ENG VS AUS - 5th ODI, Australia tour of England, 2024

Marsh collects the trophy as the Aussies pose for the cameras along with it. That's all from our side folks. It was a pleasure bringing you the live coverage of the five ODIs over the last couple of weeks. Harry Brook played some breathtaking knocks throughout the series, however, Australia came up with a collective team effort to topple the England captain's heroics. Head played some lovely knocks too. Was a fun and entertaining series at the end of it. One that was worth watching. For now, it's a goodbye from Nikhil, Abhinand, Siva and Anurag. See you soon!

Marsh: They were on track for a big total. But our bowlers assessed the conditions well, it was a fantastic effort by them to bounce back. We need more bowling options and need to make sure the batters don't settle. Needs to continue. Five ODIs in 12 days is always going to be a challenge. We had some experienced cricketers who led the way. We have a lot in the tank, those trophies are hard to win. We look forward to Pakistan in a few months' time. We have emphasised on the young guys coming in, we have many players waiting to play for Australia in future.

Brook: Nice to get some runs on the board and contribute in wins. Haven't played much, but have just tried to get a tempo of ODI cricket. It's not just the present, we are thinking of the long term. It's a new and entertaining brand of cricket we are playing. Duckett has done well. Jacks are done well. Carse, Archer and other seamers have put the pressure. Rashid is world class. Captaincy has been good, something I might think of doing in the future, for now I think Jos is the one to do it. We have to go above and beyond.

Head | Player of the Match, Player of the Series: Would have liked to go (and play some better knocks) in a couple of games, but it was a good opportunity. Moving really well, would like to add one good score. Just relaxed. I am moving well, doing things well and enjoying this environment. I think we have played well forever, especially in this format. We need to make sure we get up and running.

17:57 Local Time, 16:57 GMT, 22:27 IST: That's that. So Australia win the match by 49 runs (DLS method) and clinch the series 3-2. The visitors had an idea about the dicey weather and their batters came out with a really positive intent, treating it as a T20 game. Short and Head gave them a brisk start and although the latter departed in the 8th over, Short made sure to notch up a crucial fifty. Both of them were aggressive upfront and once they were dismissed, Smith and Inglis took control of proceedings. Rain arrived just after the 20th over and at that point the Aussies were 49 runs ahead of the DLS par score. Earlier in the day, Duckett notched up a superb ton and Harry Brook played another impressive knock, however, the Australian spinners pulled things back dramatically to restrict the English side. Head was the star performer with a four-wicket haul as he bagged his best figures in ODIs. The two first games were won by Australia, the next two by England and the tourists have taken the final game of the the 5-match ODI series. Stay around for the presentations..

17:40 Local Time, 16:40 GMT, 22:10 IST: Nothing much to update as the covers remain firmly in place..

16:53 Local Time, 15:53 GMT, 21:23 IST: It has stopped raining! There's some activity from the groundsmen. In fact, they are starting to remove the sheets. There's going to be an inspection at 17:10 local. "More rain will come over," reckons Nasser Hussain. And the big sheets come back again. So, there may be no inspection as it has started to drizzle again.

DLS par score: 116/2, Australia are 49 ahead

16:30 Local Time, 15:30 GMT, 21:00 IST: As expected, the heavens have opened up. Play stopped due to rain. Australia clearly ahead and they'll clinch the series if there's no more play possible. Chasing a 300+ score, the Australian openers wasted no time to get going. Short was the aggressor and he recorded his maiden ODI fifty off just 23 deliveries. After his downfall, Smith was happy to see off Rashid while Inglis batted positively against the pacers. England tried to slow down the proceedings but 20 overs have been completed. The pitch, main square and the bowlers' run-up have been covered. The forecast isn't promising. We'll keep you updated..

Adil Rashid to Smith, 1 run, punched to long-on

Adil Rashid to Smith, wide, slips one down leg does Rashid

Adil Rashid to Smith, FOUR, shortened length, Smith pulls it expertly through square leg by crouching a bit

Adil Rashid to Smith, no run, drifting in on leg, Smith misses the flick to get hit on the pads. Half an appeal for lbw but that's not straightening enough

Adil Rashid to Josh Inglis, 1 run, pushed through quick off the front of the hand, flicked to deep midwicket. Salt fumbles but the batters don't risk the second

Australia are 45 ahead on DLS.

Adil Rashid [3.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack

20 overs bowled! The DLS par score is 113. Change of ends for Rashid. A slip in place...

Brydon Carse to Smith, no run, pitched up, Smith's bat turns as he drives it to mid-on

Brydon Carse to Smith, no run, on a length outside off, Smith slashes for a cut and misses

Brydon Carse to Josh Inglis, 1 run, pitched up and Inglis drives to the right of deep cover