Series #1774704069092
31/03/2026 - 09:07 PM
AU

Australia

225/320.0 Overs
VS
EN

England

227/320.0 Overs

England won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchJacob Bethell

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia Inning

225/320.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
David Warner
b Jofra Archer553143177.4
T
Travis head
c Jacob Bethell b Mark Wood1015375190.6
T
Tim David
b Jofra Archer512733188.9
S
Steve Smith
not out15811187.5
M
MaxwellStriker
not out1100100.0
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total225/3 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Jofra Archer
4.011423.50
W
Will Jacks
4.0064016.00
M
Matthew Potts
4.0060015.00
B
Ben Stokes
4.0055013.75
M
Mark Wood
3.002317.67
A
Asil Rasheed
1.00909.00
Fielding Highlights
Jacob Bethell
1 C

Partnerships

David Warner & Travis head
David Warner 55 · Travis head 32
87 (48b)
Travis head & Tim David
Travis head 59 · Tim David 51
110 (57b)
Steve Smith & Travis head
Steve Smith 9 · Travis head 10
19 (13b)
Maxwell & Steve Smith
Maxwell 1 · Steve Smith 6
7 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Mark Wood
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
4
1
W
1
6
Over 19Asil Rasheed
9 Runs
6
1
0
0
1
1
Over 18Jofra Archer
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
1
W
2
1
1
Over 17Will Jacks
15 Runs
6
2
0
1
4
2
Over 16Will Jacks
19 Runs
6
0
1
4
2
Wd
Wd
4
Over 15Matthew Potts
17 Runs
6
4
2
2
2
1
Over 14Ben Stokes
14 Runs
6
2
1
4
0
1
Over 13Mark Wood
6 Runs
1
4
0
0
0
1
Over 12Matthew Potts
16 Runs
6
2
1
4
2
1
Over 11Jofra Archer
5 Runs
0
0
2
0
1
2
Over 10Mark Wood
4 Runs
0
1
2
0
1
0
Over 9Ben Stokes
14 Runs
2
4
6
1
1
0
Over 8Jofra Archer
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
1
1
0
0
W
Over 7Will Jacks
12 Runs
1
4
2
0
1
4
Over 6Ben Stokes
12 Runs
1
6
0
2
2
1
Over 5Matthew Potts
15 Runs
2
2
1
4
6
0
Over 4Ben Stokes
15 Runs
4
2
1
4
2
2
Over 3Matthew Potts
12 Runs
4
2
1
2
1
2
Over 2Will Jacks
18 Runs
6
1
6
2
2
1
Over 1Jofra Archer
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0

England Inning

227/320.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
Jos Buttler
c Adam Zampa b Michael Starc754644163.0
P
Phel Salt
b Michael Starc643643177.8
B
Ben Duckett
b Adam Zampa340075.0
J
Joe RootStriker
not out12910133.3
J
Jacob Bethell
not out712576284.0
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total227/3 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
C
Cameron Green
4.0059014.75
M
Michael Marsh
4.003809.50
A
Adam Zampa
4.003919.75
M
Michael Starc
4.012225.50
J
Josh Hazlewood
1.00707.00
M
Maxwell
2.0049024.50
P
Pat Cummins
1.0013013.00
Fielding Highlights
Adam Zampa
1 C

Partnerships

Jos Buttler & Phel Salt
Jos Buttler 56 · Phel Salt 64
120 (72b)
Jos Buttler & Ben Duckett
Jos Buttler 15 · Ben Duckett 3
18 (10b)
Joe Root & Jos Buttler
Joe Root 2 · Jos Buttler 4
6 (6b)
Jacob Bethell & Joe Root
Jacob Bethell 71 · Joe Root 10
81 (32b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Maxwell
31 Runs
6
4
6
4
Wd
6
4
Over 19Michael Starc
6 Runs
1
0
0
4
1
0
Over 18Pat Cummins
13 Runs
4
2
1
6
0
0
Over 17Maxwell
18 Runs
4
6
0
2
4
2
Over 16Josh Hazlewood
7 Runs
0
4
0
1
2
0
Over 15Michael Starc
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
2
0
W
6
1
Over 14Adam Zampa
1 Wkt12 Runs
6
1
2
W
1
2
Over 13Adam Zampa
9 Runs
4
1
1
2
1
0
Over 12Michael Starc
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
W
Over 11Michael Starc
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 10Adam Zampa
9 Runs
1
6
0
0
1
1
Over 9Adam Zampa
9 Runs
1
1
0
0
1
6
Over 8Michael Marsh
11 Runs
4
1
Wd
1
1
2
1
Over 7Michael Marsh
15 Runs
4
2
6
1
2
0
Over 6Michael Marsh
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 5Michael Marsh
6 Runs
0
2
1
1
1
1
Over 4Cameron Green
22 Runs
4
4
6
6
2
0
Over 3Cameron Green
10 Runs
0
1
4
2
2
1
Over 2Cameron Green
13 Runs
4
2
2
2
1
2
Over 1Cameron Green
14 Runs
6
1
2
2
2
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Champions Trophy • England won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 452 runs & 6 wickets
Australia Top Batter: Travis head — 101 (53b, 7x4, 5x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Jofra Archer — 2/14 (4.0 ov)
England Top Batter: Jos Buttler — 75 (46b, 4x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Michael Starc — 2/22 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Jos Buttler & Phel Salt — 120 runs (72b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Travis head (Australia) — 143.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Champions Trophy, Australia took on England on Mar 31, 2026, 03:28 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 452 runs and 6 wickets fall between Australia (225/3 in 20.0 overs) and England (227/3 in 20.0 overs).

2. Australia Innings Breakdown (225/3)

Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 225/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 72 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Travis head spearheaded the batting effort with 101 runs off 53 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 190.6). Valuable middle-order support came from David Warner , who contributed 55 runs off 31 deliveries, while Tim David added 51 (27b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Jofra Archer led the bowling figures with 2/14 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by Mark Wood (1/23 in 3.0 overs).

3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (227/3)

Pursuing a target of 226 runs for victory, England recorded 227/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.35 runs per over. Jos Buttler anchored the chase for England with 75 runs from 46 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 163.0), alongside Jacob Bethell who chipped in with 71 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Michael Starc delivered a key spell of 2/22 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Adam Zampa finished with 1/39 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jos Buttler and Phel Salt (England), who combined for 120 runs off 72 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jacob Bethell making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Travis head (Australia) topped the match rankings with 143.0 total points, followed closely by Jacob Bethell (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jacob Bethell.