One Day Internationals can’t always be thrillers. But when they are, they’re usually at Trent Bridge. 

Think England versus Sri Lanka in 2016 - that Liam Plunkett six - or the clash against Australia in 2018, when the hosts posted a then-record score of 481.

But even when not of that caliber, they have a funny way of pulling you in, piquing interest with a story to savour. 

This one was of a hometown hero usurped, emphatically, by one of the world’s form batters; Ben Duckett’s 95 versus Travis Head’s match-winning, unbeaten, 154.

The latter has now, in the last eight ODIs, made three scores of over a hundred, and four of under 12. 

That suggests that if he makes a start, he will make it count - and so he did. He now has the highest score by an Australian in ODI cricket in England. 

The left-hander made a chase of 315 - a target which looked set to be significantly more with England cruising at 168-1 before losing eight wickets for 120 runs - look like a lunchtime stroll down West Bridgford’s Central Avenue. 

He and Marnus Labushagne, 77 not out, still had six overs up their sleeve when the route was complete with seven wickets in hand. 

Incidentally, the two had earlier combined to catalyse England’s slide. 

After Phil Salt had been castled by Ben Dwarshius and Will Jacks, 65, caught by off Zampa, five wickets fell to the spin of Head and Labuschagne.

Duckett was the first of those. He was otherwise chanceless on his way to what would have been his second ODI hundred.  

But when his characteristic innings full of flicks and tricks, and no fewer than 11 boundaries, was brought to an end by Labuschagne - to the disappointment of those willing on a Notts favourite - the momentum of the game turned.

Harry Brook (39) and Jamie Smith (23) offered glimpses of their talent before holing out, with debutant Jacob Bethell, who finished on 35, left offering late impetus with limited support.

In the absence of run-making, extra entertainment for the crowd came in the form of successive unsuccessful reviews from the Australians, but it wasn’t to matter for the men in yellow who were left chasing a sub-par score.

In reply, Head watched on as Matthew Potts claimed the early wicket, that of captain Marsh pulling to deep mid-wicket. 

Then too as Jamie Smith offered a return catch to Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell bowled Cameron Green, with both on 32. 

But, having set the foundation, Head went on to make the sublime appear simple. 20 fours and five sixes was the eventual return for his 129-ball vigil. 

He left Labuschagne in his wake despite a partnership of 148 spanning nearly 20 overs. 

Ultimately, whilst Duckett offered his partisan supporters reasons to be cheerful, the game was decided by one man who was Head and shoulders above the rest.