Jos Buttler frustrated by England-Australia washout but insists 'right call' was made
England captain says player safety was paramount but sympathises with fans at MCG
28/10Abandoned
26th Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Melbourne, Oct 28 2022
28/10Abandoned
26th Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Melbourne, Oct 28 2022
Match Day
Australia, England split points after damp outfield causes MCG abandonment
The no-result leaves four teams on three points each in Group 1
Aaron Finch acing verbal volleys but needs his bat to do the talking
Leading into Australia's key England clash, he said his Sri Lanka struggles were an anomaly - but his numbers at home say otherwise
Matthew Wade tests positive for Covid-19, could still play against England
Australia wicketkeeper tests positive 24 hours out from the England clash but has mild symptoms and is expected to play as Australia do not have a back-up
Adam Zampa's return could be the silver lining Australia need in wet Melbourne
Regardless of conditions and match-ups, the Australian setup views him as part of their best T20 XI - and he has extensive MCG experience to draw on
Preview
Six-hitters anonymous: England and Australia still searching for the spark
To the winner, a chance to keep a route to the semi-finals in their own hands. To the loser, the mounting prospect of early elimination
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ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |