Bengaluru, September 6: England came back from behind to defeat Australia by two runs in the opening T20I at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton and went 1-nil up in the three match series.
The Eoin Morgan led side produced a terrific bowling performance in the death overs to deny the Aussies in what looked like an easy win for the tourists.
The Aaron Finch-led Australian side would be eager to make ammends in the second T20I today and square the series and keep their hopes alive.
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Team News: England
The hosts might have won the first match but they would be hoping for an improved show with the bat in the second game. Barring Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan none of the English batters lived up to the reputation. Captain Morgan would be looking for a better show in this department.
Englang bowlers, however, did remarkably well in the game as they scripted a comeback despite the Aussies getting off to a flying start. Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Adil Rashid played their roles to perfection and ensured a narrow win for the hosts.
Team News: Australia
Despite getting an opening stand of 98 runs, the Men in Yellow failed to overhaul the target to 163 and fell two short of it. David Warner's fifty and skipper Finch's 46 went in vain as the middle order failed to capitalise upon the brilliant start. Team would be hoping for a better show from Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey to keep the series alive.
Playing XIs:
England: Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan (Captain), Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Australia: Aaron Finch (Captain), David Warner, Steve Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson.
Dream11 Predictions:
Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, Dawid Malan, Glenn Maxwell
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Moeen Ali
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Mitchell Starc, Adil Rashid, Adam Zampa
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice Captain: David Warner
Dream11 Team: Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, Dawid Malan, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (wk), Jofra Archer, Mitchell Starc, Adil Rashid, Adam Zampa.
5. Match details
Date: September 6
Time: 6:45 PM IST
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Networks
Live Stream: Sony LIV