Aussies win to avoid T20 whitewash

England missed out on the twin prizes of a series whitewash over Australia and an extended spell at number one in the world as they suffered a five-wicket defeat in the third Twenty 20 international at the Ageas Bowl.

Sent into bat first, the hosts posted a modest 145 for six, Jonny Bairstow topscoring with 55 as the rest of the top six faltered, with a brilliant spell of three for 21 from Adil R ashid not quite enough in response.

There called Mitch Marsh made a sharp 39 not out for Australia to complete the chase with three balls remaining.

As a result Australia salvaged a 2-1 scoreline, and re gained top spot in the ICC table, just two days after their rivals had leapfrogged them.