Speed Post News Network

Patna : England defeated Australia by 38 runs in the 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, UK, on June 16, 2018, night, to lead the series 2-0. Fast bowler Liam Plunkett took 4/53 in 9.1 over. Spinner Adil Rashid took 3/70 while spinner Moeen Ali took 2/47. Mark wood also took a wicket.

Set a target of 343 runs by England, Australia were all out for 304 in 47.1 over with Shaun March scoring 131 in 116 ball with 10 fours and 3 sixes. Ashton Agar scored 46 while Glen Maxwell made 31. Captain and wicketkeeper Tim Paine was out for 15. Aaron Finch was out for a duck while Marcus Stoinis scored 9.

Earlier, England scored 342/8 run in 50 overs.  Opener Jason Roy made 120 i 108 ball with 12 fours and 2 sixes while Captain and wicketkeeper Jos Buttler remained unbeaten on 91 in 70 ball with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Openr Jonny Bairstow made 42 in 24 ball with 8 fours and a six while Alex Hales made 26..

One thought on “Eng beat Australia by 38 runs in 2nd ODI at Cardiff”

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *