“Liam Livingstone played a gem of an innings”, Says Aussie Skipper Mitchell Marsh After Loss To England

After Australia’s 186-run defeat to England, skipper Mitchell Marsh praised Liam Livingstone for his “gem of an innings,” especially highlighting his explosive 28 runs off Mitchell Starc’s final over.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Marsh said admitted that England put his team under a lot of pressure and outplayed them.

“Fair play to England, they put us under a lot of pressure. They completely outplayed us. Probably a bit above-par, Liam Livingstone played a gem of an innings. In a run-chase like that, you need one or two big partnerships. England bowled really well, we lost wickets continuously. That is cricket. It is going to be a great experience (final ODI), we obviously would have liked to wrap up the series in the last couple of games. England have come back really strongly, we go to Bristol, excited for the opportunity,” he added.

Marsh acknowledged that England put them under significant pressure and outplayed them throughout the match. Australia, after a promising start with openers Travis Head and Marsh, collapsed to 126 all out, allowing England to level the series 2-2. Harry Brook was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his innings of 87.