Australia VS England second T20 - Match predictions and tips

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A total of 408 runs were scored in the first T20I thriller, which Australia lost by eight runs to England. Blistering batting, a thrilling run chase, and plenty of controversies. Try telling Australia and England that this was only a warm-up for the World Cup.

After a two-month injury layoff, returning captain Jos Buttler showed no rustiness. Buttler smashed 68 from 32 balls with eight fours and four sixes. Alex Hales was named match winner for his fantastic, fierce knock.

For Australia, apart from David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis, none of the Australian batters made an impact, resulting in the team's loss in the opener. Australia will seek to level the series against England in the second T20I of the three-match series.

Australia's players to watch

1. David Warner- David Warner pounced on English bowlers, scoring 73 runs off 44 balls, including eight fours and two sixes in the last match.

 2. Nathan Ellis- In just four overs and 20 runs, Nathan Ellis bowled at an economy rate of 5.00, taking three wickets while displaying incredible commitment.

England's players to watch

1. Alex Hales- He was named the Man of the Match after scoring 84 runs off 51 deliveries, including 12 fours and three sixes, to help England set a lofty target against Australia.

2. Mark Wood- He took three wickets in the last match against Australia, and he is the pick of the bowler for England.

Match Prediction

Australia is predicted to win because of the home advantage, and Australia will look to level the series.

Top Picks

David Warner

Nathan Ellis

Alex Hales

Mark Wood

Pitch Report 

Bowlers have bowled exceptionally well in the three men's T20Is played at this venue, with an overall economy rate of 7.30 - the third-lowest venue in Australia. The prediction is for a dry day on Wednesday but not for the second game on Friday.

Team Squad

Australia(Predicted)- David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Matthew Wade(w), Daniel Sams, Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson, and Mitchell Swepson.

England(Predicted)- Jos Buttler(w/c), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, and Mark Wood.