MELBOURNE: Australia completed a clean sweep of victories over England in all formats when it won the second Twenty20 cricket international by 8 wickets on Friday to clinch the three-match series 2-0.
After winning the Ashes test series 5-0 and the five-match one-day international series 4-1, Australia added to England’s summer of misery by following up its 13-run win in the first T20 with a comprehensive win which clinched the T20 series in two games.
Captain George Bailey made 60 not out from 28 balls and Cameron White 57 in an unbroken 78-run partnership which guided Australia past England’s paltry 130-9 with 5.1 overs remaining.
White was 41 not out, having set the hectic tempo of the Australian innings, when he was joined by Bailey at 53-2. He was then outdone by his captain who completed a half century from 24 balls, with five fours and three sixes, while White took his score from 41 to 53. “Another great performance with the ball,” Bailey said. Bailey said Australia’s performances in all formats are being fueled by rising confidence. (Agencies))