ENG vs AUS T20 World Cup 2021: England beat Australia by 8 wickets

Australian players congratulate Jos Buttler of England during the Cricket Twenty20 World Cup match.
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Australian players greet Jos Buttler of England during the Cricket Twenty20 World Cup match after England’s victory in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

England beat Australia by eight wickets in their Super 12 Group 1 match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.

England chased down a modest target of 126 runs in 8.2 overs. joss butler Top scoring with 71 not out Jason Roy 22 contributed.

Ashton Agar for Australia and adam zampa Took one wicket each.

Earlier, invited to bat, the Aussies faced the bat with the captain Aaron Finch Top scorer with 44 off 49 balls while Ashton Agar contributed 20.

Chris Jordan was the pick of the England bowlers with figures of 3/17, while Tymal Mills and Chris Woakes took two wickets each.

Brief Scores:

Australia: 125 all out in 20 overs (Aaron Finch 44; Chris Jordan 3/17, Tymal Mills 2/45, Chris Woakes 2/23).

England: 126 for 2 in 11.4 overs (Jos Buttler 71 not out; Ashton Agar 1/15).

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