England storm back to choke chase and take 1-0 series lead
Marcus Stoinis unable to hit 15 off final over as Australia collapse after 98-run opening stand
04/09Result
1st T20I (N), Australia tour of England at Southampton, Sep 4 2020
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![England]( "England")
162/7 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
160/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
04/09Result
1st T20I (N), Australia tour of England at Southampton, Sep 4 2020
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![England]( "England")
162/7 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
160/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Aaron Finch and David Warner accept blame for failed chase but Australia's middle order exposed
Australia failed to score 39 off 35 balls after an opening stand of 98 in 11 overs
Eoin Morgan hails bowlers' belief as England steal improbable epic
Tom Curran and Chris Jordan praised for holding nerve as England close out two-run win
England v Australia,1st T20I, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
Our fantasy predictions for the first T20I between England and Australia
Eoin Morgan pleased to field 'full strength' side but holds out hope for Joe Root
Test captain not out of the running as England start on blueprint for next year's T20 World Cup in India
Preview
Autumnal Aussie offering promises perfect send-off to extraordinary English summer
Australia's visit makes for the perfect dessert after a slap-up cricketing feast