• Australia handed England a 39-run defeat in Group B fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Adam Zampa shined with the ball for Australia.

Twitter reactions: Adam Zampa spins Australia to dominant win over England in T20 World Cup 2024
Adam Zampa steers Australia to victory against England | T20 World Cup 2024
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Australia secured a convincing 36-run victory over arch-rivals England in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group B clash at the Kensington Oval in Brౠidgetown. An explosive batting performance by the Australian top order, coupled with some clever spin bowling, proved too much for England to handle.

Australia Bats First and Posts A Big Total

England captain Jos Buttler opted to bowl first after winning the toss. However, the Australian batsmen had other plans. David Warner (39 runs) got them off to a quick start with a flurry of boundaries, while Travis Head (34 runs) provided valuable support at the other end. Mitchell Marsh (35 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (30 runs) continued the momentum with aggressive knocks, propelling the Australian total past the 200-run mark. Despite losing wickets in the later stages, Australia finished with a strong total of 201/7 thanks to some late hitting by Matthew Wade (17 not out).

England Falters Chasing Big Target

Chasing a daunting target of 201 runs, England’s batting line-up struggled to find fluency. Openers Philip Salt (37 runs) and Jos Buttler (42 runs) provided a decent start, but wickets fell at regular intervals thereafter. Jonny Bairstow (7 runs) and Harry Brook (20 runs) failed to convert their starts, leaving England with a mountain to climb in the middle overs. While Moeen Ali (25 runs) played a valiant knock, the asking rate continued to climb, making the chase i🍸ncreasingly difficult. In the end, England fell short by 36 rꦓuns, managing only 165/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

Adam Zampa Spins Web Around England

Leggie Adam Zampa was the pick of the Australian bowlers, claiming two crucial wickets for just 28 runs in his four overs. Pat Cummins (2 wickets) and Mitchell Starc (ღ1 wicket) also chipped in with wickets at crucial junctures, restricting the English batsmen from building any 🎶substantial partnerships.

Australia Dominate Group B

This comprehensive victory strengthens Australia’s position at the top of Group B in the T20 World Cup. Their batting firepower and well-rounded bowling attack have sent a s🎉trong message to other contenders in the tournament. England, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their batting frailties before their next encounter.

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