At the Kensington Oval in Barbados, Australia set a goal of 202 runs for the reigning champions, England, in the 17th game of the T20 World Cup 2024.
The 2021 winners reached 201 for the cost of seven wickets because to a 70-run partnership between Travis Head and David Warner in the opening five overs.
Warner scored 16-ball 39, but Head made 18-ball 34. Mitchell Marsh, the skipper, contributed with a 25-ball 35.
Marcus Stoinis made a cameo 17-ball 30-ball while Glenn Maxwell made 25-ball 35.
With a 2-44 pick, Chris Jordan was the best bowler available. Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Liam Livingstone, and Jofra Archer all claimed a wicket.
Earlier, England won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia.
While Australia added Pat Cummins to replace Nathan Ellis, England made no changes.
With the wind blowing through, the borders are not very long. Jos Buttler stated at the coin toss, “We’re not quite sure how it’s going to play.
Australia’s playing XIs are David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Matthew Wade (wk).
England’s playing are Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk).
