What does the Australia-England washout mean for Group 1?
Stephen Fleming says things have become "tricky" for Australia and England, while NZ will be reasonably happy with the standings
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
Where should Ben Stokes bat for England?
Kumble says Livingstone can be an option to split up Malan and Stokes in the batting line-up
McDonald: 'Finch's captaincy is a real benefit for us'
"When he comes good, that will put the finishing touches on us being the team we want to be," says the Australia head coach
Buttler: Every bowler would have had safety concerns
There's an "element of sadness" that we didn't get to play against Australia in a big game at the MCG, says the England captain
Mott: 'I have faith in Harry Brook's cricket brain'
The England coach also backs Stokes to come good in a crucial clash against Australia
Match Coverage
All Match NewsJos 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
Australia, England split points after damp outfield causes MCG abandonment
The no-result leaves four teams on three points each in Group 1
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
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
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 |