England vs Australia 2nd T20I 2020 Highlights: Jos Buttler Shines as Hosts Clinch the Match by Six Wickets, Win Series 2-0
The visitors were well placed on the driver’ seat in the major part of the opening game as they restricted the mighty England batting line-up for just 162/7 on a batting-friendly Southampton track. While chasing the target, David Warner and Aaron Finch stitched 98 runs for the first wicket as the result of the game looked inevitable.
Absolutely top class show from England. They first restricted the mighty Aussie batting line-up for just 157/7 in the first innings and chased down the target with an over to spare. Although, spin-twins Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa added some spice in the end overs, Jos Buttler ensured England's victory. With this, Eoin Morgan's men have also won the series 2-0, making the last game a dead rubber which will also be played at the the Rose Bowl in Southampton on September 8. Well, that's it from this coverage. We'll be back in action for the last game of the series.
England Win By Six Wickets!! What a fabulous innings by Jos Buttler. He paced his knock to perfection and finished the game with a big six down the ground. Not to forget a couple of giant hits by Moeen Ali which knocked Australia out of the contest. With this, the Three Lions have also clinched the series 2-0.
Another quite over by Ashton Agar. We are heading towards another nail-biting encounter. However, England are still placed at the better position with a well-set Jos Buttler in the crease. 18 runs needed from the last two overs. This game is not going anywhere.
OUT! Another one bites the dust and this time its the skipper Eoin Morgan. Despite getting 10 runs off the first five balls, the southpaw tried to up the ante but could only find Glenn Maxwell in the covers. Adam Zampa gets the big wickets. Spinner are certainly adding some spice in the game. However, will it be enough for Australia? Morgan c Maxwell b Zampa 7(6)
Eoin Morgan is the new man at the crease and he’ll want to stay till the end. Nevertheless, a well-set Jos Buttler is at the other end and England are still placed on the driver’s seat. However, you can’t rule the Aussies out of the contest. Four exciting overs coming your way.
OUT! Ashton Agar gets his second wicket. Tom Banton is the man dismissed. The youngster failed to connect a big hit and Adam Zampa takes a good catch near the boundary ropes. Well! Well! Do we still have some drama left in the game. Tom Banton c Cummins b Agar 2(4)
Mitchell Starc comes out to bowl his last over. The left-arm pacer has bowled an impressive spell. However, his efforts are likely to go in vain as England are cruising towards an easy win. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler completes his 10th half-century in T20 Internationals.
OUT! Do we have a twist in the tale? Dawid Malan must be livid with himself as he fails to connect a big shot off Ashton Agar's delivery and Marcus Stoinis takes a good catch in the outfield. Nevertheless, the southpaw goes after playing a well-compiled innings.
England have crossed the 100-run mark in the 13th over and the result of the game is looking inevitable. Both the batsmen are also nearing their respective half-centuries as shoulders of the visitors are down.
England have crossed the 100-run mark in the 13th over and the result of the game is looking inevitable. Both the batsmen are also nearing their respective half-centuries as shoulders of the visitors are down.
Another fruitful over for England as Ashton Agar gives eight runs from his first over. Jos Buttler finally unleashes his vintage reverse sweep as England have tightened their over the match. However, one must not forget what happened in the last game.
Jos Buttler gets a boundary after a long time as England are approaching the 100-run mark. The scoring rate has been enhanced in the last few overs and the game is slowly slipping away from Australia's grasp. Only wickets will now bring Aaron Finch's men back in the hunt.
Dawid Malan continues to smash the spinners while Jos Buttler is playing the second fiddle in the partnership. He smashes Adam Zampa for a couple of boundaries. England have heightened their grip over the match.
Another quite over in the game. Not something which you expect when Jos Buttler is in the crease. However, the dasher has adapted a different approach in this innings. Nevertheless, Dawid Malan smashes two boundaries in the over.
Spin operating from both the ends for the visitors. Adam Zampa comes out to bowl his first over. He continues to keep the scoring rate down as England cross the fifty-run mark in the eighth over. The required run-rate is climbing gradually but the home team also have wickets in hand.
The powerplay overs are done and dusted, and spin has been introduced into the attack in the form of Glenn Maxwell. The off-spinner stars off impressively by conceding just five runs of the over. However, Aussies still need wicket to clinch the game and level the series.
Pat Cummins comes back to bowl the last over of powerplay and he continues to keep things tight. Only seven from the over. England might not have got to a blistering start. However, they also haven't lost many wickets upfront. On the other hand, Australia must continue to look for wicket to win the game.
Mitchell Starc continues to keep things tight from one end as he's looking for some more wickets. However, he gets wayward in the latter half of the over as Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler collect one boundary each. 10 from the over. Last six balls of powerplay coming up.
Dawid Malan is the new man at the crease as Kane Richardson replaces Pat Cummins in the attack. He bowled an inspiring spell in the last match and will have to put on a similar show to bring his side back in the hunt. However, Jos Buttler smashes him for a six in after a drought of four dot deliveries. Seven from the over.
OUT! Jonny Bairstow gets dismissed in an absolutely bizzare fashion. He smashes the stumps with his bat on his follow through. What a waste of a wicket. He must be gutted with himself as he smashed Mitchell Starc to two boundaries in the over. Great bonus for the Aussies.
ENG vs AUS Live Score Updates: After a nail-biting opening clash, Australia and England are locking horns in the second T20I of three-match series at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Aaron Finch’s men will be gutted with their performance in the previous clash and will fight for redemption. Also, it will be a do-or-die encounter for the visitors and they must leave no stones unturned to come on top. On the other hand, England made a dramatic comeback the other night and went on to snatch a two-run victory from the jaws of defeat. Meanwhile, fans must stay tuned to get the live updates and commentary of ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I 2020. England vs Australia, Live Cricket Streaming, 2nd T20I 2020 on SonyLIV Online: Watch ENG vs AUS Free Telecast on Sony SIX.
The visitors were well placed on the driver’ seat in the major part of the opening game as they restricted the mighty England batting line-up for just 162/7 on a batting-friendly Southampton track. While chasing the target, David Warner and Aaron Finch stitched 98 runs for the first wicket as the result of the game looked inevitable. However, the England pace quartet of Chris Jordon, Tom Curran, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer put up an exhibition of death bowling as the Men in Yellow fell two runs short of England’s total.
However, Aussies have the knack of defying the odds and with the stakes being so high, they must put on a substantial performance. The openers will look to replicate their brilliance while the middle-order must look to rectify their mistakes. On the other hand, England’s middle-order also got collapsed in the last need and they’ll not want that to happen again.
Squads:
England: Jos Buttler(w), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan(c), Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Joe Denly, Sam Curran, Sam Billings
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Andrew Tye, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Daniel Sams, Josh Philippe
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