The first big heavyweight match of the Twenty20 World Cup failed to live up to the billing as Australia marked a comfortable 36-run victory against England.
David Warner and Travis Head led Australia to a comfortable 36-run victory against England in a clash of champions at the Twenty20 World Cup in Barbados on Saturday.
Australia’s David Warner led Australia to victory against England during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Australia were the first side to reach the 200 mark in this tournament, smashing their way to a total of 201-7 to leave defending champions England facing a daunting run chase. Moeen Ali bowled Warner to make the breakthrough at 70-1 after five overs and Jofra Archer dismissed Head, also bowled, as England fought back with two quick wickets.
Adam Zampa and Mitchell Marsh celebrate after Australia took the wicket of England’s captain, Jos Buttler.Captain Jos Buttler had earlier hit a top-scoring 42 from 28 balls but England finished well short on 165-6.
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