ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I End of first innings: England finish with 145/6 after 20 overs

England have managed to post a decent total on the board as they finish at 145/6 after their 20 overs.

Opener and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow was the pick of the batsmen for England as he scored 55 runs off 44 balls smashing three huge sixes before getting out of Ashton Agar’s bowling. Stand-in captain Moeen Ali played a good cameo of 23 runs as well as Joe Denly who remained not out at 29 runs off 19 balls.

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Australia would be might impressed with their bowlers as they took wickets as well as restricted the English batsmen for a decent total. Mitchell Starc took the wicket of Moeen Ali and conceded just 19 runs in his 4 over spell. Spinner Adam Zampa picked up a couple of wickets as well in his 4 overs as well.

Australia would look to chase down the total with ease, however considering the fact that this pitch has been used for the third time today within 6 days, England will be looking to defend their total.