Join Tim de Lisle. Afternoon everyone and welcome to a game that could be anything from a crackling dénouement to a damp squib. One thing it definitely won’t be is a dead rubber, largely thanks to Liam Livingstone.

The decisive Twenty20 clash of the three-match series between England and Australia was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at Old Trafford on Sunday.

A new era for England’s white-ball teams got off to a shaky start with a 28-run loss to Australia in the first of three T20 matches between the fierce cricket rivals.

The third T20 international between England and Australia at Old Trafford was abandoned without a ball bowled on Sunday afternoon.

England and Australia's T20 series ended in a draw after the third match at Old Trafford was washed out. Heavy rain throughout the day in Manchester prevented any play and the series ends 1-1. Australia won the first T20 comfortably in Southampton, with Travis Head hitting a rapid half-century.

Read about the abandoned decisive Twenty20 clash between England and Australia at Old Trafford. Series tied at 1-1. Stay updated on the upcoming One-Day International series.