Live Cricket Score of England vs Australia, 5th ODI at Manchester

Australia's long and gruelling tour of England is set for an enthralling finale as Eoin Morgan & Co. host Steven Smith's side in the fifth and final ODI of the series at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. The Aussies tried to get over their Ashes drubbing with strong performances in the first two ODIs but the hosts made a stunning comeback to level the series in Leeds on Friday.

Smith would want to sign off on what has largely been a forgettable tour with a win. They are the ODI world champions but their performances in the last two games where they had opportunities to seal the series have been well below average.

England, not too long ago, crashed out of the World Cup with a crushing loss to Bangladesh. Since then, they've come a long way. A series win against New Zealand and now an opportunity to repeat the same against Australia.

Should be a cracker, this.

Australia are right on top here in Manchester as Alex Hales falls to a tame shot. John Hastings pitched this up on a length outside the off-stump enticing the drive and Hales played it uppishly straight to Glenn Maxwell at backward point, who juggled it before settling on it. Poor shot really playing away from the body. England are 13 for 2.

Up to Eoin Morgan and James Taylor to conjure up another partnership.

England win a crucial toss in the decider and Eoin Morgan, who reckons that this is a similar track to the one used for the third ODI, has no hesitation in opting to bat. Very little grass on the pitch but is 'rock hard'. A 'terrific pitch' says Bumble!

Australia's experiment with Stoinis lasted all of one match. He misses out, as does Pattinson. Mitchell Starc and Ashton Agar come back. Should take turn later on. For England, Steven Finn misses out for a second game in a row. But the hosts have handed a debut to left-armer Reece Topley for Liam Plunkett. Possibly because of David Willey's success in the last game.

England (Playing XI): Alex Hales, Jason Roy, James Taylor, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Jonathan Bairstow(w), Moeen Ali, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
England (Playing XI): Alex Hales, Jason Roy, James Taylor, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Jonathan Bairstow(w), Moeen Ali, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley

Mitchell Starc took all of four deliveries to give the world champions an early breakthrough in the final ODI. Fast and full, Starc rapped Jason Roy on the pads . The on-field umpire gave it out straight away. After a lengthy discussion with the non-striker, Roy decided against referring the decision even as the Aussie fielders goaded him into calling the DRS into action.

Big mistake really, as the ball was clearly missing the stumps. Aah the benefits of sledging! Poor Roy has to go back for four. Perfect start for Starc and Australia.

Roy had reviewed correctly couple of deliveries ago when he was given out. Should have done it again.