Jacks smashed 84 from 82 balls, helping Brook's youthful team claw their way back into the one-day series, which now stands at 2-1 with two matches remaining. Facing the likes of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood after England’s shaky start at 11 for two, Jacks attacked with confidence. Having now scored four half-centuries in his first 10 ODIs, Jacks rated this innings as his finest, considering the high quality of the opposition and the challenging circumstances.
But competition is on the horizon. With Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali both sitting out this series—Moeen having retired from international cricket—Joe Root’s absence was more of a rest ahead of England's Test tour of Pakistan next week. Root is expected to reclaim his No. 3 spot when England heads to India in January for the Champions Trophy, which leaves Jacks’ place in the team uncertain.
Jacks acknowledged the uncertainty, remarking that Root is England’s finest-ever 50-over batter and his return could affect the lineup. He added, “I’ll just focus on winning games when I can. Tuesday was a great feeling, and I hope there are more to come, but I’ll keep giving my best whenever I get the chance.”