England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in England 2024
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The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.
The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.
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England vs Australia
4.5
Mitchell Starc to Phil Salt. In-swinging half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Labuschagne, fielded by Inglis.
England vs Australia
4.4
Mitchell Starc to Phil Salt. Length ball, middle stump down the track driving, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Starc, fielded by Abbott.
England vs Australia
4.3
Mitchell Starc to Phil Salt. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Carey.
England vs Australia
4.2
Mitchell Starc to Phil Salt. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
England vs Australia
4.1
Mitchell Starc to Phil Salt. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to backward point for no runs, mis-fielded by Maxwell.
England vs Australia
3.6
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
England vs Australia
3.5
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
England vs Australia
3.4
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
England vs Australia
3.3
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Duckett. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Zampa.
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