Playing in Durham, Australia won the toss and chose to bat first in the third ODI against England. However, wickets fell quickly for Australia with Matthew Short getting caught by Adil Rashid off Jofra Archer’s delivery for 14 runs. Mitchell Marsh was the next to fall, getting bowled by Brydon Carse for 24 runs. Steven Smith and Cameron Green then tried to steady the innings for Australia.
In the 16th over, Smith attempted a unique shot but ended up looking “dopey” as described by commentator Ian Ward. Despite the early wickets, Australia managed to reach a total of 67-2 before the drinks break. The match witnessed some good bowling performances from Archer and some good hitting from the Australian batsmen.
The match also saw some light-hearted moments, like Smith trying unconventional shots, and some close calls, including a review for an lbw decision against Smith that was overturned. The Australian side faced some challenges, with key players like Travis Head and Adam Zampa missing from the lineup due to illness.
England, on the other hand, was looking for a win to avoid a series defeat. Captain Eoin Morgan emphasized the importance of getting some positive results in the series. Overall, the match was intense and competitive, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the series.
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