Sat Sep 28 04:03:42 UTC 2024: ## England Thrash Australia in Lord’s Thriller, Series Tied at 2-2

**London, England:** England captain Harry Brook led his side to a resounding 186-run victory over Australia in a rain-shortened ODI at Lord’s on Friday, leveling the five-match series at 2-2.

Brook, who has been under fire for recent performances, continued his resurgence with a crucial 87 from 58 balls. He followed his maiden ODI hundred at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday with another impactful innings, showcasing his growing confidence in the format.

Liam Livingstone provided a blistering finish for England, blasting 62 not out from just 27 balls and smashing seven sixes, including four in an astonishing last over from Mitchell Starc.

Australia, despite a promising start to their chase, crumbled to 126 all out within 25 overs. England’s bowlers, particularly Brydon Carse (3-36) and Jofra Archer (2-33), exploited helpful conditions to dismantle the Australian batting order.

Archer, making his return from injury, reached speeds of 93 mph, showcasing his potent form. Matthew Potts added to the dominance with an ODI best 4-38.

Following the match, Brook expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the bowling unit’s success in leveraging the conditions. Australia’s captain, Mitchell Marsh, acknowledged England’s dominance, crediting their strong batting performance and the effectiveness of their bowling attack.

The series now heads to Bristol for a decisive final match on Sunday, where both teams will be vying for a crucial victory.

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