Short scripts series win over England: 5th ODI (Bristol)

Opener Matthew Short’s rapid fifty was the difference as Australia won the fifth ODI over England by 49 runs (DLS method) to win series 3-2.

Short slammed a 23-ball half-century before falling for 58 from 30 balls as Australia romped home as they were ahead of England when the rain arrived.

Earlier, England posted 309 after being put into bat with Ben Duckett scoring 107 - his second ODI century - and captain Harry Brook 72.

Australia 165 for 2 (Short 58) beat England 309 (Duckett 107, Brook 72, Head 4-28) by 49 runs (DLS method).

Sept 2024.