Australia secured a convincing 36-run victory over arch-rivals England in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group B clash at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. An explosive batting performance by the Australian top order, coupled with some clever spin bowling, proved too much for England to handle.

Australia Bats First and Posts A Big Total

England captain Jos Buttler opted to bowl first after winning the toss. However, the Australian batsmen had other plans. David Warner (39 runs) got them off to a quick start with a flurry of boundaries, while Travis Head (34 runs) provided valuable support at the other end. Mitchell Marsh (35 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (30 runs) continued the momentum with aggressive knocks, propelling the Australian total past the 200-run mark. Despite losing wickets in the later stages, Australia finished with a strong total of 201/7 thanks to some late hitting by Matthew Wade (17 not out).

England Falters Chasing Big Target

Chasing a daunting target of 201 runs, England’s batting line-up struggled to find fluency. Openers Philip Salt (37 runs) and Jos Buttler (42 runs) provided a decent start, but wickets fell at regular intervals thereafter. Jonny Bairstow (7 runs) and Harry Brook (20 runs) failed to convert their starts, leaving England with a mountain to climb in the middle overs. While Moeen Ali (25 runs) played a valiant knock, the asking rate continued to climb, making the chase increasingly difficult. In the end, England fell short by 36 runs, managing only 165/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

Adam Zampa Spins Web Around England

Leggie Adam Zampa was the pick of the Australian bowlers, claiming two crucial wickets for just 28 runs in his four overs. Pat Cummins (2 wickets) and Mitchell Starc (1 wicket) also chipped in with wickets at crucial junctures, restricting the English batsmen from building any substantial partnerships.

Australia Dominate Group B

This comprehensive victory strengthens Australia’s position at the top of Group B in the T20 World Cup. Their batting firepower and well-rounded bowling attack have sent a strong message to other contenders in the tournament. England, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their batting frailties before their next encounter.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted:

How often has Adam Zampa done this for Australia. The late great Shane Warne will always be the best white-ball spinner Australia have produced because he is Shane Warne. But safe to say that you could argue that Warne is 1a & Zampa is 1b #T20WorldCup

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 8, 2024

ADAM ZAMPA, THE GAME CHANGER FOR AUSTRALIA.

– He remove both set English openers Jos Buttler & Phil Salt. pic.twitter.com/4qFgXxr6mN

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 8, 2024

Adam Zampa has changed the game for Aussies

— Syed Taqi Abbas (@syedmtaqi_) June 8, 2024

This innings has a feel of Champions Trophy 2017 England – devastating against pace, struggling against off-pace bowling on slower pitches.#AUSvENG🏏🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#T20WorldCup

— Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) June 8, 2024

Bazball is about entertainment. And they’ve nailed it.

Watching England lose is entertaining.#AUSvENG

— Jonathan Walsh (@JonathanJWalsh) June 8, 2024

Beautiful defensive bowling from Australia in the middle phase! #AUSvsENG #T20WC2024

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) June 8, 2024

Australia back to the Game!
Adam Zampa Dismissed both Openers!

Adam Zampa has Now Picked atleast 1 Wicket in all of his Last 12 T20WC matches 🙌👏#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/6gySr62Xp8

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) June 8, 2024

Australia have been superb.
Clinical performance.
Well planned, great execution.

— Tim Paine (@tdpaine36) June 8, 2024

Typical England can’t play Adam Zampa

— Markbhafc 🇺🇦 (@markbhafc777) June 8, 2024

4 overs 2-28. What a match-winning spell by Adam Zampa 🫡👏👌@CricketAus #AUSvENG

— Nikhil Ram (@Nikhil_Rams) June 8, 2024

https://x.com/CricketTimesHQ/status/1799544366832173162

Beaten in Bridgetown. #EnglandCricket | #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/FV0Mn0GGlh

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 8, 2024

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