Manchester - England, after winning the toss, were bowled out for 138 against Australia in the fifth and final one-day international at Old Trafford on Sunday.
All-rounder Ben Stokes top scored with 42 while Adil Rashid finished unbeaten on 35 as Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh finished with four for 27 while John Hastings claimed three for 21.
England captain Eoin Morgan was forced to retire hurt with concussion after he was struck on the helmet by a bouncer from left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc and was deemed not fit enough to take any further part in the contest.
The five-match series is tied at 2-2.