Cricket Scorecard

... THE RUN CHASE ... 

Right then, England have posted an imposing total of 351, the highest in the history of this competition. Australia will need to bat exceptionally well to chase it down, and a strong start in the first Powerplay will be crucial. They will also be hoping for dew to settle in, which could make batting easier while adding to the bowlers' challenges. Back for the chase in a bit.

Duckett, though, continued to play aggressively before eventually falling for a well-made 165. The southpaw fell at a crucial juncture but some lusty blows towards the end from Jofra Archer took England past 350. For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis impressed in the pace department with three wickets, while Adam Zampa made his presence felt with a couple of scalps.

Joe Root is up for a quick chat. He says that it was a nice partnership, as the wicket is quite slow and it has been overall a good inning to get this score in the end. He is pretty happy at the halfway of the inning. Talks about the inning of Ben Duckett - he says that the way he paced his inning was quite amazing to see, and rotating the strike against spinners with him was easy. Mentions that the bowlers of Australia changed the pace quite nicely and small variations made it tough to hit t

After the early setbacks, Ben Duckett and Joe Root steadied the innings, building a fluent partnership. The duo took control in the middle phase, stitching together a 158-run stand, with Duckett going on to notch his third ODI century. England reached 200 by the 30-over mark, setting themselves up for a big finish. However, Adam Zampa struck twice to halt their momentum, and Australia capitalized by chipping away at the wickets to apply the brakes.

England eventually surpass 350 and while it is a strong total, they might feel they left a few runs out there. They had 200 on the board by the 30-over mark, a platform from which teams often look to double their score in the final 20 overs. However, Australia's spirited fight back saw the batting side muster 151 runs in the last 20 overs. Earlier, after opting to bowl first, Australia did well to claim a couple of wickets in the first Powerplay, despite minimal assistance for the bowlers.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, A couple of runs to end the innings! Marnus Labuschagne fires this one full and on off, Jofra Archer drills it towards long off for a couple of runs. England finishes on 351/8!

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, Six!

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, ! Powered away! Goes a bit short and around off. Jofra Archer stays back in his crease and belts it wide of long off for a boundary.

Marnus Labuschagne to Adil Rashid, Floated, full and on off, Adil Rashid uses his feet and lofts it over extra covers for a single.

Adil Rashid is the new man in.

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, ! c & b Marnus Labuschagne.

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, ! A top effort though! Floated, full and on middle, Brydon Carse swipes it aerially towards deep mid-wicket. Glenn Maxwell charges forward and dives to grab it with the ball dying on him but just spills it out. Two runs taken.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, ! Nathan Ellis serves a full toss around off. Jofra Archer stays in his crease and thumps it down the ground wide of long off for a one-bounce four.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, slower again, Jofra Archer pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, Takes pace off, full but down the leg, Jofra Archer misses his flick. Wided.

Nathan Ellis to Brydon Carse, 1 run.

Nathan Ellis to Brydon Carse, 2 runs.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, Back of a length and on middle, Jofra Archer forces it down to long on for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, No run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, A loopy low full toss, on middle, Jofra Archer drills it to long on for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, Floated, full and on off, Jofra Archer pushes it to short covers.

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, Short and on middle, Brydon Carse flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, 1 run.

Jofra Archer comes out to bat.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, ! LBW! Marnus Labuschagne joins the party now! He gets rid of the centurion and that will surely make an impact on the final total. This is very slow through the air, full and on middle. Ben Duckett goes down to sweep it away but is way, way early through his shot and gets hit on the thigh pad right in front of the stumps. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Duckett takes the review, but UltraEdge and Ball Tracking both g

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, Flatter, short and on middle, Brydon Carse tucks it towards the mid-wicket region and sets off for the single. Marnus Labuschagne runs to his right and slides to stop. He has a shy at the bowler's end but just misses.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Great shot! Ben Dwarshuis bangs this one into the pitch, on middle. Ben Duckett gets on top of the bounce nicely and smacks it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brydon Carse, Fuller and on middle, Brydon Carse uses is feet and drives it to long off for a run.

Brydon Carse walks out to bat.

Ben Dwarshuis to Liam Livingstone, ! TAKEN! Ben Dwarshuis has three now! He bowls another cutter here, good length and on middle, angling in a bit. Liam Livingstone tries for the big slog across the line but goes through his shot a bit early. The ball hits the bottom part of his bat and flies towards deep square leg where Nathan Ellis settles under it and pouches it safely. England are 316/6 now!

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Slower one, full and on leg, Ben Duckett swipes it to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Fuller one and on middle, Ben Duckett plays the reverse sweep but straight towards point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Ben Duckett stands tall, reaches out for it and slaps it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Short again and outside off, Ben Duckett looks to cut but gets an outside edge towards short third for one. A good over from Adam Zampa despite getting hit for a boundary on the first ball.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Quicker, short and on middle, Ben Duckett tries the reverse sweep again but miscues it on the bounce to extra covers.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone, Flighted, full and on middle, Liam Livingstone guides it towards point for one.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up, full and on off Liam Livingstone pushes it to short covers.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone, Wide!

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated, shortish and on middle, tuns away, Ben Duckett changes his stance and reverse sweeps it to deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Nice shot! Tossed up, full and on middle. Ben Duckett goes down and nails the sweep shot between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Fullish delivery, on off, Liam Livingstone drives it firmly but straight to short covers. Just 4 runs off the over!

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis gets his first wicket now, or does he? The umpire raises his finger but Liam Livingstone takes the review. This one is on a good length and on middle, pace on this time, angling in a bit too. Livingstone looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the front pad. Oh..wait! UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat and that means there is an inside edge. The on-field call is changed, and Liam survives!

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis takes all the pace off, loops it up, full and on off. Liam Livingstone goes through his slog way early and misses.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Slower one, back of a length and on for, Liam Livingstone dabs it towards point for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett jams it out towards long on for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Wide!

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and around off, Ben Duckett drags it towards long on for one more. 10 runs off the over!

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Short and around off, Liam Livingstone punches it through cover-point for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Flighted, full and on off, Ben Duckett goes down and reverse sweeps it towards deep point for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Floated, full and on off, Liam Livingstone drills it through covers for a single.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, ! Up, up and away! Marnus Labuschagne serves a freebie here! It is a loopy full toss, on middle. Liam Livingstone is not going to miss out on that and goes down to smash it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, No run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, takes pace off, Ben Duckett looks to pull but gets a bottom edge back towards the keeper.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Overpitched and on middle, Liam Livingstone plays a lovely straight drive down the ground. Glenn Maxwell from long off moves quickly to his left and releases the ball in flash to keep it down to just one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Hard length and outside off, Ben Duckett backs away and cuts it to deep point for another run.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, On a length and on off, Liam Livingstone steers it towards third man for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Short of a length and around off, Liam Livingstone guides it to point.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ben Duckett works it to deep square leg for one more.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Drags his length back, on middle, Liam Livingstone pulls it to deep mid-wicker for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Flighted, full and on leg, Ben Duckett tucks it through square leg for another run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Short again and outside off, Liam Livingstone punches it hard and towards short covers. Steve Smith gets a good hand on it to make a half-stop. They cross.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, No run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, A googly, full and on off, turns away, Ben Duckett guides it off the outer half of the bat through point for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, ! TAKEN! Glenn Maxwell strikes gold here! He gets the big wicket of Jos Buttler at a crucial time. Flatter delivery, full and on middle. Buttler goes down on one knee to slog sweep but fails to get fully underneath it. He ends up hitting it flat and aerieally towards deep mid-wicket. Nathan Ellis moves a bit forward and takes a nice low catch inches above the ground. England lose half their side now! Liam Livingstone comes out to bat now.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Uppish but safe! Flighted. full and around off, Ben Duckett slices it just over short third for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, ! Short and punished! Glenn Maxwell bowls a half-tracker, on middle. Jos Buttler has all the time in the world to rock back and heaves it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Short and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single;

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, ! Into the stands! Floated, full and on middle. Jos Buttler dances down the track and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, No run.

Powerplay 3! Now five fielders are allowed outside the circle.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Short and punished! Dwarshius errs in line and length as he offers width on off, on the shorter side. It sits up nicely for Duckett who waits on the back foot and slaps it to the right of deep point for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, On a hard length, tucking the batter up for room, on middle, Buttler wrists it behind square on the leg side for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, From around the wicket now, on a back of a length, on off, Buttler pulls it to deep square leg for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Buttler walks across his stumps and flicks it to the right of mid on for a brace.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Short and on middle, Duckett pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Speared in with a round-arm action, on the pads, on a nagging length, Duckett turns it through square leg and retains the strike with a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Fired in, on a nagging length, slapped hard but straight to mid off by Duckett.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, 2 runs.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Darted in, on a nagging length, on middle, Duckett defends it with a straight bat.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! Good use of the feet and Duckett gets the desired reward! Floated up, full and on off, Duckett puts the dancing shoes on and gets to the pitch of the ball. Tonks it over long off for a biggie.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Short and on off, Buttler punches it wide of cover for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, 4 Leg byes.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Dishes it out on a shortish length, on off, Jos hops and whips it wide of mid on for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, On a nagging length, on off, Ben jabs it to the right of mid-wicket for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Fuller, on off, Buttler eases it down to long off for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Angling away, on a good length, Jos stabs it down on the off side.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! BANG! The extra delivery proves costly for Australia! Looped by Adam, on middle, Ben steps out and takes it on the full. Tonks it over long on for a biggie.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, NO BALl! Low full toss, on off, punched down to long off for a single by Jos. Zampa has overstepped. Free Hit coming up.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, This keeps straight, on a nagging length, Buttler looks to work it away with the turn but the ball catches the inside edge onto the pads.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated up, on middle, Ben steps out and lofts it on a couple of bounces to long on for one.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Slower and shorter, on middle, Ben hangs back to defend.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Nicely done! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Duckett gets into the position quickly and nails the reverse sweep over backward point for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Another off-pace delivery and this is fuller, on middle, Duckett clips it past mid-wicket for a run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, On a hard length, going across, Buttler stands tall to punch it away. Mishits it towards mid off for another single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, This is on a short of a good length, cut away to deep cover for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, On a nagging length, on off, Ben hangs back to defend.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Full and on off, Jos eases it down to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Beaten! Flatter and shorter, this skids through, Ben looks to cut it late but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Pushed across, near the tramline on off, Ben looks to go over cover but does not quite get hold of it. Gets enough bat on it though to clear cover for a couple.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, Full again, on off, drilled down to long on for a single by Jos.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Fuller and slower, on middle, Duckett knocks it down to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, Short and on the pads, Buttler hangs back and turns it in front of deep backward square leg for a single to get off the mark.

Skipper Jos Buttler walks out to bat now.

Adam Zampa to Harry Brook, ! EXCELLENT CATCH! And it's that man again, Alex Carey! Zampa dishes out a googly, on a nagging length, around off, Brook steps out to go down the ground but the ball catches the outer half of the bat and it gets sliced towards backward point. Carey runs over his left shoulder and dives full-length to that side to grab it.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, Outside off, on a short of a good length, Brook pushes it past point and crosses over.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Brook blocks it out.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Back to over the wicket and this is dug in short, on middle, pulled through square leg for one more by BD.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and goes full, on off, Ben defends it with a straight bat.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, Takes pace off, on a back of a length, Brook clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Innovative! Tossed up, at the stumps, Duckett brings out the reverse and reaches out in front to execute the shot. Hits it to the left of backward point for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Fuller and at the stumps, Ben taps it back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Serves a googly, short and on off, Duckett slaps it straight to mid off.

Adam Zampa to Harry Brook, More loop on this one, on off, Brook drives it past cover for a single to get off the mark.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated up, knocked down to long on for one.

Drinks! The inning of England is going well so far as Ben Duckett has just reached his hundred and they are looking for a total above 350 from here easily. The onus will be on Duckett to bat through as much as he can and plays his shot more freely now. The upcoming batters are more destructive for England in Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone so they are well lined-up for a good score. On the other hand, Australia have just chipped in a big wicket of Joe Root and they will be looking to get

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On the pads, on a length, Duckett helps it behind square on the leg side for one more.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, ! AND THAT IS HUNDRED FOR DUCKETT!

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, ! Pummeled! On a shortish length, on off, Ben Duckett backs away and gets on top of the bounce. Flat bats it down the deck and beats the bowler to his left for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Sliding onto the pads, on the fuller side, Duckett clips it to mid-wicket.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On a back of a length, on middle, Ben hops and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Harry Brook is the next man in.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, ! LBW! A loud shout and the finger is raised! Root reviews it straight away. Has he got some bat on it or does he think it is sliding down leg? This is pushed through by Zampa, on middle and leg. Too full for the attempted sweep as the ball sneaks under the bat and hits Root on the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved. 'Waiting for Ball Tracking', says third umpire Kumar Dharmasena. Here it is. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is clipping the leg

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Fired in, at the stumps, on a length, defended with a straight bat.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, This goes straight on, on a nagging length, around off, Root tries to work it away with the turn but miscues it back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Looped up, on middle, Root eases it to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Pushed across, on off, cut away to deep backward point for one.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and around off, Ben Duckett cuts it past point for one. That brings up the 200 for England!

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Low full toss, outside off, Root slices it down to deep third for one.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, 2 runs.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, A sharp bouncer, on middle, but a bit too high, Joe Root sways away from it. It is called a wide.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Four!

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root dabs it to point.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Short again and on off, Joe Root punches it to long off for one.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it through square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Quicker, short and on off, Ben Duckett moves back but gets a bit hurried and stabs it to short covers.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and in middle, Ben Duckett blocks it back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Four!

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett punches it through covers for one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and around off, Ben Duckett swats it down to mid-wicket.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Slower, touch fuller and on middle, Joe Root clips it to deep square leg for another run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Bangs this one short and on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Hard length and on middle, Joe Root steps across and flicks it through square leg for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Good length and around off, Joe Root pushes it to short covers.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! Put away! Glenn Maxwell drops it short again and just outside off. Ben Duckett makes a bit of room to free his arms and thrashes it past mid off for a boundary.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, 1 run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett guides it to point.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it to long on for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Short and on off, Ben Duckett punches it wide of mid off. Matthew Short moves to his right and makes a good diving stop. A single is taken.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, On a length and on leg, Ben Duckett nudges it through square leg for one more.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Nice change of pace! Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Ben Duckett winds up for the pull but decides against it in the end.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Touch fuller and on middle, Joe Root drives it wide of mid on or one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Good length and angling into leg, Ben Duckett glances it to fine leg for another run.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Short of a length and around off, Joe Root steers it through point for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Fuller and on middle, slower too, Ben Duckett flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Ellis returns to the attack, replacing Glenn Maxwell. 4-0-20-0 so far for Ellis.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Shortish and on off, Ben Duckett guides it through backward point for one more.

Marnus Labuschagne to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it to long on for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and on middle, Ben Duckett works it past the bowler for another run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Joe Root, Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root drills it to long on for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Short again and outisde off, Ben Duckett cuts it to deep point for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Shorter in length and around off, Ben Duckett punches it through extra covers for a brace.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ben Duckett looks to play it with a straight bat but gets an outside edge safely through point for one more.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Short and on middle, Joe Root punches it to long on for one.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and outside off, Ben Duckett drills it to deep point for another run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Quicker, full and on off, angling in, Ben Duckett backs away to cut but chops it down on the pitch.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Flatter, full and on leg, Joe Root clips it through square leg for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Short and around off, Ben Duckett punches it to sweeper covers for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, FiFTY FOR ROOT! As elegant as it gets and he registers his 41st half-century in ODIs! Now, he will want to make it big on a pitch is a paradise for batters. Good length and on middle, Joe Root glances it to fine leg for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it nicely to deep square leg but just for a run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Hard length and on off, Ben Duckett stabs it out towards mid on.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a length and on middle, Joe Root clips it through square leg for a single.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, Quicker, full and on leg, Joe Root works it to deep square leg for one. 150 UP FOR ENGLAND!

Matthew Short to Ben Duckett, Fires one full and on the pads, Ben Duckett clips it through square leg for a run.

Matthew Short to Ben Duckett, Flatter, full and on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it to the leg side.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it to long on for a single.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, Floated, full and on off, Joe Root pushes it to short covers.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, ! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! TWO IN TWO! Quicker, full and on middle Ben Duckett goes down across and uses the pace of the ball to paddle it wide of short fine for another boundary. 100-RUN STAND COMES UP!

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Superb short! Adam Zampa just drags his length back a bit around off. Ben Duckett rocks back quickly and gets on top of the bounce to slap it through extra covers for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, A googly, full and on middle, turns away, Ben Duckett blocks it out well.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Floated, full and on middle, Joe Root clips it through square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Flatter, full and on middle, Joe Root knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Back of a length and outside off, Root hops up a bit and steers it to deep third man for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Comes over the wicket, on a hard length, and on top of off, Root pushes it to mid off. 

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, On a good length, touch outside off, Joe Root looks to guide it towards third man but gets an inside edge onto the pitch just beside the stumps.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, around middle, angling into the body, Ben Duckett swivels on the back foot and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Full again but change the line to outside off, Root comes forward and drives it to deep cover for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, From around the wicket, fuller around middle Root lunges and drives it to mid on.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, BEATEN! A googly and wide outside off, tempting length, Ben Duckett's eyes lit up as he saw the width and it was in the slot. He goes for a heave but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Tossed up, around off, Root uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and steers it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Keeps it on the same length but in the stumps, Root pushes it back to the bowler off the back foot.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Nagging length, and outside off, Root pats at it towards cover.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Nice flight, fuller around off, Duckett clears out his front leg and drills it to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Fuller around middle, Root nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single. 

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On a good length, around off, Duckett dabs it to point.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, ! THRASHED! BEN DUCKETT COMPLETES HIS FIFTY! On a good length, and touch outside off, with pace off, back-of-the-end slower one, Ben Duckett moves across and drags it with a pull shot over mid on for a boundary to complete his milestone. Quite a wonderful inning from the southpaw as he has held one end and hit the boundaries on a consistent base.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, 1 run.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, ! EDGED AND BOUNDARY! Johnson goes fuller and outside off, invites the batter for a drive, from around the wicket, Joe Root comes forward and looks for an expansive drive but manages to get a thick inside edge only. The ball goes past the diving keeper to his left for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and outside off, Duckett keeps it down towards mid on and there is a fumble there by Travis Head and the batters run for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, and touch outside off, Duckett dabs it towards point and wants to have a quick single but is sent back by Joe Root.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Much fuller, around middle, Root clips it off the front foot but straight to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, BEATEN! A googly and outside off, turns away nicely, Ben Duckett comes forward and looks to push it away for a single to long off but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Fuller this time and outside off, Root strides forward and drives it to deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Nagging length, around off, Root presses back and pushes it to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, A high full toss, around off, Duckett misses out as he only manages to drill it to long on for a single.

Drinks! England have steadied things nicely after losing two wickets. Joe Root and Ben Duckett are looking set and will want to extend this partnership further to set up a base for the next batters. Australia are looking to break this partnership but there is not much help in the wicket so they will have to come up with some different plans to trouble the batters here.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Keeps it shorter, around middle, Duckett opens up and clips it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Drops it short, around middle, Root goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Around leg, follows the batter, Ben Dwarshuis uses his feet and nudges it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, around middle, Duckett presents the full face of the bat to defend it to the left of the bolwer.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Slower, around middle, Root nudges it towards square leg with soft hands and steals a quick single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Nagging length, around leg, Duckett works it away to deep square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, around middle, Ben Duckett turns it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Drags his length and outside off, Ben Duckett presses back and cuts it in the gap towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Slower through the air, around off, Duckett comes forward and steers it to mid off.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Gives flight to the ball, and keeps it fuller, but on the pads, Duckett uses his feet and drills it to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Spin from both ends! Zampa bowls fuller and around off and middle, Root comes forward and flicks it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! CLEAN STRIKE! Maxwell keeps it slower and around off, Ben Duckett walks down the track and hammers it down the ground for a biggie. 100 comes up for England.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Floated up, around middle, Root comes forward and flicks it away to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Darts in fuller, Duckett uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and drills it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Much fuller, in the slot, just outside off, Root strides forward and drives it wide of mid off for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, around middle, Duckett comes forward and nudges it to long on for a single. 50 runs for this partnership also comes up.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Fuller and around off, Root pushes it to long on from the back foot for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, On a good length and outside off, Root steers it to deep cover for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Hard length, just outside off, Joe Root uses the depth of the crease and opens the face of the bat to guide it towards third man. Glenn Maxwell is alert at backward point as he makes a dive to his left and stops the ball.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Back of a length, around off, Root comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Hard length, angling in, on top of off, Duckett works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Nagging length, around off, Ben comes forward and drops it down to mid off.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, WIDE! On a good length, but down the leg side, there is a noise but is given wide by the umpire. Ben Duckett has a swing at it but Australia aren't reviewing it.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Fuller but on the pads, Root uses his wrists to flick it away wide of deep square leg for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! TOP SHOT AS PER THE FIELD! Floated up by Maxwell around middle, Ben Duckett comes down the wicket and lofts it down the ground as the mid off is inside the circle. The ball goes over the ropes.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Much slower and around middle, Duckett comes forward and blocks it out.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Keeps it shorter and outside off, Root presses back and cuts it in the gap towards backward point for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, On a nagging length, on the pads, easy for Duckett to turn it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, A bit slower and around middle and leg, from around the wicket, Duckett pushes it to the left of the bowler. 

Glenn Maxwell comes into the attack now.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Around off, tossed up, Root comes forward and nudges it to long on for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, On a good length, around off, Root pushes it wide of cover for a quick single to retain the strike.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Hard length, around off, Root pushes it to mid off.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, ! PURE TIMING! On a good length, around middle, Joe Root transfers his weight to the front foot and just uses his wrists to flick it in the gap towards mid-wicket. Matthew Short gives it a chase but the ball races away to the boundary.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Slightly back of a length, just outside off, a bit slower off the deck, Joe Root comes forward and drops it down back to the bowler.

Powerplay 2! Australia can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the end of the 40th over. Neither team will be too unhappy about how things panned out in the first ten overs.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, On a good length, around off, Duckett opens the face of the bat and guides it to deep point for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Fuller but on the pads, easy for Joe Root as he comes forward and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Four!

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a good length, on off, Root stands tall and knocks it towards mid off where Marnus slides to his left and makes the stop. They cross.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Takes pace off and pulls the length back, on off, Duckett punches it wide of mid off for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Serves it full, on off, Duckett cracks the drive but picks out the man at cover. Throws his head back in disappointment at missing out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, on off, Root punches it to the left of cover for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Down leg again, full as well, Duckett manages to get some bat on it this time and helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Wide! Drifting down leg, on the fuller side, Ben misses the tickle.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Full and on the pads, flicked to deep square leg for one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, On a short of a good length, on off, Ben hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Bowls the back-of-the-hand slower one, on a back of a length, on off, Root waits on it and steers it down to deep third for one.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, At the stumps, on a nagging length, Root gets on his toes and tucks it to the left of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, outside off, Root walks across and gets close to the line of the ball. Taps it to backward point.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Ellis hits the bat hard, around off, on a good length, Root pushes it to mid off.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Ben fails to flick it away and catches it on the pads.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Good stop! On a length, on off, Root firms the drive down the ground towards mid off. Marnus Labuschagne runs across to his right and dives to save a boundary. Keeps the batters down to just one with his stop.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, 2 runs.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, on middle, Root gets on his toes and works it to the left of deep backward square leg for a couple.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Delivers it on a hard length, on off, punched to cover.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Angling away, on a nagging length, Root pats it down the deck with a straight bat.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, No run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, BYES! That kept low and was not too far away from the off pole! On a good length, on off, Ben stays back to deal with it. The ball stays low and skids through to go under the bat. It sneaks past the off stump and beats the diving keeper to his right. Steve Smith gives it a chase but in vain.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Dishes out the slower one from the back of the hand, on off, on a length, Ben punches it firmly to cover.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Going across, pace on, on a hard length, Duckett punches it to point.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, ! A slower one gone wrong for Ellis! Bowls the back-of-the-hand off-pace delivery but it is on the pads, on the fuller side, Ben just helps it away down to the deep fine leg for a boundary.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Slanting into the right-hander, on a nagging length, Root whips it off the back foot to the right of mid on for a single.

Nathan Ellis comes into the attack now.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Lands it on a nagging length, on off, Root presents the full face of the bat and punches it past the non-striker. Carey at mid on gives a chase and cuts it off. Root gets off the mark with three runs!

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, on off, Root punches it off the back foot to point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Fuller and on the pads, Root flicks it straight to mid on.

The much-experienced Joe Root comes out to bat at number four. 

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, ! c Alex Carey b Ben Dwarshuis.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Full and on middle, on a length, Ben turns it past square leg for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Four!

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Mishit but safe! On a hard length, on middle, Smith looks to jab it away off the front foot but ends up hitting it a lot straighter. It goes straight up but he manages to evade the leap of Alex Carey at mid on who took a few steps back and went at it with his right hand. Two runs taken.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, ! Easy pickings! Too straight from Spencer, on a length, down leg, Jamie tickles it to the right of deep fine leg for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, On the pads, on the fuller side, Smith fails to help it away. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls off the pads on the leg side.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Play and a miss! Johnson slides it across the right-hander from over the wicket, on a length, Smith plays it well in front of his body as he goes for the drive. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Smith dabs it down in front of backward point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, Touch fuller, on middle and leg, Smith knocks it to the right of mid on and takes a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, Keeps it at the stumps, on a short of a good length, Smith hangs back to defend.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, On a back of a length, on middle, Smith rides the bounce and keeps it out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, Wide!

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Serves it on a hard length, on off, Duckett pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, At 129.4 kph, on a length, Duckett goes hard on the drive and looks to play it down the ground. Plays outside the line of the ball and gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, FIVE WIDES! Dwarshuis goes searching for the yorker but sprays it down leg, Duckett misses the tickle. The keeper Josh Inglis stands no chance as the ball races past him.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Nicely done! Ben drifts onto the pads, on the fuller side, Duckett plants his front foot ahead and picks it up and over square leg for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, A bit too straight, on a good length, on the pads, Smith fails to help it away and wears it on the pads.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Full at 140.9 kph, on off, Ben is a bit hurried on the drive and miscues it off the inner half of the bat to the right of mid-wicket for one.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Pitched up, on off, BD goes for a straight drive but the bat turns in his hand and he mistimes the shot to mid on.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Duckett gets on top of the bounce and jabs it to the left of square leg for a couple of runs.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Angling into the left-hander, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Duckett tucks it to mid-wicket.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On a hard length, on off, Duckett hops and keeps it out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, ! Lovely shot to get off the mark! Angling away, on off, on a length, Smith takes a couple of steps down the track and drives it all along the ground. Hits it through covers for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, No run.

Jamie Smith walks out to bat at number 3.

Ben Dwarshuis to Phil Salt, ! WHAT A GRAB!

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Drags the length back and keeps it on off, Duckett camps back and drops it with soft hands beside the pitch on the leg side for a single to get off the mark.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Attacking the front pad, on a length, Ben gets his bat out in front and flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Gets a hint of away shape does Ben, around off, very full, Duckett punches it to cover.

Who bowls now?

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, Six!

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, ! Sweetly struck! Attacking the stumps, on a length, Salt gets his hands through the line and drills it with a straight bat to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, Full again but a tighter line, on off, Salt firms the drive to mid off.

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Leg bye! A bit too straight, sliding on the pads, on a short of a length, Ben misses the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball thuds Ben on the pads and rolls behind on the leg side.

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, England are underway! Johnson pushes it across the right-hander from over the wicket, on a nagging length, Salt has a swing at it but misses. The ball just keeps going further away as it passes the stumps. The keeper Josh Inglis dives in front of first slip as goes at it with his right glove. The ball clips his glove and goes through the cordon for a bye.

Done with the pre-match formalities! It's now time for two of the biggest rivals to battle it out on the field. The Australian players are taking up their respective field positions. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are the two openers for England. Spencer Johnson has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of this big clash, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be England's first followed by the national anthem of Australia.

Phil Salt is in for a chat. With this being the first game of the tournament, he says that are looking to do the basics right, lay a marker and most importantly, come away with a win. On being relieved of the wicketkeeping duties for this game, he says that today is a great opportunity to get involved in the field and make an impact. Mentions that there are a lot of guys in the squad who have done well here and have good knowledge of the conditions, which he hopes will stand the team in good s

The captain of Australia, Steve Smith says that it looks like a pretty good surface and adds that there was some dew when they trained, hence, they want to bowl first. Mentions that they have two left-arm seamers in the side in Ben Dwarshuis and Spencer Johnson. Talks about the form of Carrey and that he is a quality batter. Concludes it by saying that they are excited for today’s game.

The skipper of England, Jos Buttler says that they would have batted first as they are not sure whether dew will be a factor or not. Adds that they are very excited for this game and whenever you play Australia in an ICC event, you want to be part of it. Mentions that Jamie Smith has immense quality and he has shown that in recent times and that they have skilled players around him to help him improve even further.

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson. 

TOSS - Australia have won the toss and they will BOWL first.

... THE RUN CHASE ... 

Right then, England have posted an imposing total of 351, the highest in the history of this competition. Australia will need to bat exceptionally well to chase it down, and a strong start in the first Powerplay will be crucial. They will also be hoping for dew to settle in, which could make batting easier while adding to the bowlers' challenges. Back for the chase in a bit.

Duckett, though, continued to play aggressively before eventually falling for a well-made 165. The southpaw fell at a crucial juncture but some lusty blows towards the end from Jofra Archer took England past 350. For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis impressed in the pace department with three wickets, while Adam Zampa made his presence felt with a couple of scalps.

Joe Root is up for a quick chat. He says that it was a nice partnership, as the wicket is quite slow and it has been overall a good inning to get this score in the end. He is pretty happy at the halfway of the inning. Talks about the inning of Ben Duckett - he says that the way he paced his inning was quite amazing to see, and rotating the strike against spinners with him was easy. Mentions that the bowlers of Australia changed the pace quite nicely and small variations made it tough to hit t

After the early setbacks, Ben Duckett and Joe Root steadied the innings, building a fluent partnership. The duo took control in the middle phase, stitching together a 158-run stand, with Duckett going on to notch his third ODI century. England reached 200 by the 30-over mark, setting themselves up for a big finish. However, Adam Zampa struck twice to halt their momentum, and Australia capitalized by chipping away at the wickets to apply the brakes.

England eventually surpass 350 and while it is a strong total, they might feel they left a few runs out there. They had 200 on the board by the 30-over mark, a platform from which teams often look to double their score in the final 20 overs. However, Australia's spirited fight back saw the batting side muster 151 runs in the last 20 overs. Earlier, after opting to bowl first, Australia did well to claim a couple of wickets in the first Powerplay, despite minimal assistance for the bowlers.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, A couple of runs to end the innings! Marnus Labuschagne fires this one full and on off, Jofra Archer drills it towards long off for a couple of runs. England finishes on 351/8!

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, Six!

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, ! Powered away! Goes a bit short and around off. Jofra Archer stays back in his crease and belts it wide of long off for a boundary.

Marnus Labuschagne to Adil Rashid, Floated, full and on off, Adil Rashid uses his feet and lofts it over extra covers for a single.

Adil Rashid is the new man in.

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, ! c & b Marnus Labuschagne.

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, ! A top effort though! Floated, full and on middle, Brydon Carse swipes it aerially towards deep mid-wicket. Glenn Maxwell charges forward and dives to grab it with the ball dying on him but just spills it out. Two runs taken.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, ! Nathan Ellis serves a full toss around off. Jofra Archer stays in his crease and thumps it down the ground wide of long off for a one-bounce four.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, slower again, Jofra Archer pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, Takes pace off, full but down the leg, Jofra Archer misses his flick. Wided.

Nathan Ellis to Brydon Carse, 1 run.

Nathan Ellis to Brydon Carse, 2 runs.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, Back of a length and on middle, Jofra Archer forces it down to long on for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Jofra Archer, No run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, A loopy low full toss, on middle, Jofra Archer drills it to long on for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, Floated, full and on off, Jofra Archer pushes it to short covers.

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, Short and on middle, Brydon Carse flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Jofra Archer, 1 run.

Jofra Archer comes out to bat.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, ! LBW! Marnus Labuschagne joins the party now! He gets rid of the centurion and that will surely make an impact on the final total. This is very slow through the air, full and on middle. Ben Duckett goes down to sweep it away but is way, way early through his shot and gets hit on the thigh pad right in front of the stumps. There is a huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Duckett takes the review, but UltraEdge and Ball Tracking both g

Marnus Labuschagne to Brydon Carse, Flatter, short and on middle, Brydon Carse tucks it towards the mid-wicket region and sets off for the single. Marnus Labuschagne runs to his right and slides to stop. He has a shy at the bowler's end but just misses.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Great shot! Ben Dwarshuis bangs this one into the pitch, on middle. Ben Duckett gets on top of the bounce nicely and smacks it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brydon Carse, Fuller and on middle, Brydon Carse uses is feet and drives it to long off for a run.

Brydon Carse walks out to bat.

Ben Dwarshuis to Liam Livingstone, ! TAKEN! Ben Dwarshuis has three now! He bowls another cutter here, good length and on middle, angling in a bit. Liam Livingstone tries for the big slog across the line but goes through his shot a bit early. The ball hits the bottom part of his bat and flies towards deep square leg where Nathan Ellis settles under it and pouches it safely. England are 316/6 now!

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Slower one, full and on leg, Ben Duckett swipes it to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Fuller one and on middle, Ben Duckett plays the reverse sweep but straight towards point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Ben Duckett stands tall, reaches out for it and slaps it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Short again and outside off, Ben Duckett looks to cut but gets an outside edge towards short third for one. A good over from Adam Zampa despite getting hit for a boundary on the first ball.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Quicker, short and on middle, Ben Duckett tries the reverse sweep again but miscues it on the bounce to extra covers.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone, Flighted, full and on middle, Liam Livingstone guides it towards point for one.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up, full and on off Liam Livingstone pushes it to short covers.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone, Wide!

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated, shortish and on middle, tuns away, Ben Duckett changes his stance and reverse sweeps it to deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Nice shot! Tossed up, full and on middle. Ben Duckett goes down and nails the sweep shot between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Fullish delivery, on off, Liam Livingstone drives it firmly but straight to short covers. Just 4 runs off the over!

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis gets his first wicket now, or does he? The umpire raises his finger but Liam Livingstone takes the review. This one is on a good length and on middle, pace on this time, angling in a bit too. Livingstone looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the front pad. Oh..wait! UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat and that means there is an inside edge. The on-field call is changed, and Liam survives!

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis takes all the pace off, loops it up, full and on off. Liam Livingstone goes through his slog way early and misses.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Slower one, back of a length and on for, Liam Livingstone dabs it towards point for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett jams it out towards long on for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Wide!

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and around off, Ben Duckett drags it towards long on for one more. 10 runs off the over!

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Short and around off, Liam Livingstone punches it through cover-point for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Flighted, full and on off, Ben Duckett goes down and reverse sweeps it towards deep point for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Floated, full and on off, Liam Livingstone drills it through covers for a single.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, ! Up, up and away! Marnus Labuschagne serves a freebie here! It is a loopy full toss, on middle. Liam Livingstone is not going to miss out on that and goes down to smash it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, No run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, takes pace off, Ben Duckett looks to pull but gets a bottom edge back towards the keeper.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Overpitched and on middle, Liam Livingstone plays a lovely straight drive down the ground. Glenn Maxwell from long off moves quickly to his left and releases the ball in flash to keep it down to just one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Hard length and outside off, Ben Duckett backs away and cuts it to deep point for another run.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, On a length and on off, Liam Livingstone steers it towards third man for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Liam Livingstone, Short of a length and around off, Liam Livingstone guides it to point.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ben Duckett works it to deep square leg for one more.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Drags his length back, on middle, Liam Livingstone pulls it to deep mid-wicker for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Flighted, full and on leg, Ben Duckett tucks it through square leg for another run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, Short again and outside off, Liam Livingstone punches it hard and towards short covers. Steve Smith gets a good hand on it to make a half-stop. They cross.

Marnus Labuschagne to Liam Livingstone, No run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, A googly, full and on off, turns away, Ben Duckett guides it off the outer half of the bat through point for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, ! TAKEN! Glenn Maxwell strikes gold here! He gets the big wicket of Jos Buttler at a crucial time. Flatter delivery, full and on middle. Buttler goes down on one knee to slog sweep but fails to get fully underneath it. He ends up hitting it flat and aerieally towards deep mid-wicket. Nathan Ellis moves a bit forward and takes a nice low catch inches above the ground. England lose half their side now! Liam Livingstone comes out to bat now.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Uppish but safe! Flighted. full and around off, Ben Duckett slices it just over short third for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, ! Short and punished! Glenn Maxwell bowls a half-tracker, on middle. Jos Buttler has all the time in the world to rock back and heaves it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Short and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single;

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, ! Into the stands! Floated, full and on middle. Jos Buttler dances down the track and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, No run.

Powerplay 3! Now five fielders are allowed outside the circle.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Short and punished! Dwarshius errs in line and length as he offers width on off, on the shorter side. It sits up nicely for Duckett who waits on the back foot and slaps it to the right of deep point for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, On a hard length, tucking the batter up for room, on middle, Buttler wrists it behind square on the leg side for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, From around the wicket now, on a back of a length, on off, Buttler pulls it to deep square leg for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Buttler walks across his stumps and flicks it to the right of mid on for a brace.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Short and on middle, Duckett pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Speared in with a round-arm action, on the pads, on a nagging length, Duckett turns it through square leg and retains the strike with a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Fired in, on a nagging length, slapped hard but straight to mid off by Duckett.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, 2 runs.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Darted in, on a nagging length, on middle, Duckett defends it with a straight bat.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! Good use of the feet and Duckett gets the desired reward! Floated up, full and on off, Duckett puts the dancing shoes on and gets to the pitch of the ball. Tonks it over long off for a biggie.

Glenn Maxwell to Jos Buttler, Short and on off, Buttler punches it wide of cover for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, 4 Leg byes.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Dishes it out on a shortish length, on off, Jos hops and whips it wide of mid on for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, On a nagging length, on off, Ben jabs it to the right of mid-wicket for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Fuller, on off, Buttler eases it down to long off for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Angling away, on a good length, Jos stabs it down on the off side.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! BANG! The extra delivery proves costly for Australia! Looped by Adam, on middle, Ben steps out and takes it on the full. Tonks it over long on for a biggie.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, NO BALl! Low full toss, on off, punched down to long off for a single by Jos. Zampa has overstepped. Free Hit coming up.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, This keeps straight, on a nagging length, Buttler looks to work it away with the turn but the ball catches the inside edge onto the pads.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated up, on middle, Ben steps out and lofts it on a couple of bounces to long on for one.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Slower and shorter, on middle, Ben hangs back to defend.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Nicely done! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Duckett gets into the position quickly and nails the reverse sweep over backward point for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Another off-pace delivery and this is fuller, on middle, Duckett clips it past mid-wicket for a run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, On a hard length, going across, Buttler stands tall to punch it away. Mishits it towards mid off for another single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, This is on a short of a good length, cut away to deep cover for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, On a nagging length, on off, Ben hangs back to defend.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jos Buttler, Full and on off, Jos eases it down to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Beaten! Flatter and shorter, this skids through, Ben looks to cut it late but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Pushed across, near the tramline on off, Ben looks to go over cover but does not quite get hold of it. Gets enough bat on it though to clear cover for a couple.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, Full again, on off, drilled down to long on for a single by Jos.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Fuller and slower, on middle, Duckett knocks it down to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Jos Buttler, Short and on the pads, Buttler hangs back and turns it in front of deep backward square leg for a single to get off the mark.

Skipper Jos Buttler walks out to bat now.

Adam Zampa to Harry Brook, ! EXCELLENT CATCH! And it's that man again, Alex Carey! Zampa dishes out a googly, on a nagging length, around off, Brook steps out to go down the ground but the ball catches the outer half of the bat and it gets sliced towards backward point. Carey runs over his left shoulder and dives full-length to that side to grab it.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, Outside off, on a short of a good length, Brook pushes it past point and crosses over.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Brook blocks it out.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Back to over the wicket and this is dug in short, on middle, pulled through square leg for one more by BD.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and goes full, on off, Ben defends it with a straight bat.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, Takes pace off, on a back of a length, Brook clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Nathan Ellis to Harry Brook, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Innovative! Tossed up, at the stumps, Duckett brings out the reverse and reaches out in front to execute the shot. Hits it to the left of backward point for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Fuller and at the stumps, Ben taps it back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, No run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Serves a googly, short and on off, Duckett slaps it straight to mid off.

Adam Zampa to Harry Brook, More loop on this one, on off, Brook drives it past cover for a single to get off the mark.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated up, knocked down to long on for one.

Drinks! The inning of England is going well so far as Ben Duckett has just reached his hundred and they are looking for a total above 350 from here easily. The onus will be on Duckett to bat through as much as he can and plays his shot more freely now. The upcoming batters are more destructive for England in Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone so they are well lined-up for a good score. On the other hand, Australia have just chipped in a big wicket of Joe Root and they will be looking to get

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On the pads, on a length, Duckett helps it behind square on the leg side for one more.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, ! AND THAT IS HUNDRED FOR DUCKETT!

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, ! Pummeled! On a shortish length, on off, Ben Duckett backs away and gets on top of the bounce. Flat bats it down the deck and beats the bowler to his left for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Sliding onto the pads, on the fuller side, Duckett clips it to mid-wicket.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On a back of a length, on middle, Ben hops and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Harry Brook is the next man in.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, ! LBW! A loud shout and the finger is raised! Root reviews it straight away. Has he got some bat on it or does he think it is sliding down leg? This is pushed through by Zampa, on middle and leg. Too full for the attempted sweep as the ball sneaks under the bat and hits Root on the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved. 'Waiting for Ball Tracking', says third umpire Kumar Dharmasena. Here it is. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is clipping the leg

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Fired in, at the stumps, on a length, defended with a straight bat.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, This goes straight on, on a nagging length, around off, Root tries to work it away with the turn but miscues it back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Looped up, on middle, Root eases it to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Pushed across, on off, cut away to deep backward point for one.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and around off, Ben Duckett cuts it past point for one. That brings up the 200 for England!

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Low full toss, outside off, Root slices it down to deep third for one.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, 2 runs.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, A sharp bouncer, on middle, but a bit too high, Joe Root sways away from it. It is called a wide.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Four!

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root dabs it to point.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Short again and on off, Joe Root punches it to long off for one.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it through square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Quicker, short and on off, Ben Duckett moves back but gets a bit hurried and stabs it to short covers.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and in middle, Ben Duckett blocks it back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Four!

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett punches it through covers for one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and around off, Ben Duckett swats it down to mid-wicket.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Slower, touch fuller and on middle, Joe Root clips it to deep square leg for another run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Bangs this one short and on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Hard length and on middle, Joe Root steps across and flicks it through square leg for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Good length and around off, Joe Root pushes it to short covers.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! Put away! Glenn Maxwell drops it short again and just outside off. Ben Duckett makes a bit of room to free his arms and thrashes it past mid off for a boundary.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, 1 run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett guides it to point.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it to long on for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Short and on off, Ben Duckett punches it wide of mid off. Matthew Short moves to his right and makes a good diving stop. A single is taken.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, On a length and on leg, Ben Duckett nudges it through square leg for one more.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Nice change of pace! Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Ben Duckett winds up for the pull but decides against it in the end.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Touch fuller and on middle, Joe Root drives it wide of mid on or one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Good length and angling into leg, Ben Duckett glances it to fine leg for another run.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Short of a length and around off, Joe Root steers it through point for a run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Fuller and on middle, slower too, Ben Duckett flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Ellis returns to the attack, replacing Glenn Maxwell. 4-0-20-0 so far for Ellis.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Shortish and on off, Ben Duckett guides it through backward point for one more.

Marnus Labuschagne to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it to long on for one.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and on middle, Ben Duckett works it past the bowler for another run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Joe Root, Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root drills it to long on for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Short again and outisde off, Ben Duckett cuts it to deep point for a run.

Marnus Labuschagne to Ben Duckett, Shorter in length and around off, Ben Duckett punches it through extra covers for a brace.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ben Duckett looks to play it with a straight bat but gets an outside edge safely through point for one more.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Short and on middle, Joe Root punches it to long on for one.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and outside off, Ben Duckett drills it to deep point for another run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Quicker, full and on off, angling in, Ben Duckett backs away to cut but chops it down on the pitch.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Flatter, full and on leg, Joe Root clips it through square leg for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Short and around off, Ben Duckett punches it to sweeper covers for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, FiFTY FOR ROOT! As elegant as it gets and he registers his 41st half-century in ODIs! Now, he will want to make it big on a pitch is a paradise for batters. Good length and on middle, Joe Root glances it to fine leg for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it nicely to deep square leg but just for a run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Hard length and on off, Ben Duckett stabs it out towards mid on.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a length and on middle, Joe Root clips it through square leg for a single.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, Quicker, full and on leg, Joe Root works it to deep square leg for one. 150 UP FOR ENGLAND!

Matthew Short to Ben Duckett, Fires one full and on the pads, Ben Duckett clips it through square leg for a run.

Matthew Short to Ben Duckett, Flatter, full and on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it to the leg side.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root eases it to long on for a single.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, Floated, full and on off, Joe Root pushes it to short covers.

Matthew Short to Joe Root, ! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! TWO IN TWO! Quicker, full and on middle Ben Duckett goes down across and uses the pace of the ball to paddle it wide of short fine for another boundary. 100-RUN STAND COMES UP!

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, ! Superb short! Adam Zampa just drags his length back a bit around off. Ben Duckett rocks back quickly and gets on top of the bounce to slap it through extra covers for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, A googly, full and on middle, turns away, Ben Duckett blocks it out well.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, 2 runs.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Floated, full and on middle, Joe Root clips it through square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Flatter, full and on middle, Joe Root knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Back of a length and outside off, Root hops up a bit and steers it to deep third man for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Comes over the wicket, on a hard length, and on top of off, Root pushes it to mid off. 

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, On a good length, touch outside off, Joe Root looks to guide it towards third man but gets an inside edge onto the pitch just beside the stumps.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, around middle, angling into the body, Ben Duckett swivels on the back foot and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Full again but change the line to outside off, Root comes forward and drives it to deep cover for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, From around the wicket, fuller around middle Root lunges and drives it to mid on.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, BEATEN! A googly and wide outside off, tempting length, Ben Duckett's eyes lit up as he saw the width and it was in the slot. He goes for a heave but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Tossed up, around off, Root uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and steers it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Keeps it on the same length but in the stumps, Root pushes it back to the bowler off the back foot.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Nagging length, and outside off, Root pats at it towards cover.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Nice flight, fuller around off, Duckett clears out his front leg and drills it to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Fuller around middle, Root nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single. 

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On a good length, around off, Duckett dabs it to point.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, ! THRASHED! BEN DUCKETT COMPLETES HIS FIFTY! On a good length, and touch outside off, with pace off, back-of-the-end slower one, Ben Duckett moves across and drags it with a pull shot over mid on for a boundary to complete his milestone. Quite a wonderful inning from the southpaw as he has held one end and hit the boundaries on a consistent base.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, 1 run.

Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, ! EDGED AND BOUNDARY! Johnson goes fuller and outside off, invites the batter for a drive, from around the wicket, Joe Root comes forward and looks for an expansive drive but manages to get a thick inside edge only. The ball goes past the diving keeper to his left for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Short of a length and outside off, Duckett keeps it down towards mid on and there is a fumble there by Travis Head and the batters run for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, and touch outside off, Duckett dabs it towards point and wants to have a quick single but is sent back by Joe Root.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Much fuller, around middle, Root clips it off the front foot but straight to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, BEATEN! A googly and outside off, turns away nicely, Ben Duckett comes forward and looks to push it away for a single to long off but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Fuller this time and outside off, Root strides forward and drives it to deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Nagging length, around off, Root presses back and pushes it to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, A high full toss, around off, Duckett misses out as he only manages to drill it to long on for a single.

Drinks! England have steadied things nicely after losing two wickets. Joe Root and Ben Duckett are looking set and will want to extend this partnership further to set up a base for the next batters. Australia are looking to break this partnership but there is not much help in the wicket so they will have to come up with some different plans to trouble the batters here.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Keeps it shorter, around middle, Duckett opens up and clips it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Drops it short, around middle, Root goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Around leg, follows the batter, Ben Dwarshuis uses his feet and nudges it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, around middle, Duckett presents the full face of the bat to defend it to the left of the bolwer.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Slower, around middle, Root nudges it towards square leg with soft hands and steals a quick single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Nagging length, around leg, Duckett works it away to deep square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, around middle, Ben Duckett turns it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Drags his length and outside off, Ben Duckett presses back and cuts it in the gap towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Slower through the air, around off, Duckett comes forward and steers it to mid off.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Ben Duckett, Gives flight to the ball, and keeps it fuller, but on the pads, Duckett uses his feet and drills it to long on for a single.

Adam Zampa to Joe Root, Spin from both ends! Zampa bowls fuller and around off and middle, Root comes forward and flicks it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! CLEAN STRIKE! Maxwell keeps it slower and around off, Ben Duckett walks down the track and hammers it down the ground for a biggie. 100 comes up for England.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Floated up, around middle, Root comes forward and flicks it away to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Darts in fuller, Duckett uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and drills it to long on for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Much fuller, in the slot, just outside off, Root strides forward and drives it wide of mid off for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Tossed up, around middle, Duckett comes forward and nudges it to long on for a single. 50 runs for this partnership also comes up.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Fuller and around off, Root pushes it to long on from the back foot for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, On a good length and outside off, Root steers it to deep cover for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Hard length, just outside off, Joe Root uses the depth of the crease and opens the face of the bat to guide it towards third man. Glenn Maxwell is alert at backward point as he makes a dive to his left and stops the ball.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Back of a length, around off, Root comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Hard length, angling in, on top of off, Duckett works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Nagging length, around off, Ben comes forward and drops it down to mid off.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, WIDE! On a good length, but down the leg side, there is a noise but is given wide by the umpire. Ben Duckett has a swing at it but Australia aren't reviewing it.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Fuller but on the pads, Root uses his wrists to flick it away wide of deep square leg for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, ! TOP SHOT AS PER THE FIELD! Floated up by Maxwell around middle, Ben Duckett comes down the wicket and lofts it down the ground as the mid off is inside the circle. The ball goes over the ropes.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, Much slower and around middle, Duckett comes forward and blocks it out.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Keeps it shorter and outside off, Root presses back and cuts it in the gap towards backward point for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, On a nagging length, on the pads, easy for Duckett to turn it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Ben Duckett, A bit slower and around middle and leg, from around the wicket, Duckett pushes it to the left of the bowler. 

Glenn Maxwell comes into the attack now.

Glenn Maxwell to Joe Root, Around off, tossed up, Root comes forward and nudges it to long on for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, On a good length, around off, Root pushes it wide of cover for a quick single to retain the strike.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Hard length, around off, Root pushes it to mid off.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, ! PURE TIMING! On a good length, around middle, Joe Root transfers his weight to the front foot and just uses his wrists to flick it in the gap towards mid-wicket. Matthew Short gives it a chase but the ball races away to the boundary.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Slightly back of a length, just outside off, a bit slower off the deck, Joe Root comes forward and drops it down back to the bowler.

Powerplay 2! Australia can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the end of the 40th over. Neither team will be too unhappy about how things panned out in the first ten overs.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, On a good length, around off, Duckett opens the face of the bat and guides it to deep point for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Fuller but on the pads, easy for Joe Root as he comes forward and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Four!

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a good length, on off, Root stands tall and knocks it towards mid off where Marnus slides to his left and makes the stop. They cross.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Takes pace off and pulls the length back, on off, Duckett punches it wide of mid off for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Serves it full, on off, Duckett cracks the drive but picks out the man at cover. Throws his head back in disappointment at missing out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, on off, Root punches it to the left of cover for one more.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Down leg again, full as well, Duckett manages to get some bat on it this time and helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Wide! Drifting down leg, on the fuller side, Ben misses the tickle.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Full and on the pads, flicked to deep square leg for one.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, On a short of a good length, on off, Ben hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Bowls the back-of-the-hand slower one, on a back of a length, on off, Root waits on it and steers it down to deep third for one.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, At the stumps, on a nagging length, Root gets on his toes and tucks it to the left of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, outside off, Root walks across and gets close to the line of the ball. Taps it to backward point.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Ellis hits the bat hard, around off, on a good length, Root pushes it to mid off.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Ben fails to flick it away and catches it on the pads.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Good stop! On a length, on off, Root firms the drive down the ground towards mid off. Marnus Labuschagne runs across to his right and dives to save a boundary. Keeps the batters down to just one with his stop.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, 2 runs.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, on middle, Root gets on his toes and works it to the left of deep backward square leg for a couple.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Delivers it on a hard length, on off, punched to cover.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Angling away, on a nagging length, Root pats it down the deck with a straight bat.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, No run.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, BYES! That kept low and was not too far away from the off pole! On a good length, on off, Ben stays back to deal with it. The ball stays low and skids through to go under the bat. It sneaks past the off stump and beats the diving keeper to his right. Steve Smith gives it a chase but in vain.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Dishes out the slower one from the back of the hand, on off, on a length, Ben punches it firmly to cover.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, Going across, pace on, on a hard length, Duckett punches it to point.

Nathan Ellis to Ben Duckett, ! A slower one gone wrong for Ellis! Bowls the back-of-the-hand off-pace delivery but it is on the pads, on the fuller side, Ben just helps it away down to the deep fine leg for a boundary.

Nathan Ellis to Joe Root, Slanting into the right-hander, on a nagging length, Root whips it off the back foot to the right of mid on for a single.

Nathan Ellis comes into the attack now.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Lands it on a nagging length, on off, Root presents the full face of the bat and punches it past the non-striker. Carey at mid on gives a chase and cuts it off. Root gets off the mark with three runs!

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, On a back of a length, on off, Root punches it off the back foot to point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Joe Root, Fuller and on the pads, Root flicks it straight to mid on.

The much-experienced Joe Root comes out to bat at number four. 

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, ! c Alex Carey b Ben Dwarshuis.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Full and on middle, on a length, Ben turns it past square leg for a single.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Four!

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Mishit but safe! On a hard length, on middle, Smith looks to jab it away off the front foot but ends up hitting it a lot straighter. It goes straight up but he manages to evade the leap of Alex Carey at mid on who took a few steps back and went at it with his right hand. Two runs taken.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, ! Easy pickings! Too straight from Spencer, on a length, down leg, Jamie tickles it to the right of deep fine leg for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, On the pads, on the fuller side, Smith fails to help it away. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls off the pads on the leg side.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Play and a miss! Johnson slides it across the right-hander from over the wicket, on a length, Smith plays it well in front of his body as he goes for the drive. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off, Smith dabs it down in front of backward point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, Touch fuller, on middle and leg, Smith knocks it to the right of mid on and takes a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, Keeps it at the stumps, on a short of a good length, Smith hangs back to defend.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, On a back of a length, on middle, Smith rides the bounce and keeps it out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, Wide!

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Serves it on a hard length, on off, Duckett pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, At 129.4 kph, on a length, Duckett goes hard on the drive and looks to play it down the ground. Plays outside the line of the ball and gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, FIVE WIDES! Dwarshuis goes searching for the yorker but sprays it down leg, Duckett misses the tickle. The keeper Josh Inglis stands no chance as the ball races past him.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, ! Nicely done! Ben drifts onto the pads, on the fuller side, Duckett plants his front foot ahead and picks it up and over square leg for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Jamie Smith, A bit too straight, on a good length, on the pads, Smith fails to help it away and wears it on the pads.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Full at 140.9 kph, on off, Ben is a bit hurried on the drive and miscues it off the inner half of the bat to the right of mid-wicket for one.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Pitched up, on off, BD goes for a straight drive but the bat turns in his hand and he mistimes the shot to mid on.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Duckett gets on top of the bounce and jabs it to the left of square leg for a couple of runs.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Angling into the left-hander, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Duckett tucks it to mid-wicket.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, On a hard length, on off, Duckett hops and keeps it out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, ! Lovely shot to get off the mark! Angling away, on off, on a length, Smith takes a couple of steps down the track and drives it all along the ground. Hits it through covers for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jamie Smith, No run.

Jamie Smith walks out to bat at number 3.

Ben Dwarshuis to Phil Salt, ! WHAT A GRAB!

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Drags the length back and keeps it on off, Duckett camps back and drops it with soft hands beside the pitch on the leg side for a single to get off the mark.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Attacking the front pad, on a length, Ben gets his bat out in front and flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Ben Dwarshuis to Ben Duckett, Gets a hint of away shape does Ben, around off, very full, Duckett punches it to cover.

Who bowls now?

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, Six!

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, ! Sweetly struck! Attacking the stumps, on a length, Salt gets his hands through the line and drills it with a straight bat to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, Full again but a tighter line, on off, Salt firms the drive to mid off.

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, No run.

Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Leg bye! A bit too straight, sliding on the pads, on a short of a length, Ben misses the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball thuds Ben on the pads and rolls behind on the leg side.

Spencer Johnson to Phil Salt, England are underway! Johnson pushes it across the right-hander from over the wicket, on a nagging length, Salt has a swing at it but misses. The ball just keeps going further away as it passes the stumps. The keeper Josh Inglis dives in front of first slip as goes at it with his right glove. The ball clips his glove and goes through the cordon for a bye.

Done with the pre-match formalities! It's now time for two of the biggest rivals to battle it out on the field. The Australian players are taking up their respective field positions. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are the two openers for England. Spencer Johnson has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of this big clash, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be England's first followed by the national anthem of Australia.

Phil Salt is in for a chat. With this being the first game of the tournament, he says that are looking to do the basics right, lay a marker and most importantly, come away with a win. On being relieved of the wicketkeeping duties for this game, he says that today is a great opportunity to get involved in the field and make an impact. Mentions that there are a lot of guys in the squad who have done well here and have good knowledge of the conditions, which he hopes will stand the team in good s

The captain of Australia, Steve Smith says that it looks like a pretty good surface and adds that there was some dew when they trained, hence, they want to bowl first. Mentions that they have two left-arm seamers in the side in Ben Dwarshuis and Spencer Johnson. Talks about the form of Carrey and that he is a quality batter. Concludes it by saying that they are excited for today’s game.

The skipper of England, Jos Buttler says that they would have batted first as they are not sure whether dew will be a factor or not. Adds that they are very excited for this game and whenever you play Australia in an ICC event, you want to be part of it. Mentions that Jamie Smith has immense quality and he has shown that in recent times and that they have skilled players around him to help him improve even further.

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson. 

TOSS - Australia have won the toss and they will BOWL first.