Australia scored 201/7 in 20 overs, where as England scored 165/6 in 20 overs.
So, finally Australia beat England by 36 runs.
Australia’s collective performance, both with bat and ball, paved the way for a comfortable victory against England in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday (June 8).
Despite the absence of a single half-century score in Australia’s innings, quick-fire 30s from the openers and crucial contributions from the lower order propelled them to a formidable total of 201/7.
Although England started their chase well, their momentum dwindled after Adam Zampa removed the openers, ultimately restricting them to 165/6.
Pat Cummins, replacing Nathan Ellis for this game, also left a mark with figures of 2-23.
The decisive factor emerged during the middle overs, where Australia capitalized on the Marsh-Maxwell partnership, while England struggled to forge substantial partnerships.
Zampa and his bowling counterparts applied timely pressure, leaving England with a daunting task in the latter stages of their innings, resulting in their second consecutive loss in the tournament.
AUSTRALIA
Powerplay: Warner and Head provide a fiery start
Phase score – 74/2 [RR: 12.33, 4s/6s: 4/7]
The presence of two left-handers at the crease prompted England to open with Moeen Ali’s offspin, who initially kept Travis Head in check.
However, the introduction of Will Jacks proved costly as Head unleashed two consecutive sixes, while David Warner contributed with a maximum of his own.
Despite Jofra Archer’s economical third over, Australia surged past 50 with Warner’s onslaught in the subsequent over.
Head’s aggressive approach was countered by Archer’s well-executed slower ball, leading to his dismissal.
Middle overs: Marsh-Maxwell partnership drives Australia forward
Phase score – 75/2 [RR: 8.33, 4s/6s: 5/3]
Although the scoring rate dipped slightly, Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell ensured boundaries continued to flow, particularly targeting Adil Rashid.
Australia achieved the fastest 100 in World Cup history, thanks to their effective partnership.
Despite Chris Jordan’s economical over, Maxwell and Marsh managed to maintain momentum, with Marsh eventually falling to a stumping off Liam Livingstone.
Maxwell’s dismissal followed shortly after, but Marcus Stoinis contributed with a one-handed sweep shot for a six.
Death overs: Lower-order contributions propel Australia past 200
Phase score – 52/3 [RR: 10.40, 4s/6s: 5/2]
Stonis and Tim David added valuable runs in the death overs, with the former securing his second six of the innings.
Despite a brief resurgence from England’s bowlers, Australia became the first team to cross 200 in the tournament, with Stoinis reaching his milestone 100th T20I wicket in the process.
ENGLAND
Powerplay: England openers start positively
Phase score – 54/0 [RR: 9.00, 4s/6s: 8/1]
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler provided a solid start for England, scoring freely against Australia’s bowling attack.
Salt’s powerful hitting, including a massive six off Mitchell Starc, propelled England past 50 within the powerplay.
Middle overs: Australia strike back with timely wickets
Phase score – 72/4 [RR: 8.00, 4s/6s: 2/6]
Despite Salt’s dismissal by Zampa, Buttler’s aggressive approach kept England in the game.
However, Zampa’s double strike, including the crucial wicket of Buttler, halted England’s progress.
Australia’s disciplined bowling added pressure on England, with Moeen Ali injecting some momentum with three consecutive sixes off Maxwell.
Death overs: England falls short despite late surge
Phase score – 39/2 [RR: 7.80, 4s/6s: 2/1]
With a daunting required rate, England’s lower order attempted to attack but fell short of the target.
Cummins and Stoinis closed out the innings effectively, securing Australia’s second win in the tournament.
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