Summary

  • England win first T20 by two runs

  • Australia slip from 124-1 to 148-6

  • Warner 58 (47); Finch 46 (32)

  • Rashid 2-29, Archer 2-32

  • Eng: Malan 66 (43), Buttler 44 (29)

  • Richardson 2-13, Maxwell 2-14

  • Three-match series at Ageas Bowl

  1. Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 4 September 2020

    Australia captain Aaron Finch on Sky Sports: "It looks like a really good wicket and it will stay together well. They are nice conditions to chase in. We've had a couple of intense hit-outs here.

    "We've done the basics pretty well. Guys have stood and contributed at times when they've been needed."

  2. Postpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 4 September 2020

    Warner, Smith, Cummins and Starc are all in the Aussie line-up.

    Dawid Malan AND Tom Banton play for England. Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer are back.

  3. Australia win the toss and will bowlpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 4 September 2020
    Breaking

    Australia skipper Aaron Finch wins the toss. He decides to bowl first.

  4. Postpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 4 September 2020

    It's always special when these sides meet - whatever the format.

    The Aussies have entered the bio-bubble for a white-ball tour which consists of three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals. Their squad is bursting with big names. England have the majority of their stars back

    The first T20 begins in half an hour and the toss is just about to take place...

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  5. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 4 September 2020

    In this difficult summer we have been treated to some brilliant cricket. West Indies entertained us, Pakistan too.

    Now it's time for one of the biggest and best rivalries in sport.

    It's England v Australia. There's nothing quite like it...

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