Australia registered a commanding 28-run victory over England in the first T20I at Southampton, securing a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Travis Head‘s explosive knock of 59 off just 23 balls set the tone for Australia, while their bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott, ensured England never gained momentum in their chase. Head’s early fireworks and the collective bowling effort proved decisive as the visitors outclassed England in all departments.

Travis Head’s blistering start powers Australia to a competitive total

Head, opening the innings alongside Matthew Short, gave Australia a flying start. Head’s 59 off 23 balls included a flurry of boundaries and sixes, particularly in a game-changing over against Sam Curran, where he took 30 runs. His quickfire half-century came at a strike rate of 256.52, putting immense pressure on England’s bowlers. Together with Short, Head laid the foundation for Australia’s total of 179. The partnership accumulated 86 runs in the first six overs, with Head being the main aggressor, forcing England onto the back foot early on.

Australia’s middle-order struggles but Josh Inglis steadies the ship

Despite the strong start, Australia’s middle order wobbled with the dismissals of Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, all falling cheaply. England’s bowlers, led by Liam Livingstone, brought the home side back into contention during the middle overs. Livingstone’s all-round brilliance saw him take three key wickets, including Short and Stoinis. However, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis provided stability in the middle order with a vital knock of 37 off 27 balls. His contribution ens??ured Australia posted a challenging total of 179 in 19.3 overs, despite a late-order collapse.

Also READ: ENG vs AUS 2024, T20I Series: Broa??dcasting & Live Streaming Details �?When and Where to watch in India, UK, USA, Australia and other countries

England’s batting falters in the chase

England’s response was lackluster as they struggled to build momentum. Phil Salt, captaining the side for the first time, showed intent with 20 off 12 balls but fell early to Abbott. Will Jacks and debutant Jordan Cox failed to make significant contributions, leaving England in trouble. Livingstone’s 37 off 27 balls was the only notable performance with the bat, but his dismissal in the 14th over, courtesy of Josh Hazlewood, effectively ended England’s hopes. Hazlewood’s clever variation and Abbott’s relentless pressure saw England bundled out for 151, falling 28 runs short of the target.

Australian bowlers seal victory with disciplined effort

Australia’s bowling unit, led by Hazlewood, executed their plans to perfection. Hazlewood, returning from injury, claimed crucial wickets and applied pressure throughout the innings. Abbott was equally effective, taking three wickets, including key dismissals of Salt and Curran. The Australian bowlers used the conditions under the lights to their advantage, hitting hard lengths and making scoring difficult for England’s lower order. With England losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia cruised to victory, establishing an early lead in the series.

Australia's winning streak rolls on! #ENGvAUS @jackpayn's match report from Southampton: //t.co/QmLhyRrgvm pic.twitter.com/NXiIAzpPBJ

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 11, 2024

Also READ: ENG vs AUS: Australia’s best playing XI for the T20?I series against England

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After a crushing defeat by eight wickets in the first ODI, England will lock horns against New Zealand in the second ?of the four-match series at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Sunday, September 10.

In the first encounter at Cardiff, New Zealand displayed a cricketing masterclass that stunned the English side. Devon Conway (111*) and Daryl Mitchell (118*) showcased th?eir exceptional talent with remarkable centuries ??and were the highlights of the visitors victory.

The defeat in the initial fixture served as a wake-up call for England. The hosts, known for their aggressive brand of cricket and world-class talent, were left searching for answers in the face of New Zealand’s dominance. The English bowlers struggled to contain the Kiwi onslaught and now will look to rectify the mistakes.

England will be eager to bounce back and level the series. The home advantage and the experience of players like Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes will be crucial in their quest fo?r redemption. On the other hand, the Blackcaps will look f??orward to carry on the momentum further in the series.

Also READ: ENG vs NZ 2023: England captain Jos Buttler opens up after a �??�disappointing�?defeat against New Zealand in the first ODI 

ODI Stats and Records at Rose Bowl:

• Total matches: 34
• Matches won batting first: 15
• Matches won bowling first: 17
• Average 1st Inns scores: 243
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 215
• Highest total recorded: 373/3 (50 Overs) by England vs Pakistan
• Lowest total recorded: 65/10 (24 Overs) by USA vs Australia
• Highest score chased: 329/3 (49.5 Overs) by Ireland vs England
• Lowest score defended: 224/8 (50 Overs) by India vs Afghanistan

Rose Bowl Pitch Report:

The Rose Bowl in Southampton has earned its reputation as a batting paradise. The pitch is renowned for its flat and even surface, providing batters with a consistent bounce and minimal movement, whether it’s through the air or off the seam. These conditions make it an ideal setting for high-scoring match, where batters can confidently play their shots and build substantial partnerships. Bowlers, on the other hand, have to face a challenging task on such a surface. It’s a place where run-scoring becomes a delightful art and spectators can expect to witness thrilling displays of batting prowess.

Southampton Weather Report:

The weather forecast for Southampton suggests overcast skies prevailing throughout the day. While the cloudy conditions might provide some respite from direct sunlight, there’s only 20% chance of rain. The day is anticipated to be relaxing, with temperature possibly reaching 26 degrees Celsius. The humidity is expected to be relatively high at 71% while the wind is likely to flow at a moderate speed of 14 km/h.

ENG vs NZ Probable Playing XIs for 2nd ODI:

England: Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Gus A??tkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

New Zealand: Devo?n Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt He??nry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

Also READ: ENG vs NZ 2023: Netizens react as Ben Stokes hits a tremendous half-century on his ODI return after 14 months

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England have already sealed the series after registering victory in the second T20I at Rose Bowl, Southampton With that win, the English team have drawn level with Australia’s rating points (273) on the ICC T20I rankings as well.

Now their next target would be to clinch the top spot by wi??nning the third game on Tuesday (September 08) in Southampton.

Australia, on the other hand, will be in search of their first win on the tour. This will help the visitors to build a momentum ahead of the ODI series, starting from September 11 in Manchester. Also, by defeating England in the third and final T20I of the three-match series, Aussies would be able to hold on their No.1 position in the rankings.

England vs Australia, Probable XI:

England

England will enter the third game with a forced change as Jos Buttler has left the biosecure bubble citing personal reasons. Sam Billings will be most likely to replace Buttler. In that case, Tom Banton would be promoted up the order.

During the second game, English skipper Eoin Morgan dislocated his finger. If he fails to make into the playing XI, then both Billings and Joe Denly will feature in the team with Moeen Ali captaining the side.

Probable XI: Jonny Bairstow (wk), T??om Banton, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood.

Australia

Australia looked clueless in both the games, so there could be some changes. Wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey has been a disappointment and if Aussies are looking to give youngsters a chance then uncapped Josh Phillipe might come in the side.

Kane Richardson, who has been ineffective so far, can be replaced by Josh Hazlewood. Australia have shown trust in Marcus Stoinis so he might get another chance.

Probable XI: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Phillipe (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Aston Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewo?od, Adam Zampa.

Here are fantasy Dream 11 suggestions:

Fantasy Suggestion #1:

Jonny Bairstow (wk), Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Dawid Malan, Tom Banton, Moeen Ali, Adil R?ashid, Tom Curran, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.

Captain: Dawid Malan; Vice Captain: Steve Smith

Fantasy Suggestion #2:

Jonny Bairst?ow (wk), Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins.

Captain: David Warner; Vice Captain: Moeen Ali

Squads:

England: Tom Banton, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Tom Cu?rran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, Joe Denly, Sam Curran.

Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, M?atthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Andrew Tye, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Daniel ??Sams, Josh Philippe.

Live telecast and streaming details:

Sky Sports Cricket will telecast the third T20I in the UK. Live streaming will be available on the SkySports website, SkyGo app and Now TV pass.

When it comes to Australia, Fox Cricket will broadcast the third T20I live, and the match can also be streamed live on Kayo Sport.

The other broadcasters for England vs Pakistan T20I series are:

• India: Sony Sony Six, Sony Six HD
• Bangladesh: BTV
• Canada: DAZN
• Middle-East and North Africa: OSN Sports
• Pakistan: Sony Network
• South Africa: Super Sports 2
• Sri Lanka: Sony Six
• USA: Willow TV
• Zimbabwe: Super Sports 6

Indian cricket lovers can even stream the T20Is live on Sony Liv?? app and JioTV.

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The arch-rivals, England and Australia, will face each other in the second T20I of the three-match series at ???Rose Bowl in Southampton on Sunday (September 06).

The home team would be confident after they managed to snatch victory from the? jaws of defeat in the series opener. Whereas, the ?visitors must be bracing themselves to? take revenge.

England vs Australia, Probable XI:

England

It is expected that England would come up with an unchanged side in the second T20I. Tom Banton didn’t impress in the first match, but he has revealed in the past about his struggle to bat at the middle. Keeping in mind that he is a young lad, England would keep him in the playing XI.

The bowling attack of Eoin Morgan-led team looks well settled, especially after their successful attempt of defending the total in the first game.

Probable XI: Jonny Bai??rstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.

Australia

Fans were surprised when they noticed Marcus Stoinis in the playing XI as a few days before the first match, head coach Justin Langer had stated that Stoinis’ best position is at the top of the order. However, on Friday evening, the Aussie all-rounder came down the order and was unable to take the tourists to victory.

Australia have options like Mitchell Marsh, who can replace Stoinis. But there’s a lesser probability of Marsh replacing Stoinis just after one game of the series.

Probable XI:?? Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Aston Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

Here are the fantasy Dream11 suggestions:

Fantasy Suggestion #1:

Jos Buttler (wk), Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Dawid Malan, Glenn Maxwell, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid?, ??Chris Jordan, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

Captain: Dawid Malan; Vice Captain: David Warner.

Fantasy Suggestion #2:

Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan, Steve Sm??ith, Aaron Finch, Dawid Malan, Glenn Maxwell, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Kane Richar?dson, Ashton Agar.

Captain: Jos Buttler; Vice Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler(w), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan(c), Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rash?id, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Joe Denly, Sam Curran, Sam Billings.

Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Ashton Agar, P??at Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Andrew Tye, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Daniel Sams, Josh Philippe.

Live telecast and streaming details:

Sky Sports Cricket will telecast the second T20I in the UK. Live streaming will be availabl??e on the SkySports website, SkyGo app and Now TV pass.

When it comes to Australia, Fox ?Cricket will broadcast the second T20I live, and the match can also be streamed live on Kayo Spo?rt.

The other broadcasters for England vs Pakistan T20I series are:

• India: Sony Sony Six, Sony Six HD
• Bangladesh: BTV
• Canada: DAZN
• Middle-East and North Africa: OSN Sports
• Pakistan: Sony Network
• South Africa: Super Sports 2
• Sri Lanka: Sony Six
• USA: Willow TV
• Zimbabwe: Super Sports 6

Indian cricket lovers can even stream the T20??Is live on Sony Liv app and JioTV.

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The sudden collapse of Australia in their first-ever international project post-pandemic sent shockwaves among Aussie supporters. While playing the first T20I of the three-match series against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, Australia fell two runs short of the target.

At one stage, the Aaron Finch-led side needed 39 from last six overs with nine wickets in hand. Still, th??ey lost th?e contest.

During their chase of 163, Australians, despite playing international cricket after a gap of five months, started off pretty well.

The opening pair of David Warner (58) and Finch (46) put together 98 runs for the first wicket in the space of 11 overs. They were looking settled on the crease before Jofra Archer (2/33) d?rew the first blood by sending Finch back to the pavilio??n.

Yes Jof 💪

Live clips: //t.co/7FrfqDaZkN#ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/IvTGFW0nhm

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 4, 2020

Australia were in the driving seat until Adil Rashid (2/29) bagged two wickets in his last and 15th over of Aussie innings. First, Rashid dismissed Steve Smith (18) and then Glenn Maxwell (1).

Australia were 127/3 after 15 overs, and they didn’t expect a turnaround of events were waiting to greet them. In the 16th over, the visitors lost set batsman Warner followed by Alex Carey’s dismissal in the subsequent over.

👀👀👀#ENGvAUS: //t.co/7FrfqDaZkN pic.twitter.com/kvdSaO67Rb

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 4, 2020

Ultimately, the tourists reached a stage where they needed 9 off 3 with the ball in Tom Curran’s hand and Marcus Stoinis (23) on the striker’s end. But, Stoinis failed to take his side over the line as he scored 6 runs from the remaining three deliveries. The hosts defeated Aussies by a mere 2 runs to take 1-0 lead in the series.

An unbelievable fightback from our bowlers!#ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/50INdbXowC

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 4, 2020

Malan’s gutsy knock helped England to cross 160

Earlier, Australia won the toss and asked the home team to bat first. The decision did cost Aussies in the initial phase as Dawid Malan (66) and Jos Buttler (44) got England off to a flying start. The pair smashed Aussie bowlers all over the ground and took their team to 62/1 after seven overs.

Australians made a comeback in the game. Maxwell (2/14) and Kane Richardson (2/13) bowled dazzling spells to restrict the run flow. England’s middle-order failed to carry on the momentum, and in the end, they reached 162/7.

IT20 innings = 1�?�?br />50+ scores = 8�?a href="//twitter.com/dmalan29?ref_src=twsr?c%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">@dmalan29 👏#ENGvAUS 🏏 pic.twitter.com/9LaJWc3q9x

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 4, 2020

We set Australia 163..

Can we defend it?#ENGvAUS clips: //t.co/7FrfqDaZkN pic.twitter.com/WNG4NV249P

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 4, 2020

Brief Score:

England 162/7 (Malan 66, Buttler 44, Richardson 2-13) beat Australia 160/6 (Warner 58, Finch 46, Rashid 2-29) by two runs.

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Australia are all set to resume international cricket after a gap of five months as they face England in the first of the three T20 Internationals starting on Friday (September 04) at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

England would be eager to beat the Aussies in the shortest format, especially after Pakistan managed to level the T20I leg earlier this week. Australia, on the other hand, would be hoping for an excellent beginning to their first international project post the pandemic.

Both the teams last played against each other in T20I back in 2018 in a one-off encounter, where England emerged victorious. Considering the rivalry t??hey share, both sides would be looking forward to the upcoming b??attle.

“The England-Australia rivalry is always huge, regardless of who you’re playing in front of or where you’re playing,” said Aaron Finch, Australian captain.

“There is always more on the line when you play against Australia. When you grow up watching Ashes cricket or any game against Australia, it is always built up and seen as a pinnacle of anybody’s career,” said Eoin Morgan, English skipper.

Pitch and weather report:

The pitch for the upcoming match is expected to be suitable for batting. There would be some pace and carry on the surf?ace.

The forecast suggests a bit of rain on Frida??y evening but not enough t?o impact the game.

England vs Australia, Probable XI:

England:

England have decided to bring back Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer, who were rested against Pakistan. Captain Morgan also confirmed that Buttler would open the innings alongside Jonny Bairstow, which means either Tom Banton or Dawid Malan ?will feature i??n the playing XI since Morgan, Sam Billings and Moeen Ali will handle the middle-order.

On the bowling front, if England decides to play both Archer and Mark Wood, then Tom Curran might miss out. Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan would fulfill rest of the bowling unit along with Sam Curran, who might come handy as a left-armer.

Probable XI: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, ?Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.

Australia:

Thanks to the squad of 21-members, Australia has plenty of options to decide. Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey, all of them scored centuries in the intra-squad practice matches.

Finch, David Warner, and Steve Smith are the essential part of the side so they will be in the playing XI. Considering the format, Labuschagne might have to wait for his T20I debut as after the top three, Maxwell, Carey and Mitchell Marsh would occupy the positions.

Their bowling looks settled with the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Kane Richardson. Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar will lead the spin department.

Probable XI: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Marsh??, Aston Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

Here are the fantasy Dream11 suggestions

Fantasy Suggestion #1:

Jonny Bairstow (?wk), Jos Buttler, Alex Carey (w??k), Eoin Morgan, Steve Smith, David Warner, Moeen Ali, Glenn Maxwell, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Mitchell Starc.

Captain: Eoin Morgan; Vice Captain: David Warner.

Fantasy Suggestion #2:

Jonny Bairstow (wk), Sam Billings, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan, Aaron Finch, David Warner, Sam Curran, Glenn Maxwell, Pa?t Cummins, Kane Richardson, Jofra Archer, Ada??m Zampa.

Captain: Jonny Bairstow; Vice Captain:?? Glenn Maxwell.

Squads:

England: Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan(c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, M?ark? Wood, Tom Banton, Joe Denly, Tom Curran.

Australia: Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Marsh, Ashton?? Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew?? Tye, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Daniel Sams, Josh Philippe.

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England paceman James Anderson marked his name in record books on Day 5 of the third Test against Pakistan in Southampton when he dismissed Azhar Ali.

It was Anderson’s 600th wicket in Test cricket. With that, the ‘Burnley Express’ became the first seamer in the history of the oldest format to take 600 scalps.

Anderson has now become the second-fastest bowler to take 600 Test wickets in terms of balls. Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan holds the top spot.

Balls-taken to reach 600 wickets:

• 33711 �?Muralitharan
• 33717 �?Anderson
• 34919 �?Shane Warne
• 38496 �?Anil Kumble

No wonder, the cricket fraternity hailed Ande?rson for accomplishing the golden landmark.

India skipper Virat Kohli applauded the 38-year-old bowler for his outstanding achievement. Kohli rated Anderson as one of the best bowlers he has faced.

Congratulations @jimmy9 for this outstanding achievement of 600 wickets. Definitely one of the best bowlers I've faced.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 25, 2020

India legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is in Anderson’s list for most frequent victims (9 times), appreciated the bowler for registering an incredible feat.

What an incredible achievement @jimmy9! Many congratulations on your feat.

6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ wickets in Test Cricket over a span of 17 years for a fast bowler is a testament to your grit, perseverance and accurate bowling. pic.twitter.com/nQok5bgbOG

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 25, 2020

Second and third-highest wicket-takers in the longest format, Shane Warne (800) and Anil Kumble (708), also heaped praises on Anderson’s magnificent accomplishment.

Congrats on the 600th Jimmy – Aweosme effort buddy 👍 pic.twitter.com/VWflgISbKv

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) August 25, 2020

Congratulations @jimmy9 on your 600 wic??kets! Massive effort from a great fast bowler. Welcome to the club 👍🏼

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 25, 2020

Here is how other legends of the game reacted:

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An extraordinary bowler @jimmy9 goes past yet another milestone. What a bowler and what an achievement !! 💯💯 Well done and look forward to having a healthy debate on the run out and shredder ASAP! Someone like you can really help settli??ng the stigma surrounding it. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 25, 2020

Well done james Anderson @jimmy9 .. this milestone is just greatness ..156 test matches as fast bowler is just unthinkable..u will make every young fast bowler believe that greatness is achievable .@bcci @ECB_cricket

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) August 25, 2020

Remarkable achievement to play 156 Tests as a Batsman .. To do it as a quick bowler & then achieve 600 wickets is nothing short of extraordinary .. Well done @jimmy9 .. England’s greatest ever bowler .. #TestCricket

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 25, 2020

Congratulations for your remarkable achievement @jimmy9! Your passion, fortitude and drive are exceptional, cheers and best wishes for the future. #600TestWickets

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 25, 2020

Amazing achievement from @jimmy9 congrats bro! history, enjoy the accolades – absolutely more than deserved, has been a pleasure to watch as a fan of cricket and exceptional fast bowling.

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) August 25, 2020

What a moment for @jimmy9! Congratulations 🐐

— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55) August 25, 2020

600* Test wickets.
What an incredible achievement! One of the greatest fast bowlers of the game. Congratulations @jimmy9 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/md5nO9dj0g

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) August 25, 2020

Congratulations @jimmy9, what a milestone of 600 wickets!👏
Here's to many more achievements!!�?//t.co/aWSx8SYfxd

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) August 26, 2020

Incredible 600 by @jimmy9 . What an amazing achievement. Playing 156 Test Matches for a medium fast bowler is no less achievement. Cheers mate. #JamesAnderson #600TestWickets #England pic.twitter.com/dVFMqPvuwA

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 25, 2020

#600TestWickets! Incredible! Congratulations @jimmy9 on an outstanding achievement 👏 pic.twitter.com/bqkKfQbizo

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 26, 2020

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After rain washed out the first two sessions on Day 5 of the final Test of the three-match series between England and Pakistan in Southampton, play went underway for the last session. While following-on, Pakistan resumed their second innings with an overnight score of 100/2.

The visitors could add only nine runs before England’s veteran seamer James Anderson sent Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali (31) back to the pavilion to register his name in record books. Anderson became the first fast bowler to take 600 wickets in the longest format of the game.

6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Scorecard/Clips: //t.co/fL9aifFjyV#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/jjNlyM1Ty6

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 25, 2020

Most wickets in Tests (fast-bolwers):

• Anderson (ENG) �?600
• Glenn McGrath (AUS) �?563
• Courtney Walsh (WI) �?519
• Stuart Broad (ENG) �?514
• Dale Steyn (SA) �?439

Azhar also became Anderson’s ninth regular victim.

Anderson’s most frequent victims:

• 11 �?Peter Siddle
• 9 �?Sachin Tendulkar/ Michael Clarke/ David Warner/ Azhar *

After Azhar’s wicket, Babar Azam (63*) and Asad Shafiq (21) batted on and added 63 runs for the fourth wicket before England captain Joe Root dismissed Shafiq. Babar, at the other end, showed positive signs and reached a half-century.

50 up for @babarazam258! #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/PAkQZsi8bO

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 25, 2020

England did take the new ball hoping to pick a few more wickets in the last hour of play, but after bowling just three overs and one ball, the players decided to mutually settle for a draw.

Anderson’s wicket of Azhar remained the biggest highlight of the final day of the last Test of English summer.
With the draw, England clinched the series 1-0. This was their first series win against Pakistan at home since the 3-1 victory in 2010.

Our first series win against Pakistan in 10 years! 🦁🦁🦁#englandcricket #engvpak pic.twitter.com/xTkf4VDbdw

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 25, 2020

It was only the third time that England remained unbeaten in a series consisting of more than two Tests since January 2014.

England unbeaten in a series (more than two Tests):

• 2-0 (3) vs Sri Lanka in 2016 (Home)
• 3-0 (3) vs Sri Lanka in 2018 (Away)
• 1-0 (3) vs Pakistan in 2020 (Home)

Zak Crawley was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his incredible knock of 267 in the first innings. When it comes to the ‘Player of the Series’ awards, then Jos Buttler (265 runs in 3 games) grabbed it for England while Mohammad Rizwan (161 runs in 3 matches) bagged it for Pakistan.

161 runs 🏏
6 dismissals 🧤
@iMRizwanPak named Man of the Series. #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/9sHXwDqRF2

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 25, 2020

Captain’s corner:

Azhar Ali �?Losing skipper:

“That one session in the first Test was the difference, but congratulations to England, they played that well and won the series. Positives for us as well, we played competitive cricket and did well. In this game, we were behind, but everyone fought, and it was the best result we could have got after how England batted us out of the game.”

“It came in this final Test match, but it was a crucial inning for my team and for me. I was under a bit of pressure, and as a batsman, you need an innings like that to get that confidence. I would like to thank the ECB and all the authorities for arranging this series on such short notice.”

Joe Root �?Winning captain:

“Very proud of the way we played throughout. It was a fantastic achievement for Jimmy (Anderson). To be able to stand up and perform in Test cricket over such a long period of time is a tremendous achievement—credit to him.”

“Crawley’s work ethic, his game and how smart he is, I am not surprised at all with what he’s done. To see him do it so early in his career and play with that maturity was magnificent. When you have players playing Test cricket, you want your boys to be performing as well as we have. It has been thoroughly enjoyable for us, and I thank the teams (West Indies and Pakistan) for coming over for this.”

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England’s veteran paceman James Anderson etched his name in record books on Day 5 of the final Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

The ‘Burnley Express’ registered his 600th Test wicket by dismissing Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali (31). Anderson got to the landmark in the 62nd over of Pakistan’s second innings.

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The 38-year-old has now become only the fourth bowler in the histo??ry of Test cricket to pick 600 wicket??s.

In fact, he is the first seamer to enter the elite club as above him only three bowlers have accomplished this milestone, and al??l of them are spinners.

The 600 wicket club:

• 800 �?Muttiah Muralitharan (victim: Khaled Mashud)
• 708 �?Shane Warne (victim: Marcus Trescothick)
• 619 �?Anil Kumble (victim: Andrew Symonds)
• 600 �?James Anderson (victim: Azhar Ali)

The Lancashire pacer achieved the feat in his 156th Test while Mural??itharan took only 101 game??s to reach the landmark.

Fastest to 600 Test wickets:

• 101 matches – Muralitharan
• 124 matches – Kumble
• 126 matches – Warne
• 156 matches �?Anderson

Here are James Anderson’s most vital wickets:

• 1st �?Mark Vermeulen
• 100th �?Jacques Kallis
• 200th �?Peter Siddle
• 300th �?Peter Fulton
• 400th �?Martin Guptill
• 500th �?Kraigg Brathwaite
• 600th �?Azhar Ali

Anderson became the third seamer to have 29 five-fers in Tests

On Day 3, Anderson bagged his 29th five-wicket haul during Pakistan’s first innings. With that, he equalled the record of Australian paceman Glenn McGrath who also has 29 five-fors in the longest format of the game. New Zealand pacer Richard Hadlee acquires ?the top spot with 36 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.

Most five-wicket hauls among pacers:

• 36 �?Richard Hadlee in 86 Tests
• 29 �?G McGrath in 124 Tests
• 29 �?James Anderson in 156 Tests*
• 27 �?Ian Botham in 102 Tests
• 26 �?Dale Steyn in 93 Tests
• 25 �?Wasim Akram in 104 Tests

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