8.37pm  ... The Run Chase ...

8.36pm  Marnus Labuschagne and Adam Zampa led the charge, claiming three wickets each, while Travis Head wrapped the tail by picking up 2 wickets in the last over of the innings. Matthew Short and Ben Dwarshuis chipped in with one each. Unfortunately, Ben's involvement was limited to just four overs due to an injury sustained while fielding. With the track not offering much to the bowlers and a strong Aussie batting lineup, 316 appears chaseable. Can Australia pull off the pursuit, or will England's bowlers hold firm? The thrilling chase is up next in a while...

8.31pm  Australia's bowling struggled early on, with runs flowing freely, but their exceptional fielding kept them in the contest. The pitch offered little assistance to the bowlers, allowing England's batsmen to dominate. However, the introduction of Marnus Labuschagne in the 33rd over sparked a dramatic turnaround. Australia's attack regained momentum, stifling England's scoring rate. From a potentially daunting 370-plus total well on the cards, with England cruising at 213 for 3 in 33 overs, Australia's bowlers staged an impressive recovery, restricting England to under 320.

8.29pm  The 1st ODI of this series between England and Australia has reached its midpoint, with the match finely balanced. England's cautious beginning, losing just one wicket in the Powerplay, paved the way for Ben Duckett and Will Jacks's explosive 120-run partnership for the 2nd wicket. However, the momentum was lost as Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Jamie Smith failed to build on the foundation. England's prospects of posting 370 plus were dashed, as regular wickets and lack of partnerships limited them to 315. Ben Duckett missed out on a well-deserving century by 5 runs and he was the top scorer for the home side.

OUT! CAUGHT! Two-in-two for Travis Head and England are bundled out for 315 runs. Head sees the batter charge and digs it in short over middle and leg, Adil Rashid who has committed for the big slog goes through the shot but only manages to get it high and as far as long on. Marnus Labuschagne settles right under it and takes another easy catch to wrap the innings.
Adil Rashid c M Labuschagne b T Head 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)

8.26pm  Adil Rashid is the last man in for England.

OUT! CAUGHT! Jacob Bethell's debut with the bat comes to an end and Travis Head gets his first breakthrough. Head bowls this shorter in length and on off, Jacob Bethell tries to hit it down the ground but doesn't get the timing quite right. Hits it high in the air and straight to Marnus Labuschagne at long off who takes a simple catch. Bethell makes a crucial 35 off 34!
Jacob Bethell c M Labuschagne b T Head 35 (34b 3x4 1x6)

8.23pm  Who will bowl the last over? It will be Travis Head.