Australia vs England Score, 2nd T20I of England vs Australia 2024

Matt Short to Adil Rashid. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Abbott. That's it. England win by three wickets to level the series. After initial runs from Phil Salt it was Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell who formed an excellent partnership to take control of the game. Matt Short was the unexpected bowling star for Australia taking five wickets, but his performance wasn't enough to wrestle the game back for his side. Liam Livingstone is Player of the Match for his brilliant performance with both ball and ball. Join us on Sunday in Manchester for the deciding match of the series.

OUT! Caught. Matt Short to Brydon Carse. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by David. Fifer for Matt Short.

OUT! Bowled. Matt Short to Liam Livingstone. Off break length ball, down leg side backing away working, missed. A fantastic role with the bat comes to an end.

FOUR! Matt Short to Liam Livingstone. Off break length ball, to leg down the track Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

Wide Matt Short to Liam Livingstone. Off break length ball, wide down leg side backing away pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

SIX! Matt Short to Liam Livingstone. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Matt Short to Jamie Overton. Off break length ball, down leg side backing away driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Abbott.

Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by David.

Sean Abbott to Jamie Overton. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.

Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone. Slower ball short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Short.

Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Short.

Sean Abbott to Jamie Overton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to point for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.

Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Short.

Matt Short to Liam Livingstone. Off break length ball, down leg side backing away working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.

Matt Short to Jamie Overton. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

OUT! Caught. Matt Short to Sam Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Connolly. Goes for a big hit but perished.

Matt Short to Liam Livingstone. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.

Matt Short to Sam Curran. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Abbott.

OUT! Bowled. Matt Short to Jacob Bethell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. Matthew Short breaks the partnership.

Adam Zampa to Jacob Bethell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by David.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Connolly.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump backing away driving, to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Connolly, fielded by Abbott.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side backing away glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.

Adam Zampa to Liam Livingstone. Leg spinner length ball, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.

Sean Abbott to Jacob Bethell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, mis-fielded by Stoinis.

SIX! Sean Abbott to Jacob Bethell. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.

Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.

Sean Abbott to Liam Livingstone. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Connolly.

Sean Abbott to Jacob Bethell. Slower length ball, down leg side backing away driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Green.