James Vince and Jos Buttler struck fine fifties to seemingly put England on course for victory, only for Australia to regularly peg the hosts back. Needing 15 off the last over, England lost their two final wickets to end a disappointing and disjointed chase. England, who also sustained a series of injury worries, face Afghanistan in another warm-up on Monday before facing South Africa in Thursday's World Cup opener. Defending champions Australia begin their campaign against Afghanistan on 1 June after a warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Monday. England unusually fall shortMedia playback is not supported on this device 'It was so difficult!'

Source: BBC May 25, 2019 17:34 UTC