England survive Australia fightback to take first T20 in Perth
England produced some impressive late bowling to beat Australia by eight runs on Sunday in the first of three warm-up matches ahead of this month's T20 World Cup.
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Australia vs England, 1st T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Field
Australia vs England, 1st T20I, Live Score Updates: Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to field first against England in the first T20I of the three-match series. Jos Buttler marks his return to the England team after missing the entire 7-match series against Pakistan. Australia and England are in the last leg of their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup and these two sides would face one another in a three-match T20I series, beginning Sunday in Perth. England have Ben Stokes back in their ranks and skipper Jos Buttler who did not feature in T20I series against Pakistan, is also fit and raring to go for the series against Australia. On the other hand, hosts Australia have rested Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell for the first T20I so it is fair to say that England enter the contest as the clear favourites. (LIVE SCORECARD)
What Skipper Jos Buttler Said About England's Chances At T20 World Cup
Australia and England will face off in a three-match T20I series, which will be a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting October 16. Speaking ahead of the 1st T20I, England white-ball captain Jos Buttler said that he doesn't see his team as "favourites" heading into the tournament. Buttler said that England have plenty of talented players, which makes them a "dangerous side", rather than favourites. England recently defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a seven-match T20I series, but Buttler did not play a single game owing to a calf injury.
Australia vs England, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Australia and England are in the last leg of their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Both teams would be squaring off in a three-match T20I series, beginning Sunday in Perth. England have Ben Stokes back in their ranks and skipper Jos Buttler has already said that the left-handed batter would be utilised in the top four. Buttler, who did not feature in T20I series against Pakistan, is also fit and raring to go for the series against Australia. On the other hand, hosts Australia have rested Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell for the first T20I so it is fair to say that England enter the contest as the clear favourites.
England captain Jos Buttler fit for Australia T20Is
Jos Buttler has declared himself fit for Sunday's opening Twenty20 international against Australia but Liam Livingstone's ankle injury makes the all-rounder doubtful for their World Cup opener later this month. Buttler, recovering from a nagging calf injury, watched from the sidelines as England beat Pakistan 4-3 before flying into Australia, where they play three 20-overs matches against the world champions. "I'm back to 100 percent," Buttler told reporters in Perth on Saturday.
Jos Buttler fit for England's T20 series opener against Australia
England captain Jos Buttler has declared himself fit for Sunday's opening T20 against Australia but Liam Livingstone's ankle injury makes the all-rounder doubtful for their World Cup opener later this month.
Cricket-England captain Buttler fit for Australia T20s
MELBOURNE : England captain Jos Buttler has declared himself fit for Sunday's opening Twenty20 International against Australia but Liam Livingstone's ankle injury makes the all-rounder doubtful for their World Cup opener later this month.
"Can't Press Button And Start Playing Like Australia": Ramiz Raja Asks Pakistan Fans To Keep Faith
The 7-match T20I series between Pakistan and England gave the Men in Green a reality check ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. Touted as the favourites to deliver in their own backyard, Pakistan suffered a 3-4 defeat against the tourists despite skipper Jos Buttler not playing a single game. Seeing fans express their disappointment over the team's performance, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja has urged them to keep faith.