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Australia vs England, Match 3 Match Summary

AUS vs ENG, 2018 - T20 Summary

Australia vs England Scorecard
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Match Ended   
138/3 (14.3/20)
137/7 (20.0/20)
Australia beat England by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kane Richardson
ENG 137/7
Bat Top Batsmen
46 (49)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 93.87SR
29 (23)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 126.08SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/3
R/W
4
OVERS
28/2
R/W
AUS 138/3
Bat Top Batsmen
39 (26)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 150SR
36 (33)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 109.09SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 8.66
3
OVERS
26/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 8.57
3.3
OVERS
30/1
R/W
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So that is it from this game. It may come as a surprise that Australia have dominated all three T20Is so far but they have played some tremendous cricket under David Warner. They have barged into the finals. England, on the other hand, need to win their next game if they want to make it through. They will be playing New Zealand next in Wellington on the 13th of February at 1900 local (0600 GMT). Do join us for that. You can now switch tabs to catch all the updates from the 4th ODI between South Africa and India. Cheers!
Winning skipper, David Warner, says the players are in tremendous form and are playing fearless cricket. Credits the bowlers for their performance. Further adds that all the bowlers have stuck to the plans and delivered. Appreciates D'Arcy Short for the way he has played. Ends by saying he is looking forward to the games in New Zealand.
Man of the Match, Kane Richardson, says he is surprised to be chosen for this award. Praises Marcus Stoinis and Ashton Agar for the way they bowled. States that they are enjoying their cricket and mentions that there is a lot of clarity in the team.
Losing captain, Jos Buttler, says he is disappointed with the performance. Admits nobody could kick on with the bat and they were outplayed by the Australians. Reckons that they have performed way below their ability. Ends by saying they are looking forward to their games in New Zealand.
Not a lot to say about the English bowling tonight. David Willey started off really well but received no support from the rest. Jordon did pick up two wickets but they weren't timely ones. They needed wickets in heaps and they also had to keep the runs down but failed in doing both. Join us for the presentation in a while.
To be honest, the match was set up by the bowlers of Australia and their batsmen did the finishing job. Chasing a target of 138, a total which many tipped to be below-par, the home side did get off to the worst of starts by losing Warner early. However, after that Lynn and Short combined to make full use of the Powerplay before the former departed towards the end of it. The English spinners did come on and bowled a few tight overs but once Glenn Maxwell and D'Arcy Short took them on, it all went awry for the touring team. Aaron Finch towards the end scored an unbeaten 5-ball 20 to score the remaining runs with utmost ease.
3 out of 3 for Australia and they march into the finals of the Tri-Series! Once again it has been a commendable performance from the Men in Yellow. They have made a mockery of the target set in front of them.
14.3
6
David Willey To Aaron Finch
SIX! Yes he can! What a win here for Australia and they have finished it in style. Short and outside off, Finch upper cuts it over point and it has gone all the way. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 7 WICKETS AND 33 BALLS TO SPARE!
14.2
6
David Willey To Aaron Finch
SIX! That is a monster hit! He has picked the bones out of this one. WOW! What a hit, a full ball on middle, Finch lines it up and with a straight bat lofts it over the bowler's head for a hugeee one. 6 more needed. Can he finish it in one hit?
14.1
1
David Willey To D'Arcy Short
Down the leg side, Short flicks it to short fine leg for a quick run.
David Willey is back into the attack.
Over 14 : 125/3
9 Runs
A. Finch
8 (3)
D. Short
35 (32)
C. Jordan
3-0-26-2
13.6
4
Chris Jordan To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Finch is not wasting time here! He gets a full ball on middle, tries to go big but it goes off the inner half through wide mid on. 13 more needed now.
13.5
4
Chris Jordan To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Short at the body, Finch tries to pull but it goes off the gloves down towards fine leg. The fielder there runs to his right, dives but all in vain. Australia inching closer here.
13.4
0
Chris Jordan To Aaron Finch
Down the leg side, Finch tries to flick but it goes off the pads on the leg side for a leg bye.
13.3
1
Chris Jordan To D'Arcy Short
A short delivery which has been pulled away. The batsmen have run through for a single.
13.2
0
Chris Jordan To D'Arcy Short
On the pads, Short tries to flick but it goes off the pads to Buttler behind.
Aaron Finch comes out to bat.
13.1
W
Chris Jordan To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! Maxwell goes in an attempt to finish the game quickly. He has been dismissed for the first time in this series. He though falls after yet another good innings. A short ball by Jordon on middle, Maxwell moves his front leg out of the way and tries to pull it. He though is undone by the bounce and gets a top edge towards the keeper who does not make any mistake. 22 needed off 41 balls.
Chris Jordan is back on.
Over 13 : 116/2
5 Runs
G. Maxwell
39 (25)
D. Short
34 (30)
A. Rashid
4-0-34-0
12.6
1
Adil Rashid To Glenn Maxwell
A full toss on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run. The two batsmen have eased out a little here now.
12.6
wd
Adil Rashid To Glenn Maxwell
Down the leg side and the umpire signals a wide.
12.5
1
Adil Rashid To D'Arcy Short
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total.
12.4
0
Adil Rashid To D'Arcy Short
NOT OUT! England lose their sole review! A leg spinner down the leg side. Short tries to flick but it goes off something to the keeper who collects it and appeals. The umpire though shakes his head and Buttler after a chat with his bowler takes the review. They go upstairs and replays show it has hit the pad and there is no bat involved.
Review time! There is an appeal for a caught behind and Short is the man in question. The umpire shakes his head and Buttler takes the review. A review more in hope I would say.
12.3
0
Adil Rashid To D'Arcy Short
Slower through the air outside off, Short guides it towards point. Maxwell wants a run but is sent back by his partner.
12.2
1
Adil Rashid To Glenn Maxwell
Adil is not afraid here to toss it up. He does so and Maxwell mistimes his heave down to long on for a run.
12.1
1
Adil Rashid To D'Arcy Short
Flatter outside off, pushed through covers for a run.
Adil Rashid to bowl out. Only 27 needed now from 48 balls.
Over 12 : 111/2
7 Runs
D. Short
32 (26)
G. Maxwell
37 (23)
T. Curran
2-0-23-0
11.6
1
Tom Curran To D'Arcy Short
A full toss on the pads, this time a low one. Flicked down to fine leg to change strike.
11.5
1
Tom Curran To Glenn Maxwell
A full toss, a high one. Close enough to be called a no ball but it isn't. Maxwell is surprised by it as he does not take full toll of it and strokes it down to long on for a run.
Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat England by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kane Richardson
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Simon Fry (AUS)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: England 137/7 in 20.0 overs
  • England 101/4 in 16.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (15.0 ovs): S Billings against AUS (Caught) Successful (AUS: 1, ENG: 1)
  • England 50/3 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 42/3
  • Referral 1 (12.4 ovs): ENG against D Short (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, ENG: 0)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 32 balls between D Short (20) and G Maxwell (32)
  • Australia 103/2 in 10.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 52/2
  • Australia 51/1 in 5.1 overs
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