Australia v England 2nd T20I Tips

Player of the Match: Alex Hales

Alex Hales is likely to be the trump card for England in the second T20 International at the Manuka Oval. The opening batter has an elaborate experience playing at the Australian pitches because of his regular participation in the Big Bash League over the years. Hales made proper use of his exposure and experience in the first match as he helped England win by eight runs. The batter ensured a dream start for his team by smacking 84 runs off 51 balls. Hales found an ally in the skipper Jos Buttler, who returned with a knock of 68 runs. The crucial partnership of 132 runs between the two openers was the key difference between the two teams. Alex Hales is again expected to smack the Australian bowlers all over the park in the second match.

Top Australia batter: David Warner

David Warner is continuing his brilliant form from the West Indies tour against England as well. The opening batter was the top run-getter for the host as they thrashed West Indies by 2-0. He collected 89 runs in two games at an average of 44.50. The Delhi Capitals Stalwart looked at his best against England as well in the first T20 International. When Australia were handed a mammoth task of chasing 209 runs, he played a knock of 73 runs. Warner faced only 44 balls in the middle, hitting eight boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 165.91. As Australia gear up for a must-win match on Wednesday, we expect David Warner to play an instrumental role for the team.

Top wicket-taker of the match: Mark Wood

England have access to one of the best seamer in the world right now in the form of Mark Wood. He has not experienced a dull moment since his comeback to the English side following an injury. Wood was a force to reckon with in the seven-match T20I series against Pakistan as England won by 4-3. Meanwhile, in the first T20 International, he was successful in spilling his magic on the Australian pitches as well. The 32-year-old scalped three wickets to fail Australia’s motive of chasing 209 runs. Therefore, Wood can again be the pick of the bowler for the visitors on Wednesday.