England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Live Updates from Chester-le-Street

In an enthralling third One-Day International (ODI) match between England and Australia at Chester-le-Street, the host team is pushing forward with significant momentum. At the end of 30 overs, England posted a score of 182/3. Harry Brook remains a key player at the crease, amassing 77 runs from 74 deliveries, while Jamie Smith is currently supporting him with 6 runs from 9 balls. Australia’s Cameron Green has claimed one wicket, delivering precise spells with figures of 1/25 in 4 overs.

Earlier in the innings, opener Will Jacks narrowly missed out on a century, being dismissed for an impressive 84 by Cameron Green, caught by Sean Abbott. This crucial wicket has been the breakthrough Australia needed to gain some control over the English batting line-up, which has otherwise been steadily advancing towards the target.

Australia’s innings, which set a competitive target of 304-7, was significantly bolstered by Alex Carey, who remained unbeaten with a score of 77. His contribution, coupled with strategic partnerships with Steven Smith (60) and Glenn Maxwell (30), helped Australia recover after being reduced to 132-4 by the 28th over. Carey’s performance followed his match-winning innings in the second ODI, showcasing his consistent form in the series.

Mitchell Starc had been effective earlier with figures of 2/39 in 6 overs, but England has managed to keep the run rate ticking. England must surpass the 304 set by Australia to stay in the series, making strategic in-game decisions imperative as the match progresses.

Australia’s bowlers, including Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott, have also been instrumental in maintaining the pressure, with Hazlewood’s accurate deliveries adding to the mix. Nevertheless, England’s batsmen, particularly Brook, seem poised to continue exploiting any loose deliveries.

The ongoing series has been a test of skills and strategies for both squads, and with England needing a win to keep the series alive, every delivery holds substantial consequence in determining the match’s outcome.