Glenn Maxwell scored 39 runs in 26 balls.
Coming in to chase 138, Australia once again had a terrible start with David Willey dismissing skipper David Warner in the first over. Chris Lynn launched a fiery counterattack with Darcy Short joining him soon afterwards. Lynn was dismissed by his namesake Chris Jordan for 31 as he flew one in the air which was comfortably taken by Jos Buttler. Maxwell was dismissed by Chris Jordan for 39 and it was the first time he was dismissed in this series. Aaron Finch hammered 20 runs in 5 balls, hammering two back-to-back sixes to take Australia to a 7-wicket victory. England came in to bat with Jos Buttler took the captaincy role and James Vince was brought into the playing XI. Billy Stanlake struck quickly, dismissing Alex Hales with Aaron Finch taking a brilliant judgment catch. Kane Richardson dismissed the dangerous Jason Roy in the next over as both the openers depart early. Australia’s brilliant fielding effort led to Dawid Malan being run out, with David Warner making a direct hit. Andrew Tye dismissed James Vince for 21 with a terrific slow yorker. Sam Billings played a small cameo before he was dismissed by Billy Stanlake. Kane Richardson dismissed David Willey in the last over. Jos Buttler departed for 46 on the last ball. England reach 137/7 in 20 overs. Catch all the Live score and updates of the 3rd T20I between Australia and England at MCG.
Australia vs England, 3rd T20I Highlights:
SIX! SIX! Back-to-back sixes by Aaron Finch and he has hammered Australia to a 7-wicket win by scoring 20 runs in 5 balls.
Glenn Maxwell departs for the first time in this series. He was surprised by the bounce and the ball got an edge and an easy catch for Jos Buttler. Maxwell departs on 39. AUS 116/3
20 runs in this over. Glenn Maxwell hammered Adil Rashid for 2 fours and 2 sixes in this over. Australia on the road to victory.
Australia reach 52/2 after 6 overs. Glenn Maxwell and Darcy Short in the middle. Can they lead Australia to victory?
WICKET! Chris Lynn is gone for 31 and that is a HUGE wicket for Chris Jordan and for England. He was on fire and this could slow down the run rate. Easy catch for Jos Buttler with Lynn flying one up in the air. AUS 51/2
Just one run in this over from David Willey and he continues his excellent form with the new ball. Chris Jordan comes into the attack.
FOUR! Third boundary for Chris Lynn in five balls and he has fired himself to 12 runs. He is on FIRE at the moment.
WICKET! David Willey dismisses David Warner again in the first over. Edged and an easy catch for Jos Buttler behind the stumps. AUS 2/1
David Willey with the ball for England. David Warner and Darcy Short open for Australia. 138 to win.
WICKET! Jos Butter is gone for 46 on the last ball. Third wicket for Richardson. England reach 137/7 in 20 overs.
WICKET! David Willey is gone for 10 and Richardson gets another wicket. Easy catch for David Warner. ENG 133/6
WICKET! Sam Billings struck two boundaries in the first two balls and he gives away his wicket in the next delivery. Easy catch for David Warner. Billings gone for 29. ENG 113/5
FOUR! Terrific reverse hit by Sam Billing s and that's a much-needed boundary for England. It takes them over 100 runs here.
What a bowling effort this has been from Australia. England have reached 88/4 in 15 overs. What target will Australia have to chase here?
SAFE! Sam Billings was adjudged caught behind but he has been saved by the DRS call. Replay showed the ball touched the thigh pad. PHEW!
SIX! First six of the match and it comes from Sam Billings' bat. MASSIVE HIT! The ball travelled 94 m straight out of the park. England need more of those.
England's run rate has dropped below 6 now. They are 73/4 in 12.3 overs. Sam Billings and Jos Buttler have to go all guns blazing to take their side to a comfortable total.
WICKET! Andrew Tye gets the wicket of James Vince who is gone for 21. Terrific slow yorker from the seamer and the ball missed his bat on its way to hit the stumps. ENG 70/4
In 10 overs, James Vince and Jos Buttler have ensured that they do not lose any more wickets after the powerplay and have taken the total to 67/3.
James Vince and Jos Buttler have taken England over 50. But it is a slow start for the visitors.
GOOD START FROM AUSTRALIA! They have restricted England to 42 runs in 6 overs and have taken 3 quick wickets. England are 42/3 in 6 overs.
WICKET! What a throw by David Warner. He fielded the ball and immediately took a shy at stumps and Dawid Malan had no chance to reach his crease. He is gone for 10. ENG 34/3
DROPPED! James Vince edged that one but Carey could not take the catch. Vince dropped on 9! Will this cost Australia? He struck two boundaries.
WICKET! Richardson strikes and the dangerous Jason Roy is GONE for 8. Lazy shot from the opener and he edged it straight to Alex Carey behind the stumps. AUS 16/2
WICKET! First wicket for Billy Stanlake and the dangerous Alex Hales is gone for 3. Bad timed shot went in the air and Aaron Finch had to run backwards to take the catch. Almost dropped it! Terrific effort nonetheless to keep it cleanly. ENG 12/1
FOUR! First boundary in the match and it comes from Jason Roy's bat. A boundary to end Richardson's over. Good start.
Kane Richardson starts with the new ball. Jason Roy and Alex Hales open the innings for England at MCG.
No changes in Australia's line up.
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner(c), Aaron Finch, D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Kane Richardson, Billy Stanlake
Mark Wood makes way for Liam Dawson. James Vince in for Eoin Morgan.
England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, James Vince, Jos Buttler(w/c), Sam Billings, Liam Dawson, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Tom Curran
Australia have won the toss and have elected to field first. England will once again have to set the target. Considering the pitch, anything close to 160-170 would be competitive.
Bad news for England! Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the match due to groin injury. Jos Buttler has been named the captain. James Vince will play instead of Morgan.
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