Xavier Bartlett is the newest player to join the list of injured players, which already includes pacers Spencer Johnson (side) and Nathan Ellis (hamstring). Riley Meredith could have an opportunity in Cardiff’s second Twenty20 International match if he is hurt.
Ben Dwarshuis has been called up by Australia for the forthcoming five-match ODI series against England, which is scheduled to start on September 19. Dwarshuis was able to enter the game after star bowler Xavier Barlett was forced to withdraw due to a side injury sustained in the opening Twenty20 International against England.
Notably, Xavier Bartlett failed to reach his quota in the opening Twenty20 international, giving up 26 runs in 3.4 overs of bowling that claimed Jordan Cox’s wicket.
In six Twenty20 Internationals, the 28-year-old Australian representative claimed nine wickets at an economy of 9.72. Nonetheless, the team captained by Mitchell Marsh may also rely on Aaron Hardie and Cooper Connolly inside the roster.
The inaugural Twenty20 international match saw Australia defeat England by 28 runs.
In Southampton, Australia defeated England by 28 runs in the opening Twenty20 International of the series thanks to Travis Head’s entertaining knock. The opening innings was slow to begin, but it quickly picked up speed, smashing 59 off 23 with a 30-run over against Sam Curran. Although he gave Australia an ideal start, the middle-order hitters’ lacklustre play would disappoint the team management. In the meantime, Australia amassed 179 runs in the opening innings behind 37 runs from Josh Inglis.
England continued to lose wickets quickly when chasing the game. As the innings went on, things became harder for the home team, despite a strong start from stand-in captain Phil Salt (20 off 12). All-rounder Liam Livingstone scored 37 runs and kept England in the game for a considerable amount of time.
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although he had very little assistance from the opposition. After being eventually bowled out for 151 runs, England is currently lagging behind in the series.
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