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Mitchell Starc stars as England collapse sees Australia clinch 68-run victory in second One Day International
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Published 21/09/2024 at 19:46 GMT+1
England are now one defeat from losing the ODI series against Australia after they went 2-0 down on Saturday. They lost by 68 runs at Headingley after dismissing Australia for 270. England's chase was hampered by losing a succession of early wickets to reduce them to 65-5 and staring defeat in the face. They were ultimately dismissed for 202, and now need to avoid a loss on Tuesday.
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Australia inflicted a heavy, 68-run defeat on England on Saturday in their second One Day International at Headingley.
While England’s tail put on an impressive performance to keep the match alive for longer than might have been anticipated, the result was only briefly in the balance as a result of the home side’s collapse.
England are now 2-0 down in the series after losing the first match earlier in the week.
While disappointed with his side's effort with the bat, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was pleased with how the tail wagged and the bowlers responded.
"These days, 270 you always feel a bit short, but we knew with [Mitchell] Starc and [Josh] Hazlewood, if we took early wickets we're a chance," Marsh said on Sky Sports.
"You always want more [than 270]. Those little partnerships at the back end with the tailenders are vital.
"[Starc and Hazlewood] just the experience, when you're defending a total like that. Ball was moving a bit, wickets put them under pressure.
"Aaron Hardie did a great job as well.
"Really pleasing win. Big thing is to focus on what we're doing.
"Playing England in England is a tough assignment. Really pleased with where we're at."
Australia found themselves in trouble in their innings, reaching 161-6, but an impressive 74 from Alex Carey saw them finish on 270, far from an imposing total.
England were reduced to 65-5 after a blistering effort from Australia’s attack.Â
Opener Phil Salt went for 12 runs, after escaping with his wicket on eight when he was dropped.Â
Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone were both out for ducks on their first deliveries, and caretaker captain Harry Brook made just four runs.
Jacks edged a drive to first slip as Mitchell Starc impressed, and Brook was undone by the experienced pace bowler with an inswinging yorker.
Ben Duckett was dismissed for 32, being deceived by a slower ball and falling to a brilliant caught and bowled by Hardie.
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England turned to Jamie Smith and Jacob Bethell to attempt to put together a recovery, but the latter was caught for 25, and Smith fell one short of his half century after he was caught off Hazlewood.
That left England still 112 off their target, and Adil Rashid’s 27 and Brydon Carse’s 26 were not enough to get them close.
England were dismissed for 202, with the two teams set to meet next on Tuesday at Chester-le-Street.
A win for Australia would give them an unassailable lead in the five-match series.
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