Australia he continued their dominance in the five-match ODI series against EnglandHeadingley secured a comfortable 68-run victory in the second game at Leeds on Saturday 21 September. England captain after winning the toss Harry Brooke He preferred to bowl first, hoping to restrict Australia to a modest total. Despite early advances, Australia posted a competitive score of 270 before climbing to 45th place. England’s efforts to chase down the target failed under the leadership of Australia’s fiery bowling unit. Mitchell Starcbroke the English ranks.
Mitchell Starc’s devastating spell and Harry Brook’s key wicket
England’s chase began on a cautious note with the openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett provides a solid platform. But when the breakthrough came Josh Hazlewood He dismissed Salt for 12 in the fifth game. Starc’s devastating spell dispatched him Will Jacks return to the pavilion for the golden duck. In the next over, Starc secured a stunning dismissal of Brook with a perfectly executed yorker.
Starc, known for his lethal shots, angled most of his delivery through the England skipper before swinging sharply to Brook’s back foot to deliver a full length ball. The umpire raised the finger for LBW but Brook opted to review. However, on replay, Ultra Edge confirmed there was no bat and ball tracking showed it hit leg stump. The review failed and Brooke had to return to the pavilion. It was a tutorial from Starc, who changed his lines to create uncertainty before unleashing the perfect inswinger. Brook’s short knock ended with just 4 runs from 9 balls, including a boundary, as England slumped to 46/3.
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Mitchell Starc with an unplayable swing to dismiss English captain Brooke
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England crumbled under pressure as Australia secured victory
England’s middle order collapsed along with Australia’s ruthless bowling Liam Livingstone fell for a golden duck, thrashing the hosts at 65/5. Despite having 55 collaborations between them Jamie Smith and Jacob BethellStarc’s deadly yorkers and Hazlewood’s pinpoint accuracy disrupted the English chase and led to a comprehensive rout. Earlier, Australia posted a tough score of 270 anchoring the score Mitchell Marshsolid 60 and Alex Carey‘s explosive 74 off 67 balls. Brydon Carse He stood out for England with a three-goal claim, but Australia’s middle order proved too strong for the hosts.
Looking Ahead: 3rd ODI at Seat Unique Riverside
With a 2-0 lead, Australia are firmly in the driver’s seat in this series. England must now regroup and strategize ahead of the third ODI scheduled to take place on September 24 at the Seat Unique Riverside. The hosts will be looking for a strong comeback to keep the series alive, while Australia will aim to seal the series win with another dominant performance.
