England's Jos Buttler and Travis Head help Australia to win a thrilling T20I series.
England's Jos Buttler and Travis Head were the stars of the show as Australia won a thrilling Twenty20 International (T20I) series against England.
Buttler scored a brilliant 77 off 52 balls in the first match of the series, helping England to a six-wicket victory. Head then hit a match-winning 90 off 58 balls in the second match, as Australia levelled the series.
The third and deciding match of the series was a tense affair, with Australia eventually winning by five wickets with just one ball to spare.
Head was again in fine form, scoring 43 off 35 balls, while Buttler made a valuable contribution of 29 off 26 balls.
The win gives Australia a 2-1 victory in the series, and will be a major boost to their confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup in October.
Buttler's brilliant innings
Buttler's innings in the first match of the series was one of his best in international cricket.
He hit 10 fours and two sixes, and his innings was crucial in helping England to chase down Australia's total of 178.
Buttler is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world, and his innings in the first match of the series was a reminder of his class.
Head's match-winning knock
Head's innings in the second match of the series was equally impressive.
He hit 12 fours and four sixes, and his innings was crucial in helping Australia to level the series.
Head is a rising star of Australian cricket, and his innings in the second match of the series was a sign of his potential.
A thrilling series
The T20I series between England and Australia was a thrilling affair, with both teams playing some excellent cricket.
In the end, it was Australia who emerged victorious, but England can be proud of their performance.
The series was a good warm-up for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the tournament.
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