In a dominant display of cricket, England thrashed Australia by 186 runs in the fourth ODI at Lord’s, leveling the five-match series 2-2. Ben Duckett’s composed half-century and captain Harry Brook’s explosive 87 off 58 balls laid the foundation for a massive total of 312 runs in a rain-shortened 39-over game. Liam Livingstone’s power-hitting towards the end, including 28 runs off Mitchell Starc’s final over, further propelled England’s innings, as he remained unbeaten on 62 from just 27 balls.
Australia’s response was lackluster, with seven of their batters failing to reach double digits. The English bowling attack, led by Matthew Potts (4 wickets), Brydon Carse (3 wickets), and Jofra Archer (2 wickets), dismantled Australia’s batting lineup, securing an emphatic win.
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Harry Brook on England’s all round performance
After the game, Harry Brook lauded his team for their all-round performance. He particularly highlighted Duckett’s knock at the top and Livingstone’s explosive finish. “Ducky (Duckett) gave us a fantastic start, he’s incredibly hard to bowl to. Livi (Livingstone) showed his capabilities brilliantly at the end,” Brook said. He also praised the bowlers, stating, “They bowled beautifully, hit their lengths, and got their rewards. Jofra was bowling quick with swing and seam, which was great to see.”
The series now heads into the decisive fifth ODI, with both teams fighting for the trophy.
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