Third Australia-England T20 washed out
England were denied a clean sweep of their T20 series against Australia when persistent rain forced the third match to be abandoned in Canberra on Friday.
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Watch: Nathan Lyon Predicts Alex Hales' Wicket While Commentating During Australia vs England 3rd T20I
Australia and England are currently squaring off in the third and final T20I in Manuka Oval, which is a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup Down Under. England lead the series 2-0, and were put into bat by Australia. However, it didn't exactly go as planned for the visitors as in-form opening batter Alex Hales wad dismissed on a duck by Josh Hazlewood in the second over. Hazlewood got one to move away from Hales, who got a thick outside edge, resulting in a simple catch at slip.
Australia vs England 3rd T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs England
Australia vs England 3rd T20I Live Updates:Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl first against England in the third and final T20I on Friday at Manuka Oval, Canberra.The visitors have already sealed the series after winning the first two games by an identical margin of 8 runs. On Friday, England will aim for a series sweep while Australia will look to register a consolation victory. Notably, this is the last T20I for both the sides ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. Alex Hales is the top scorer in the series so far with 88 runs to his credit while Sam Curran tops the wicket-takers' chart with 5 to his name. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Cricket-Australia set to savour T20 World Cup defence on home soil
MELBOURNE : On home pitches and with strength across the board, Australia are in the box seat to become the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups in a country that has eagerly awaited its chance to stage the global showpiece.
Australia vs England, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Aaron Finch-led Australia will look for a consolation win when they step on the field to play the third and final T20I against England on Friday at the Manuka Oval. England have already sealed the series, having won the first two matches and it would be interesting to see whether the Jos Buttler-led side makes any changes to their playing XI for the final game. All eyes would also be on Ben Stokes as he has failed to get going with the bat in the first two games. Same is the case for Australia's Glenn Maxwell and both these stars would be hoping to put on a show for their respective teams.
Dawid Malan Hits 82 As England Beat Australia By Eight Runs To Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In Series
Dawid Malan's 82 and disciplined bowling from England helped the visitors win the second Twenty20 international against Australia by eight runs Wednesday to seal the series and give them a confidence boost heading into the World Cup. Malan shared a crucial 92-run stand in Canberra with Moeen Ali (44) as England compiled 178-7 against a full-strength Australian attack. Despite Mitchell Marsh hitting 45 off 29 balls and Tim David 40 off 23, the hosts fell short. Sam Curran took 3-25 to ensure England won the three-match series 2-0 with a game left on Friday in a setback to the World Cup champions.
2nd T20I: England beat Australia by eight runs to seal series
Malan shared a crucial 92-run stand in Canberra with Moeen Ali (44) as England compiled 178-7 against a full-strength Australian attack. Despite Mitchell Marsh hitting 45 off 29 balls and Tim David 40 off 23, the hosts fell short. Sam Curran took 3-25 to ensure England won the three-match series 2-0 with a game left on Friday in a setback to the World Cup champions.
Malan and Curran help England beat world champions Australia in T20 series
England put in another all-round effort to defeat world champions Australia by eight runs in the second T20 in Canberra on Wednesday.