Ben Duckett has hit 95 before England was slowed by Australia’s spinners to post 315 all out at Trent Bridge in the first of five one-day internationals between the fierce cricket rivals.

Ben Duckett is set to open the batting in England’s one-day international series against Australia this week, with plans for him to take the role long-term.

To reshape England's one-day international (ODI) batting lineup, left-hand batter Ben Duckett is set to reportedly be an opener in the upcoming five-match series against Australia.

Ben Duckett hit 95 runs before England was slowed by Australia's spinners, posting 315 all out in the first ODI at Trent Bridge. England collapsed dramatically after Duckett's dismissal, losing their final seven wickets for just 83 runs.

Australia's Travis Head whacked 154 not out as England were beaten by seven wickets in the first ODI on Thursday, but Ben Duckett is certain Brendon McCullum will turn things around

Ben Duckett is set to open the batting for England in the ODI series against Australia, marking a significant shift in his career.

Ben Duckett justified his elevation to opener with 95 off 91 balls before England succumbed to a trial by spin in their first ODI against Australia at Trent Bridge. Tasked with bringing the same energy to the top of the 50-over order that he has in Tests,

England take on Australia in the first ODI of the five-match series at Trent Bridge on Thursday, with Harry Brook set to lead the side in the absence of Jos Buttler. Buttler was ruled out of the entire series with injury,