Australia vs England, Match 17, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Records: Match No. 17 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was played between two strong sides in Group B. It was Australia and England taking on each other at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. This game saw the first ever 200-plus total in the competition. Australia showed why they are the best team in the ICC events and thrashed the defending champions to strengthen their position to make it to the Super 8 from this group. It started with England winning the toss and putting Australia to bat first.
Both Australian openers showed a blistering display of batting, and Australia added 74 runs in the powerplay. Travis Head (34 off 18) and David Warner (39 off 16) added 70 runs in just five overs. That partnership set the tone. After that, every batter chipped in. Mitchell Marsh (35 off 25), Glenn Maxwell (28 off 25), and Marcus Stoinis (30 off 17) also played well. As a result, Australia made a total of 201/7 in the first inning.
It was a massive score, and England needed a good start. Both English openers played their shots and added 73 runs for the first wicket in 42 balls. Phil Salt (37 off 23) and Jos Buttler (42 off 28) got out in quick succession, and it was Adam Zampa who dismissed them. After that partnership, England couldn't get going and only managed a total of 165/6. As a result, Australia registered a 36-run win to jump to the top of the group. There were some key records broken in the AUS vs ENG clash, which will be taken here.
