While the flat Lahore pitch slowed up towards the end of England’s innings, Australia found the evening dew helped the ball skid on, making batting easier under lights as as they claimed a five-wicket win.
Having salvaged his 50-over career against Australia last summer and in the Caribbean in November, when he batted at number five, he has failed to reach 15 in four of his last five innings.
England likely have to win their remaining two Group B fixtures to stand a chance of progressing to the semi-finals but Livingstone remains upbeat despite them having lost their last five ODIs.
“I think it’s just going to take one game where we really get going and turn things around.
Livingstone made 14 to continue a lean run at global events, where he averages a combined 15.4 with a top score of 33 from three T20 World Cups, one 50-over equivalent and the ongoing Champions Trophy.
