Finch hitter Aaron ends Australian losing streak
Jan. 14: Australia ended England’s stunning run of Twenty20 victories by claiming a four-run win at the MCG on Friday to square the two-match series 1-1. Chasing 148 to win a ninth successive T20 match, England started its reply well by racing to 60 without loss off 43 balls but was restricted by some tight bowling thereafter to 143-6.
England needed 18 off the last over, bowled by Brett Lee, and Chris Woakes smashed a huge six off the fourth ball to leave the world T20 champions requiring seven from the final two deliveries. Lee kept his composure when it mattered, however, as Australia earned its first victory in six T20s.
Middle-order batsman Aaron Finch helped to give Australia, which won the toss, a competitive total to defend by crashing an unbeaten 53 off 33 balls to guide his team to 147-7. England spinners Graeme Swann and Michael Yardy both had 2-19 to slow Australia down after a rapid start, but the visitors’ batsmen could not finish the job.
Johnson was Australia’s most incisive bowler, picking up vital wickets at important times. He ended the opening partnership between Bell and Davies (29) when the former played on to his own stumps and then had Pietersen caught by Cameron White three balls later, leaving England on 62-2.
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