The third England vs Australia ODI took place at Durham, with England looking to bounce back after losing the first two games of the series. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, with Mitchell Marsh leading the team in the absence of Travis Head and Adam Zampa. England’s lineup featured Jofra Archer in place of Olly Stone.
The match started with Potts bowling to Marsh and Short, with Potts hitting a good line and length in the first over. Archer, on the other hand, showed good pace and bounce in his opening over. However, Short managed to hit a boundary off the final delivery, to take the score to 6-0 after the first over.
In the third over, Potts continued to trouble the Australian batters, finding some movement despite the windy conditions. Following a probing over, Archer took the wicket of Matthew Short, who was caught by Adil Rashid after hitting a six.
As the match progressed, Marsh and Smith attempted to stabilize the Australian innings, but England’s bowlers continued to ask questions. Key moments included Smith surviving a close lbw call and Marsh being dismissed by Carse after smashing a six.
Ultimately, Australia finished their innings at 197-5 after their allotted 20 overs. The match showcased both the talent and resilience of both teams, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the series.
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