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Friday 4 June 2021 08:01, UK

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Highlights of the first T20 between England and Australia at the The Utilita Bowl

England beaten by Australia in opening T20I

England captain Phil Salt admits his side were outplayed in the opening T20 against Australia but he's nevertheless optimistic they can bounce back in the series.

'We could have taken partnerships deeper' | Salt optimistic despite T20 defeat

Josh Hazlewood got the vital wicket of Liam Livingstone as England slipped to 108-6 in their chase of 180 against Australia.

'That could be that' | Hazlewood gets key wicket of Livingstone

Australia's Tim David took a sensational catch as Jordan Cox departed for 17 on his England debut.

'That is quite brilliant!' | David somehow holds on for spectacular catch

Xavier Bartlett looked to have taken the wicket of Phil Salt off the first ball of the innings before the umpire confirmed a no-ball had been bowled.

Bartlett takes wicket off first ball...BUT no-ball given!

Jofra Archer took two wickets in two balls before Saqib Mahmood bowled Cameron Green at the start of the 19th over as England fought back against Australia in the first IT20.

'Box Office cricketer!' | Archer on fire as Australia lose three wickets in three balls!

Liam Livingstone took the wickets of Marcus Stoinis and Tim David as England fought back in the opening T20.

Livingstone takes two wickets in two balls

Sam Curran took a magnificent catch as Matt Short was dismissed for 41, leaving Australia 118-3.

'Excellent catch!' | Curran's moment of magic sees Short depart for 41

Saqib Mahmood got the key wicket of Travis Head as the Australia opener departed after making 59 from just 23 balls.

'England needed that!' | Head dismissed after making blistering 59

Travis Head hit an incredible 30 runs off Sam Curran's over as Australia made a blistering start against England.

'This is remarkable hitting!' | Head smashes 30 off Curran over

Matt Short hit successive sixes off Reece Topley as Australia made a positive start against England in the opening T20.

Short hits back-to-back sixes as Australia make flying start