Australia wrapped up an emphatic 6-1 series win over a weary England with a comprehensive 57-run win in the seventh and final ODI at WACA ground in Perth.
Despite both sides being down on numbers, one hopes this will be an appropriately dramatic end to this series.
England's arduous tour of Australia has claimed another victim, with the 34-year-old all-rounder Paul Collingwood to return home with a back spasm.
England fast bowlers Ajmal Shahzad and Chris Tremlett are flying back from Australia after being injured in the one-day series.
Australia captain Michael Clarke and all-rounder Shane Watson will miss the final one-day match against England in Perth on Sunday to get some rest before the World Cup, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
Australia achieved their highest ever one-day international run-chase to seal victory over England in Sydney and take a 5-1 lead in the seven-match series.
England won the toss and decided to bat against Australia in the sixth one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Australia will be looking to pile on the misery while England will be playing for pride when the Commonwealth Bank Series shifts to the SCG for Game 6 on Wednesday.
Callum Ferguson has been rushed into Australia's squad for their final two one-day internationals against England as cover for the injured Shaun Marsh.
Liam Plunkett has been called up to the England ODI squad as cover following injuries to Chris Tremlett and Ajmal Shahzad. Both will undergo further assessment to determine the extent of their injuries.
