Aus vs Eng: Harry Brook takes England to a 46-run victory over Australia to keep series win hope alive

England captain Harry Brook delivered a commanding performance, scoring his first one-day international century to guide his team to a 46-run victory over reigning world champions Australia in a rain-interrupted match in Durham on Tuesday.

The win keeps England's hopes alive in the five-match series, which now stands at 2-1 in Australia's favour with two matches remaining.

Chasing a target of 305, England were in trouble early at 11-2 after left-arm quick Mitchell Starc dismissed openers Phil Salt (0) and Ben Duckett (8) within the space of four deliveries.


However, Brook (110*), alongside Will Jacks (84), steadied the innings with a crucial 156-run partnership for the third wicket, combining composed shot selection with aggressive stroke play under pressure.

With England on 254-4 after 37.4 overs, rain halted play. At that point, they were 46 runs ahead of the required total based on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method for rain-affected games.

Persistent rain meant no further play was possible, sealing a vital victory for England and snapping Australia’s 14-match winning streak in ODIs. The Ozs posted 304, with Steve Smith's striking 60-run knock and Aaron Hardie (44) and Alex Carey (77 not out) making the most in the final 10 overs.

Earlier in the match, Australia posted a competitive 304-7 after being put in to bat. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 77, while Steven Smith contributed 60.

England’s Jofra Archer took 2-67 in an otherwise challenging outing for the home side's bowlers.

The fourth ODI will take place at Lord's on Friday as England look to level the series.

Aus vs Eng brief scores

Australia: 304-7 in 50 overs (Alex Carey 77*, Steven Smith 60, Aaron Hardie 44; Jofra Archer 2-67)
England: 254-4 in 37.4 overs (Harry Brook 110*, Will Jacks 84; Mitchell Starc 2-37)
England won by 46 runs (DLS method).