In a thrilling ODI match at Lord’s, England faced off against Australia. England started off strong with Salt and Duckett opening the batting. Starc and Hazlewood bowled well for Australia, with Starc almost taking a sharp return catch off Duckett. Hazlewood delivered a maiden over to put pressure on the English batsmen. The match was delayed due to weather conditions, but when play eventually started, it was an exciting contest between bat and ball.
England’s Duckett and Salt put on a brave fight against the Australian bowlers, with Duckett surviving an lbw review from Starc. Despite some solid bowling from the Australian side, England managed to put up a good total on the board. Brook played a brilliant knock, scoring 87 runs before getting caught in the deep. The partnership between Brook and Duckett was key for England’s innings as they looked to set a big target for Australia.
Overall, it was a competitive match with both teams giving their best on the field. The reduced overs due to weather interruptions added to the drama of the game, making it an exciting contest for fans. The series between England and Australia, also known as “The Washes,” continues to deliver thrilling cricket moments.
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