Eng 177-3published at 15.4 overs
Brilliant from Hales. It's yorker-length from Richardson, but Hales gets it to the third man boundary.
Summary
England's sixth straight win over Aus
Eng 221-5 - second highest T20 total
Buttler 61 off 30 balls
22-ball fifty - fastest by England player
Hales 49 (24), Roy 44 (26)
Australia 193: Finch 84 (41)
Rashid 3-27, Jordan 3-42
Eng 177-3published at 15.4 overs
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Jon Dunn: Can’t help think the Aussies are far happier to see Root in rather than Bairstow.
Image source, Rex FeaturesEng 172-3published at 15.2 overs
Even when Richardson defeats the batsman, it doesn't go for him. Root deceived, but the edge still goes for four.
Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Adam Gilchrist
Former Australia wicketkeeper on TMSAbsolutely nothing is going right for Kane Richardson.
Eng 167-3published at 15.1 overs
Root up and running now. Four over third man. Kane Richardson the bowler. Has he walked under a ladder?
Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match SpecialOn an absolute road, 2-37 is a very credible performance, especially on your debut. Well played, Mitchell Swepson.
Image source, ReutersEng 163-3published at 15 overs
I reckon Swepson can be pretty pleased with that. 2-37 when the ball has been going round the park.
Eng 162-3published at 14.5 overs
Root nails one. Slog sweep for four. Swepson has one ball to go.
Eng 155-3published at 14.1 over
Swepson into his final over. He's been pretty good on day-boo.
Eng 154-3published at 14 overs
Yep, you just wonder if Root is the man for this situation. The Test skipper is all class, like a fine wine. This requires cider from a plastic bottle. He has eight from eight balls.
'It was awesome'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Jos Buttler on Sky Sports: "It feels a small ground and it's a belting wicket. I think we're going to need as many as we can but we're in a great position at the minute.
"It was awesome. I said to Jason when he rugby tackled Stanlake, 'It's time to by a Euromillions ticket'. Twenty20 is fun and it's good to have licence to play your shots."
Eng 151-3published at 13.3 overs
Kane Richardson's awful day continues. Misfield. Allows England back for two.
Postpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match SpecialThat is deliciously played by Alex Hales.
Eng 148-3published at 13.1 overs
Alex Hales isn't just a piano mover. He can play it too. Andrew Tye slower ball, Hales late cuts for four.
Image source, Rex FeaturesPostpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Jos Buttler on Sky Sports: "It feels a small ground and it's a belting wicket. I think we're going to need as many as we can but we're in a great position at the minute.
"It was awesome. I said to Jason when he rugby tackled Stanlake, 'It's time to by a Euromillions ticket'. Twenty20 is fun and it's good to have licence to play your shots."
Eng 144-3published at 13 overs
England's highest total in T20 cricket is 230-8, when they knocked off 229 against South Africa at the last World T20. That's in danger of going tonight. Having said that, Joe Root doesn't look like he's got much hitting in him. He'll probably tee off now.
Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Adam Gilchrist
Former Australia wicketkeeper on TMSThese grounds are just not big enough.
Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match SpecialOoh that's hit just below us.
Eng 141-3published at 12.2 overs
Wallop! Alex Hales down on one knee, hammering Ashton Agar straight for six of the best.
Image source, Rex FeaturesPostpublished at 19:21 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Adam Gilchrist
Former Australia wicketkeeper on TMSEngland will want another 100 off eight overs. The fall of wickets could check their progress so that will be the key thing.