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.
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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.
Maxwell magic sees Australia beat Sri Lanka and seal T20 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.
Aussies stifle Sri Lanka in third T20
Australia's bowlers have fired the hosts into a match-winning position, restricting Sri Lanka to 6-121 in their third T20 clash at Manuka Oval.
Australia vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20 Live Score: Australia Win Toss, Elect To Bowl vs Sri Lanka
Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Having already won the first two games, the hosts will now look to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. For Australia, Pat Cummins has been rested with Mitchell Starc coming back into the side. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be without the services of Wanindu Hasaranga, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today. (LIVE SCORECARD)