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Australia flexed their muscles in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, registering a convincing 36-run victory over England in a Group B encounter. The Aussies produced a comprehensive performance with both bat and ball, leaving England outplayed in all departments.
Spearheaded by Adam Zampa's crucial wickets of Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, Australia restricted England to a modest total of 165/8 in reply to their imposing 201/7. The Australian bowlers maintained consistent pressure, with Chris Jordan emerging as the lone bright spot for England with two wickets.
Earlier, Australia's batting lineup fired on all cylinders, with almost every batter making valuable contributions. Their innings was anchored by a solid opening partnership between David Warner and Travis Head, who laid the foundation for a mammoth total. Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell provided the late impetus, ensuring Australia crossed the 200-run mark.
In contrast, England's batting unit faltered, with only Harry Brook and Moeen Ali offering any significant resistance. England's hopes of chasing down the target were dealt a major blow by Zampa's twin strikes, which effectively ended the contest.
This victory marked Australia's second consecutive win in the tournament, while England suffered their first defeat. The result has further tightened the race for the top spot in Group B, with every team still in contention for a place in the semi-finals. The tournament is poised for an exciting climax, with many more thrilling encounters expected in the coming days.
Source: Australia vs England Highlights, T20 WC 2024: Zampa shines as AUS hammer ENG