The third T20I between England and Australia at Old Trafford on Sunday was called off due to persistent rain, with no play possible and the series ending in a 1-1 draw. The match was scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. local time (1:30 p.m. GMT), but continuous rain in Manchester led to delays, with the pitch and square covered in deep puddles.
The official cut-off time for a minimum five overs per side match, required for a decisive result, was set for 5:46 p.m. (4:46 p.m. GMT). However, a fresh downpour shortly before a planned pitch inspection prompted the umpires to abandon the game at 4:18 p.m. (3:18 p.m. GMT).
The series concluded tied at 1-1, following England's victory in the second T20I in Cardiff, where Liam Livingstone scored 87 runs. Australia had won the series opener in Southampton by 28 runs.
England will next face the 50-over world champions Australia in a five-match ODI series, beginning at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Thursday.