Australia news: Josh Inglis impresses skipper in another win
Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a six-wicket win and their fourth straight Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
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Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell Power Australia To Victory Over Sri Lanka In 4th T20I
An aggressive 71-run stand from Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a six-wicket win and their fourth straight T20 victory over Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Chasing 139 for eight, the home team reached the mark for the loss of four wickets with 11 balls to spare. Inglis smacked 40 off 20 balls while Maxwell stroked a composed 48 off 39. "Josh has been so impressive, he's got so many options around the ground, he's so hard to bowl to," said skipper Aaron Finch, who also paid tribute to Maxwell.
Sri Lanka held to 139 in T20 v Australia
Sri Lanka have limped to 8-139 as they search for a breakthrough victory over Australia in the fourth match of their Twenty20 series.
Finch to continue batting lower in T20s
Aaron Finch's move away from opening might become more frequent but do not expect Australia's white-ball captain to displace Mitch Marsh at No.3.
Uncapped Mark Steketee replaces injured Michael Neser for Australia's tour of Pakistan
Michael Neser is set to miss the upcoming tour of Pakistan next month after suffering a side strain and will be replaced by uncapped pacer Mark Steketee, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. Australia is set to tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998 for three Test matches, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4, followed by three ODIs and one-off T20I. "Steketee replaces Michael Neser who was today ruled out with a side strain. He'll play this week's #SheffieldShield game against Victoria before joining the Australian squad. Brendan Doggett will also join the squad next week as cover #PAKvAUS," Cricket Australia tweeted.
Watch: Mitchell Starc's Off-Cutter Doesn't Go As Planned In Shocking Delivery
After missing the second T20I, Mitchell Starc returned to Australia's playing XI as the hosts made a few changes to their team against Sri Lanka in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday. With Australia winning the toss and electing to bowl, Starc was the centre of attention due to a wayward delivery. In the fifth ball of the 18th over, Starc went for a slower off-cutter but the ball slipped out of his hands and landed near second slip.
Australia vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Report: Glenn Maxwell Magic Sees Australia Beat Sri Lanka And Seal Series
Glenn Maxwell slammed 39 off 25 balls as a dominant Australia thumped Sri Lanka by six wickets to win their third straight Twenty20 clash and seal the series in Canberra on Tuesday. The world champions have an unassailable 3-0 lead with two games to play after taking the opening match by 20 runs then clinching the second in a thrilling super over finish after it ended in a tie. They made a slow start chasing 122 to win at Manuka Oval, losing two early wickets before skipper Aaron Finch (35) and the big-hitting Maxwell steadied the ship.
Glenn Maxwell magic sees Australia beat Sri Lanka and seal T20 series
Canberra — Glenn Maxwell slammed 39 off 25 balls as a dominant Australia thumped Sri Lanka by six wickets to win their third straight Twenty20 clash and seal the series in Canberra on Tuesday.