AUS vs ENG: Stark’s storm – Zampa’s havoc, Australia crushes world champion England

In the second ODI between Australia and England played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia defeated world champion England. Australia won the second ODI by 72 runs. Australia, batting first, scored 280 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs.

Superb bowling by Stark-Jampa

In response, the England team was bundled out for 208 runs in 38.5 overs. Australia’s victory saw the stellar performance of star bowlers Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa. While bowling stormy, Stark took 4 wickets for 47 runs in 8 overs, while Adam Zampa took 4 wickets for 45 runs in 9.5 overs. Captain Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets for 33 runs in 7 overs.

England’s poor batting

Poor batting of England was seen in this match. Apart from James Vince’s 60 and Sam Billings’ 71, none of the batsmen could do much. On the other hand, Steve Smith played a brilliant inning of 94 runs for Australia. Marnus Labushen scored 58 and Mitchell Marsh scored 50 runs. With two consecutive wins, Australia have won the three-match ODI series. The third ODI between Australia and England will be played at MCG on 22 November.

Pat Cummins rested

Captain Pat Cummins was rested from this match. As per information, Australia are looking to expand their ODI captaincy pool over the next 12 months. With the possibility of different players standing in for Pat Cummins if needed. Josh Hazlewood, who had never captained Australia, assumed the captaincy role in the second match against England in Sydney when Cummins was rested.