Australia are still a “very good team in T20 International cricket” and will not bear the burden of their loss against England in the upcoming t20 world cup game, said captain Aaron Finch.
England bundled out Australia for 125 and then registered an eight-wicket victory to overhaul the target in 11.4 overs.
They will next face Bangladesh and West Indies on November 4 and 6 respectively and Finch said they cannot tolerate any slip-ups in the last two Super 12 matches.
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“We have got a few days to refresh and recharge. It was a quick change from the Sri Lankan game to date. There is a lot of experience in the group. “I’m not worried about moving stuff to a different game against a completely different opposition,” Finch said in Saturday’s post-match press conference.
“They should definitely win. I think tonight it took a toll on the net run rate. Yeah, so we have to do our best again.”
“Bangladesh is a very, very good side and so is West Indies, they have a lot of firepower in their team, a lot of experience, so yes, absolutely. It’s a win from now on, but we’re looking forward to it.”
Australia defeated South Africa and Sri Lanka in the first two matches before losing to England.
In the run-up to the World Cup, Australia had lost five consecutive series, losing against Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand, India and England.
“It wasn’t long before we were number 1 in the world, so I still think we are a very good team in T20 International cricket,” Finch said.
“Everyone has their own opinion, so it doesn’t really matter. What matters is the result. It’s okay if you think we’re a really simple side, no problem.”
Finch admitted that his team was “blown away” by ODI world champions England.
“It was one of those nights where Davey got a quick, smithy toe-and-player and Maxie missed a pickup from his pad, which you’d normally expect to hit,” Finch said.
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“It can happen in the powerplay when you are looking aggressive. Yes, though just blew up.”
Australia were 21 for 4 in 6.1 overs and lost half their team in 11.4 overs before being bundled out for 125 runs.
“He completely dominated us from the start,” said Finch, who scored 44 off 49 balls.
“Whenever you go down a handful in the powerplay, and anytime we feel like we’re starting to get a partnership, we just keep losing a wicket, and that meant we had to expect a total. Had to try to sit for longer. Around 150 and see if it will be competitive. Anyway, we probably need something else.”
Explaining the rationale behind going with left-arm spinner Ashton Agar instead of Mitchell Marsh, Finch said: “Obviously when you go down three times in the powerplay, it’s not a perfect scenario when You go with that structured team.”
“The reason Agar was there we thought it was a really good matchup for England. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and in the middle overs against England has been really good.
“We just thought that was the way to go tonight. It wasn’t a reflection of how Mitch was doing at all. It was purely just a matchup thing for this game. Yeah, it was unfortunate that we had to Didn’t get the job.”
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