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Australia will attempt to defend the trophy they won in Dubai last year when they host the T20 World Cup this month.
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Jos Buttler Explains Why He Didn't Appeal Against Matthew Wade For 'Obstructing The Field'
The first T20I between Australia and England at Perth saw some breathtaking action, with both teams scoring 200 runs. Though England emerged triumphant in the match, there's one particular incident that they won't be happy about. Australian wicket-keeper batter Matthew Wade seemed to have 'obstructed the field' while trying to prevent Mark Wood from taking the catch. While Wade seemed to have been at fault, England skipper Jos Buttler decided not to appeal.
AUS vs ENG: Alex Hales Shines As England Claim Opening T20I Against Australia
England went one up in their three-match Twenty20 series against Australia with a thrilling eight-run win in Perth on Sunday. After Australia were set an imposing 209 for victory, the home side at one stage looked like pulling off an unlikely win on the back of a fine 73 from David Warner and some big hitting from Marcus Stoinis. But some inspired fast bowling in the latter stages from Mark Wood (3-34) and Sam Curran (2-35) saw England home as Australia finished their 20 overs eight runs short.
Watch: Matthew Wade Blocks England Bowler From Taking Catch, Sparks Controversy
There was controversy during the first T20I between Australia and England as Matthew Wade seemingly blocked Mark Wood from taking a return catch in Perth. In the 17th over of Australia's chase of 209, Wade top-edged a pull off Wood onto his helmet and the ball ballooned straight up in the air. The England pacer ran in towards the striker's end to try and take a return catch, but Wade, turning back towards the crease, extended his arm and restricted Wood from getting to the ball, which landed safely.
Hales, Buttler lead England to win over Australia in T20 run-fest
PERTH, Australia: Openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler blasted half-centuries to lead England to an eight-run win over Australia on Sunday (Oct 9) in the first of three warm-up games before the T20 World Cup starts later this month.
England claim opening T20 against Australia
England went one up in their three-match Twenty20 series against Australia with a thrilling eight-run win in Perth on Sunday.
Cricket-Hales, Buttler lead England to win over Australia in T20 run-fest
PERTH, Australia : Openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler blasted half-centuries to lead England to an eight-run win over Australia on Sunday in the first of three warm-up games before the T20 World Cup starts later this month.
1st T20I: Hales, Buttler lead England to win over Australia in a run-fest
Alex Hales and Jos Buttler blasted half-centuries to lead England to an eight-run win over Australia on Sunday in the first of three warm-up games before the T20 World Cup starts later this month. England powered to 208/6 after losing the toss, a commanding total which proved too much for Australia despite a gallant 44-ball 73 from David Warner. The world champions scored 200/9 in their 20 overs, disappointing a 25,755-strong crowd starved of international cricket for nearly three years due to strict border controls in Western Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. As it happened: Australia vs England, 1st T20I"The way we defended our score was outstanding," said man-of-the-match Hales. "It looked like the game was getting away from us, so to drag it back like that was really impressive." Fresh off a 4-3 series win against Pakistan, England welcomed Buttler (68 off 32 balls) and firebrand Ben Stokes back into the team as they look to settle their line-up. Buttler showed no rustiness overcoming a calf injury, blasting 16 off seamer Cameron Green in the first over.