‘Should have bowled him earlier’ – Travis Head muses on Liam Livingstone’s mayhem in Cardiff drubbing

On September 13, Australia’s skipper Mitchell Marsh was absent from the second Twenty20 international match against England at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Australia lost the match by three wickets to the hosts due to the all-rounder’s illness, hence Travis Head was declared the game’s acting captain.

They caused havoc in the middle order. In instance, Liam Livingstone struck for 87 runs with a strike rate of 185.11 off 47 balls, including six boundaries and five maximums. According to the Australian opening, the outcome of the toss had an effect on the game.

Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell set up a 90-run partnership for the fourth wicket while chasing a challenging goal of 194.

Excellent result; we had the impression that we were pursuing the game and were getting close. Indeed, there was a change, but you already knew that at the toss. It was a solid inning, however we were really close. Livingstone ought to have been bowled sooner. His offerings are known to us, making him a good choice for the upcoming game. It’s good that Jake Fraser-McGurk (the actor) is joining the series. At the post-match press conference, Head remarked, “We didn’t win, but that’s okay.”

Third T20I to feature Ben Dwarshuis in lieu of Xavier Bartlett

With England’s victory over Australia at the Sophia Gardens, the series is tied at one. A series decider will take place on September 15 at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford in the third Twenty20 International. In the third Twenty20 International, Ben Dwarshuis will replace Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett, who has suffered a side strain.

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Bartlett hurt his side while bowling in the first game, according to scans done overnight. He will not be available for the final two games. “Ben Dwarshuis will be a part of the team for the last Twenty20 game in Manchester,” a statement from Cricket Australia stated.