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England vs Australia

AUS vs ENG T20 1st T20I, England tour of Australia, 2022 - Match Info

1st T20I

Perth

208/6 (20.0)

200/9 (20.0)

England beat Australia by 8 runs

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Player of the match

Alex Hales - ENG

Match Summary

Player of the Match

Alex Hales

ENG - Batter

Runs

84(51)

S/R

164.70

208/6 (20.0 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

200/9 (20.0 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

Detailed Commentary

All

Wickets

4s

6s

ENG

AUS

Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. The two sides will meet again in Canberra this time on 12th October 2022, for the second match of this three-match series. The first ball will be at 1.40 pm IST (8.10 am GMT). But you can join us early for the build-up. Till then take care and goodbye!

Alex Hales wins the Man of the Match award for his incredible knock with the blade. He says that he is really proud of this win. They batted well and put up a good score on the board and the way they defended the target was outstanding. Adds that he is very keen to make the most of this opportunity given to him and this is just the start for him. Mentions that he took his time at the start, but he once he put one or two balls away it got easy for him.

Jos Buttler, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. He says that it was a great game of cricket. Adds they are delighted to get over the line. Mentions Australia were favourites throughout the chase but they needed to take wickets and that's what they did. On the incident involving Wade and Wood, he says that he had his eyes on the ball throughout, so he wasn't really sure want went through. Adds that they are in Australia for quite sometime and decided not to make the appeal here so early in the trip. On being asked, if it could've been different if it was a World Cup match. Jos Buttler replies maybe with a smile across his face.

Aaron Finch, the captain of Australia says that Nathan Ellis was outstanding, he bowled really well on a batting surface. Adds that the good thing is they got themselves into a winning position but the disappointing thing is that they could not finish it. Mentions that Ellis is a fantastic bowler, every time he gets an opportunity he makes full use of it. Further says that against great players it gets difficult to execute the plans. On being asked about his batting position, he replies that they will keep trying new things, but he will get back on top in the next game. It was only about giving Green as many games as possible.

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Earlier in the innings, after being inserted to bat England were on the attack from the word go. Jos Buttler and Alex Hales took the game away from them with an opening stand of 132 runs. England lost their plot a bit in the death overs but Chris Woakes' knock proved to be enough to get them over the 200-run mark. It was Nathan Ellis who stood out with the ball for the hosts. Later, it proved to be a bit too much for Australia.

England will be delighted with their bowling effort here. They started well with the ball, in the wicket-taking department, while they kept leaking aplenty. They were under the pump for the most part of the game. Their spinners were taken to the cleaners. It was Mark Wood who turned the game on it's head. He ended his spell with three crucial wickets which pulled things back for them. It was Sam Curran who bowled really well in the final over. He took two wickets and got his side over the line under pressure.

Australia left a bit too much for Matthew Wade in the end! It wasn't an ideal start for the hosts as they lost an early wicket in the form of Cameron Green. Although, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh stitched a crucial stand of 71 runs to stable the ship. David Warner was the heartbeat of this chase. Australia kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Marcus Stoinis though shifted the gear with his incredible cameo and helped to get the run rate below 9 as well. Australia were cruising in the middle-overs, but the over in which Wood took two quick wickets took the momentum away from them. Later, Australia fell like a pack of cards in the death overs and came out short.

A fascinating game of ebbs and flows! Matthew Wade seems to be upset as he is seen sitting near the advertising board, near the dugout. He could not complete the job for his side tonight. So, it is England that take a lead in this series.

200/9 (20.0)

73 (44)

36 (26)

3/34 (4)

2/35 (4)

Over 20

2

W

1lb

W

0

4

Mitchell Swepson*

2 (1)

Kane Richardson

0 (1)

Sam Curran

2/35 (4)

AUS

200/9

REVIEW! England appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved. Jos Buttler takes the review! The Hot Spot later confirms that there is no bat involved. The original decision of NOT OUT stands.

Kane Richardson is the new man in. Australia need two big hits in three deliveries to get them over the line here.

Over 19

0

W

4

1

0

1

Nathan Ellis*

0 (1)

Matthew Wade

17 (12)

Reece Topley

2/36 (4)

AUS

193/7

Nathan Ellis comes in at number 9. Australia need 16 runs to win from 7 balls now.

Change. Reece Topley is back into the attack now for the penultimate over.

Over 18

6

2

1

1

2

2

Matthew Wade*

16 (10)

Daniel Sams

1 (1)

Sam Curran

0/29 (3)

AUS

187/6

Daniel Sams is the new man in.

Over 17

W

1

2

0

0

1

David Warner*

73 (44)

Matthew Wade

3 (5)

Mark Wood

3/34 (4)

AUS

173/6

Match Details

Date & Time:

9th Oct 2022, 1:40 PM

Match Number:

1st T20I

Match Results:

ENG Won By 8 runs

Head to Head

Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand

ENG vs AUS

*Last 3 years

5

No. of Matches

3

ENG

2

AUS

0

Tie

Last Overs

over 20

4

0

W

1

W

2

Runs 7

over 19

1

0

1

4

W

0

Runs 6

over 18

2

2

1

1

2

6

Runs 14

over 17

1

0

0

2

1

W

Runs 4

over 16

0

4

2

4

1

0

Runs 11

Venue/Pitch Details

Perth Stadium, Perth

Neutral

First Batting Friendly

Pace Friendly

169

1st Batting Average

154

Highest Score Chased

13

No. of Matches

Won by team

1st Batting

77%

2nd Batting

23%

Wicket Split

Pacer

72.67| 109W

Spin

27.33| 41W

Match Officals

Umpire:

Donovan Koch (AUS), Sam Nogajski (AUS)

Third Umpire:

Phillip Gillespie (AUS)

Match Referee:

David Boon (AUS)