England vs. Australia: Winners and Losers from 2nd ODI
Australia are 2-0 up in the five-match one-day international series after a 64-run victory over hosts England at Lord’s.
It was a game marked by some impressive batting from the visitors and another worrying collapse from the home side as they chased 310 to win.
The win puts Australia in a commanding position ahead of the third ODI, after a game in which some players did well but others failed to do so.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some winners and losers from the second ODI.
Winner: Mitchell Marsh
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When Mitchell Marsh came to the crease, Australia were 218 for four and in need of some late momentum to push their score up beyond 300.
Marsh did just that as he smote 64 from 31 deliveries to wreak havoc on the England bowlers, then he took the key wicket of James Taylor with the ball to cap a strong effort.
Loser: Alex Hales
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For the second game in a row, Alex Hales looked in good touch at the top of the order for England and then was out just when he looked to be set for a big score.
Hales made 18 from 20 balls, and while he was removed by a spectacular catch from Steven Smith, he will lament missing another opportunity having been strong early on.
Winner: George Bailey
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Still in the team despite his advancing years, George Bailey stepped up for Australia as he made 54 from 72 balls.
It was not a sparkling innings like some of his team-mates, but Bailey provided some glue in the middle order to allow his colleagues to bat around him.
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Loser: Ben Stokes
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Ben Stokes was involved in the most bizarre moment of the day as he was given out for obstructing the field while taking evasive action against Mitchell Starc.
It was a controversial decision yet a sad end for Stokes, who took three wickets with the ball and could so easily have made the difference with the bat.
Winner: Steven Smith
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Australia captain Steven Smith had another good day as he helped his side to another impressive victory and also made runs with the bat.
Smith’s 70 came from 87 balls, and while he was desperately disappointed to miss out on a century, it demonstrates that leadership seems to agree with him—at least for now.
Loser: Moeen Ali
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This was a poor game for Moeen Ali, who began it by conceding 68 runs in eight overs and only picking up the wicket of George Bailey.
He then made just eight with the bat at No. 7 to cap a miserable outing in which he had opportunities but failed to take them.
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