[Watch] Matthew Short hits a massive six out of ground in ENG vs AUS ODI series decider
Matthew Short smashed a massive six off Matthew Potts in the fifth and final ODI between England and Australia at County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, September 29. The Aussie opener deposited the ball in someone’s yard, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting joked on commentary.
The monstrous six came in the fifth over of Australia’s run chase. Potts bowled a delivery outside off and Short got settled underneath the ball to deposit it over deep mid-wicket for a gigantic six out of the ground.
Sharing the video on X, Sky Sports’s official handle quoted Ricky Ponting:
“It’s landed in someone’s backyard!”
Watch the clip below:
Matthew Short shared a 78-run partnership with Travis Head for the opening wicket.
England set a 310-run target for Australia in fifth ODI; Matthew Short and Travis Head provide promising start to chase
A clinical batting display from Ben Duckett and skipper Harry Brook helped England reach 309 before they were bowled out against Australia in the last over. Duckett top scored with 107 runs off 91 balls, including two sixes and 13 boundaries. Brook also slammed a quick-fire 72 off 52 deliveries, comprising seven maximums and three boundaries. Meanwhile, Phil Salt and Adil Rashid also chipped in with 45 (27) and 36 (35), respectively.
Travis Head starred with the ball for Australia, returning with figures of 4/28, while Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, and Glenn Maxwell picked up two wickets apiece.
At the time of writing, Australia were 93/1 after nine overs, with Matthew Short (42 off 21) and stand-in-captain Steve Smith (10 off 7) at the crease. Travis Head departed after scoring 31 off 26 deliveries. Brydon Carse has taken the only wicket for the hosts so far.
The five-match ODI series is currently tied 2-2. The visitors won the first two ODIs by seven wickets and 68 runs, respectively. England then bounced back with a 46-run win via the DLS method before registering a convincing 186-run victory over the Aussies.
Australia are eyeing consecutive ODI series win in England after winning the previous series by 2-1 in 2020. England’s last home series win against the Aussies came in 2018 when they won 5-0.
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