Buttler masterclass helps England to series-clinching win over Australia


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 07 Sep 2020

Cricket - Second T20 International - England v Australia - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - September 6, 2020 England's Jos Buttler poses for a photo with his man of the match award after the match REUTERS/Paul Childs/Pool

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - England beat Australia by six wickets in the second Twenty20 match as opening batsman Jos Buttler anchored the run chase to help the home side clinch the three-match series in Southampton on Sunday.

Set a target of 158 to win, Buttler remained unbeaten on 77 off 54 balls, which included eight boundaries and two sixes, as England won with seven balls to spare to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

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