
Jos Buttler and Alex Hales lay foundations for England win over Australia
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jos Buttler and Alex Hales shone before England held their nerve against an under-strength Australia to win by eight runs and draw first blood in this three-match T20 series. Australia rested Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell in Perth but still tested England, who had Ben Stokes in their T20 ranks for the first time since March 2021. David Warner anchored Australia’s pursuit with 73 off 44 balls – while there were cameos from Mitch Marsh and Marcus Stoinis – but his downfall against Wood, who took three for 34, was pivotal. Australia reached 62 for one at the end of the powerplay – four runs ahead of England at the same stage – but while Adil Rashid was lofted for a straight six by Warner upon his introduction, the leg-spinner castled Mitch Marsh, deceived by a googly to depart for 36 off 26 balls.
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