A new-look England side slumps to a 28-run defeat by Australia in the first T20 international at Utilita Bowl.
Australia made a blistering start, with Travis Head smashing 59 from 23 balls as he and opening partner Matthew Short put on 86 in the first six overs.
The teams will now head to Cardiff for the second T20 on Friday before the three-match series concludes at Old Trafford on Sunday.Australia’s openers marmalised the England seamers early on, the home fans only cheering ironically when a delivery was not dispatched to the boundary. He fell to Mahmood from the last ball of the powerplay but Australia still appeared on for a monstrous total.
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