another 138 runs.
Cameron Green to Will Jacks, Wide!WIDE! Green bowls the slower bumper, around the left shoulder of the batter. Will Jacks misses out on the pull. The keeper, Alex Carey takes it low to his left and that brings out half an appeal for caught behind from Green. The umpire waits for the timer to run out before signalling a wide.
Cameron Green to Will Jacks, No run.On a length, on off, Will Jacks works it square of the wicket on the off side to point.
Cameron Green to Harry Brook, 1 run.On a back of a length, over off and middle, Harry Brook backs away and glides it down to deep third for one.
Mitchell Marsh turns to Cameron Green (2-0-13-0) in search of a breakthrough.
Sean Abbott to Will Jacks, No run.Slower and fuller, on middle, Will Jacks tries to work it past mid-wicket but ends up hitting it straighter towards mid on. Good comeback from Abbott after being hit for a six on the first ball. Uh oh, did we speak too soon? The umpires ask Abbott to wait as the third umpire checks the no ball. Abbott is fine and it will be the end of the over.
Sean Abbott to Will Jacks, No run.Fuller and on pace, on middle, Will Jacks wrists it straight to mid-wicket.
Sean Abbott to Will Jacks, No run.Tighter line and length from Abbott, on a hard length, on off, Will Jacks whips it down to mid on.
Sean Abbott to Harry Brook, 1 run.This is on a back of a length, slower as well, outside off, Harry Brook drags the pull in front of deep mid-wicket for one.
Sean Abbott to Will Jacks, 1 run.A bit of extra bounce on this one, on a hard length, on off, Will Jacks punches it to deep point for one.
Sean Abbott to Will Jacks, Six!SIX! Put away with absolute disdain! Another bumper attempted by Abbott that sits up to be hit. Jacks pulls it off the front foot and clears the deep mid-wicket fence with absolute ease for a six.
Aaron Hardie to Will Jacks, 1 run.Slower one from Hardie, on a hard length, on off. Will Jacks gets on top of it and punches it to the right of backward point for one.
Aaron Hardie to Harry Brook, 1 run.Hardie serves it full, on off, Harry Brook leans on it and eases the drive to the left of mid off. Calls Jacks through for a quick single and they make it.
Aaron Hardie to Will Jacks, 1 run.Fuller and pace on, on middle, Will Jacks clips it to wide long on for a run.
Aaron Hardie to Will Jacks, 2 runs.Off-pace delivery and on a back of a length, on middle, Will Jacks places this one in front of deep square leg and comes charging back for the second run. The stand moves to 143.
Aaron Hardie to Harry Brook, 1 run.Angling in, on a back of a length, on off, Harry Brook dabs it with soft hands in front of cover for a quick single.