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In Pics – England vs Australia, 2nd T20, Southampton
England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-T20 series.
Last Updated on - September 6, 2020 10:45 PM IST
England made a fine start as fast bowler Jofra Archer removed David Warner (0) in the opening over of the game. (AFP)
Australia were 3/2 in the second over after Alex Carey (2), promoted up the order, fell to Mark Wood. (AFP)
Australia were 89/5 when leggie Adil Rashid (1/25) got Marcus Stoinis (35), who edged to Dawid Malan at slip. (AFP)
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Soon Steve Smith (10) was run out by England captain Eoin Morgan’s underarm direct hit from midwicket. (AFP)
However, Glenn Maxwell (26) and Ashton Agar (23) led Australia’s late resurgence, helping their team to 157/7. For England, Chris Jordan took two wickets but gave away 40 runs. (AFP)
Australia captain and opener Aaron Finch (40) looked set for a big knock before losing his wicket to Chris Jordan. (AFP)
Dawid Malan, who had hit a fifty in the first T20, continued his good form as he scored 42 off 32 and shared a partnership of 87 with Buttler. (AFP)
After the loss of Jonny Bairstow (9), hit wicket in the third over, Jos Buttler (in pic) batted sensibly and took calculated risks. (AFP)
Buttler’s unbeaten 77 off 54, studded with eight fours and two maximums, guided England to a six-wicket victory.
The final match of the series will take place on Tuesday (September 8). (AFP)
