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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.

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.

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.

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)

England thump Pakistan in T20 decider, win series 4-3

LAHORE, Pakistan: England finished their first tour to Pakistan in 17 years with a thumping 67-run win in their Twenty20 decider on Sunday to clinch the exciting seven-match series 4-3.

England crush Pakistan in seventh T20 to take series

A sublime fifty from Dawid Malan and three wickets for Chris Woakes guided England to a thumping 67-run win over Pakistan in the seventh Twenty20 in Lahore on Sunday as they clinched the series 4-3 in a major boost ahead of the World Cup.

Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider

England's Phil Salt scored a blistering half-century as the visitors raced to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in their sixth Twenty20 clash in Lahore on Friday to level the seven-match series at 3-3.

Pakistan vs England, 6th T20I Live Updates: Mohammad Rizwan Rested As England Opt To Bowl vs Pakistan

Pakistan vs England 6th T20I Live Score Updates:England won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the sixth T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Young wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris was handed his debut, with Mohammad Rizwan making way for him in the playing XI. The series which had been a roller-coaster ride for both the teams earlier has now been tilted in favour of Pakistan as the hosts lead 3-2 after five matches. England need to win the 6th T20I to stay alive in the series. A lot of eyes will be on Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as the duo have scored 315 and 194 runs, respectively, in the series. They lead the run-scorers' chart in the series. On the other hand, Haris Rauf is the highest wicket-taker with 8 to his name. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Watch: Matthew Wade Blocks England Bowler From Taking Catch, Sparks Controversy

England claim opening T20 against Australia

England survive Australia fightback to take first T20 in Perth

Australia vs England, 1st T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Field

England thump Pakistan in T20 decider, win series 4-3

England crush Pakistan in seventh T20 to take series

Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider

Pakistan vs England, 6th T20I Live Updates: Mohammad Rizwan Rested As England Opt To Bowl vs Pakistan