England beat world champions Australia by 46 runs

In a rain-shortened match in Durham on Tuesday, England skipper Harry Brook led from the front with his first-ever one-day international century as his team defeated world champions Australia by 46 runs. With two games remaining and down 2-1 in the five-match series, England's victory at Chester-le-Street kept them alive.

England crashed to 11-2, seeking 305 to win, when left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc dismissed openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett in the space of four deliveries. However, under pressure, Will Jacks (84) and Brook (110 not out) answered by adding 156, the third-wicket combination displaying both good judgment and technique with the bat. With rain stopping play, England was close to winning at 254-4 after 37.4 overs. However, they exceeded the required total by 46 runs in matches impacted by rain according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern system.