ENG vs AUS [WATCH]: Mitchell Starc sends Harry Brook packing with a heartbreaking inswinging yorker in second ODI

Australia he continued their dominance in the five-match ODI series against In Englandsecured a comfortable 68-run victory in the second match on Saturday, September 21, at Headingley, Leeds. After winning the toss, the England captain Harry Brook they chose to bowl first, hoping to restrict Australia to a limited total. Despite the early success, Australia scored 270 before being bowled out in the 45th over. England’s efforts to chase this goal were unsuccessful as Australia’s bowling was led by fire Mitchell Starcbroke through the English system.

A devastating spell by Mitchell Starc and a key wicket by Harry Brook

England’s chase started on a cautious note, by the openers Phil Salt again Ben Duckett to provide a solid platform. However, progress came there Josh Hazlewood salted out for 12 in the fifth over. A poor spell from Starc followed, sending it off Will Jacks I went back to the tent to find the golden duck. In the next over, Starc produced a stunning dismissal of Brook with a perfectly executed yorker.

Starc, who is known for his deadly inswingers, bent the bulk of his delivery over the England captain before delivering a lofted, full-length delivery to Brook’s back leg. The umpire raised his finger for LBW, but Brook opted for a review. However, on replay, Ultra Edge confirmed that no bat was involved, and the tracking of the ball showed that it hit the leg stump. The review was unsuccessful, and Brook had to walk back to the pavilion. This was a textbook creation by Starc, who varied his lines to create uncertainty before unleashing the perfect inswinger. Brook’s short innings ended with just 4 runs from 9 balls, including one boundary, as England slumped to 46/3.

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England crumble under pressure as Australia win

England’s middle order collapsed under Australia’s relentless bowling, with Liam Livingstone he fell for a golden duck, leaving the hosts reeling at 65/5. Apart from the partnership with 55 runs in between Jamie Smith again Jacob of BethelStarc’s deadly yorkers and Hazlewood’s pinpoint accuracy shattered the English chase, leading to a complete defeat. Earlier, Australia posted a challenging total of 270, bolstered by Mitchell Marsh‘s a solid 60 again Alex Carey‘s blast of 74 off 67 balls. Brydon Carse stood out against England, picking up three wickets, but Australia’s middle-order resistance proved too strong for the hosts.

Looking ahead: 3rd ODI at Seat Unique Riverside

With a 2-0 lead, Australia have put themselves firmly in the driver’s seat of the series. England will now need to regroup and strategize ahead of the third ODI, scheduled for September 24 at Seat Unique Riverside. The hosts will be looking to come back strong to keep the series alive, while Australia will aim to win the series with another impressive performance.

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