Hosts regist­er comfor­table seven-wicket win in Melbou­rne on SundayLONDON: Australia’s Glenn Maxwell, Chris Lynn and D’Arcy Short fired with the bat to secure an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England as the hosts booked a place in the T20I tri-series final on Saturday. England had earlier posted a modest 137-7 from their 20 overs after stand-in captain Jos Buttler was the only England player to make a substantial score, but even he needed 49 deliveries for his 46. “We never felt we had enough runs and the power of Australia proved too much. Short and Maxwell took charge against England spinners Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson before Aaron Finch confirmed the victory with back-to-back sixes off Willey. England next face New Zealand in consecutive matches in Wellington (February 13) and Hamilton (February 18) as they attempt to join Australia in the final.

Source: The Express Tribune February 10, 2018 13:41 UTC