Tue Sep 24 20:40:50 UTC 2024: ## England Clinch Thrilling Victory Over Australia in Rain-Affected ODI
**Manchester, UK:** England secured a dramatic 46-run victory over Australia in the third ODI at Old Trafford, keeping the series alive despite a rain-affected finish.
The hosts were cruising towards their target of 305 runs, thanks to a blistering century from Harry Brook (110) and a fine knock from Will Jacks (84). The duo shared a 167-run stand for the second wicket, putting England in a dominant position. However, a rain delay disrupted play and the match ultimately concluded under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Earlier, Australia had set a challenging target of 304/7, with Alex Carey (77) and Steven Smith (60) laying the foundation. However, England’s bowlers, particularly Jofra Archer (2/67) and Brydon Carse (1/55), kept the Australians in check.
Despite the rain interruption, Brook’s impressive century and Jacks’s valuable contribution proved decisive in securing England’s triumph. This victory gives England much-needed momentum as the series shifts to Lord’s for the fourth ODI.
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