After the visitors took a 2-0 lead in the series, winning the opening two matches at Trent Bridge and Headingly respectively, the Harry Brook-led side bounced back in the game to keep the series alive, courtesy, captain's maiden ODI hundred. Earlier in the match, England won the toss and elected to field first. With Australia being invited to put the score first on the board, fifty-plus scores from and wicketkeeper-batter, Alex Carey helped the side post 304 runs on the board. With a crucial half-century, Smith also achieved a massive feat in 50-over format as he surpassed legend, Sachin Tendulkar's record to register more 50-plus scores against England in the format. While Smith reached his half-century off 71 deliveries, during his stay at the crease for 82 deliveries, Smith smashed five boundaries, scoring at a strike rate of 73.17. Moreover, the 35-year-old broke Sachin's record, who registered 32 50-plus scores against England in ODIs, he equalled former Sri Lanka cricketer, Mahela Jayawardene's record of 33 scores in excess of 50 against The Three Lions in ODIs.