Sat Sep 28 03:03:43 UTC 2024: ## England Dominate Australia in Lord’s ODI, Level Series 2-2
**London, September 28, 2024:** England delivered a crushing 186-run victory over Australia in the fourth ODI at Lord’s, leveling the series at 2-2 and setting the stage for a thrilling series decider on Sunday at the County Ground in Bristol.
The hosts, fueled by a blistering batting performance that saw them amass 312/5 in 39 overs, completely dismantled the Australian bowling attack. Ben Duckett (63) and skipper Harry Brook (87) led the charge with half-centuries, while Liam Livingstone’s explosive 25-ball fifty, featuring seven sixes, put the final nail in the coffin.
England’s bowlers, particularly Matthew Potts (8-2-38-4) and Jofra Archer (4-0-13-2), maintained the pressure throughout, restricting Australia to a paltry 126 all out in 24.4 overs. Archer, returning to his best, delivered a fiery spell that included the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell, silencing any doubts about his form.
Australia, despite a promising start from Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, crumbled under the relentless pressure. The visitors lost six wickets for just 28 runs in 43 balls, with only Head and Marsh crossing the 20-run mark.
“It was a bit of a massacre,” admitted Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh. “England didn’t give us early wickets, and they totally outplayed us.”
“We took a lot of positives from the first two games, even though we didn’t win,” said a jubilant Harry Brook, who was named Player of the Match. “We built momentum from the third ODI and played really well today.”
England, now just one win away from a near-perfect summer, will be looking to seal the series victory on Sunday. However, a weather forecast for rain in Bristol could play a crucial role in deciding the outcome.
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