Tom Banton led the batting charge with a superb 121 off 99 balls, striking 16 boundaries to anchor the innings. The victory sets up a series-deciding final match in Hobart on Wednesday.

Banton reached his second ODI century in 86 deliveries, continuing a strong run of form that has seen him pass fifty in six of his last eight innings. He shared a crucial 137-run partnership for the second wicket with Joe Root, who contributed 62 from 68 balls after England lost an early breakthrough.

Further momentum was added to the innings by Jordan Cox, who smashed a quickfire 67 off 49 balls, and Will Jacks, who remained unbeaten on 54 from 40 deliveries. The visiting batters capitalized on favorable batting conditions to set a formidable target for the Australian side.

Australia's run-chase suffered a disastrous start under a disciplined new-ball attack from England. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson and debutant partner Sonny Baker reduced the hosts to 29-4 inside the opening seven overs, leaving the top order in disarray.

Atkinson was the pick of the bowling attack, claiming career-best figures of 4-28 as he dismantled the Australian batting lineup. Baker provided valuable pressure from the other end, removing Mitchell Marsh early and restricting the scoring rate during the powerplay.

Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw attempted a recovery for the hosts with a 98-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Green top-scored with 64 runs, while Renshaw added 63 to briefly threaten England's control over the contest.

The partnership was broken when Liam Dawson had Renshaw caught, sparking another collapse in the middle order. Sam Curran chipped in with two wickets in consecutive deliveries, while Atkinson returned later in the innings to dismiss Adam Zampa and wrap up the victory.

Former England captain Alastair Cook praised the aggressive intent shown by the bowling attack during the opening exchanges. He highlighted the tactical decision to use Baker with the new ball ahead of Jofra Archer as a move that immediately paid off for the leadership group.

Australia batting consultant Mike Hussey acknowledged the shift in momentum and admitted the hosts faces a tough challenge ahead of the decider. England will travel to Tasmania with renewed confidence looking to secure an overseas series victory on Wednesday.

Speaking ahead of the tour, Brook stated that building peak physical condition remains essential with the 50-over Cricket World Cup just 12 months away in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Brook highlighted that while match results cannot always be guaranteed, off-field preparation is fully within the team's control and plays a direct role in securing victories on the pitch.

The visiting side enters the Australian tour following a challenging tri-series in Pakistan against the hosts and Sri Lanka, where England managed just a single victory across four matches.

Experienced leg-spinner Adil Rashid featured in only one match during that series, as selectors opted for left-arm spinner Liam Dawson due to condition requirements on Pakistani pitches.

Brook confirmed Rashid has resumed full training ahead of the Australian fixtures and is bowling well, while all-rounder Jacob Bethell is returning to fitness after a knee injury suffered against India.

Discussions between Brook and white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum will determine Bethell's involvement, with the captain identifying him as a vital player for the team's long-term plans.

The three-match ODI series against Australia begins on 13 November in Perth, before moving to Adelaide on 15 November and concluding in Hobart on 18 November.