ENG vs AUS [WATCH]: Phil Salt hits Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie with hat-trick of sixes in 2nd T20I

Phil Salt he has been on a tear in recent times, always setting up the pace of his teams with his explosive batting. His latest masterclass came in the second T20I he faced Australiawhere he showed his unique ability to hit and assist In England thread level.

Phil Salt’s brutal attack on Aaron Hardie

One of the most memorable moments of Sawoti’s innings was the devastating blow against Aaron Hardie. In the third over of England chasing 194 runs, Salt took out a bunch of sixes, leaving the Australian all rounder stunned. The first six was a powerful pull shot over deep mid-wicket. The second was the same shot, but this time over deep square leg. The third six was a stunning long strike, sending the ball high into the sticks.

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Big back-to-back from Salty! 💪

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A brief interruption in England’s innings

Unfortunately, Salt’s innings was cut short in the 9th over, but his strong start gave England a solid base, hitting the Aussies for 39 off just 23 balls. The little ones Jacob of Bethel he stepped up to the plate and joined in Liam Livingstonewho was still in good shape. The duo continued to slaughter the Australian bowlers, taking the game away from the hosts.

Liam Livingstone’s winning knock

Livingstone was very impressive, scoring 87 runs off just 47 balls. His innings included sixes and five fours, and he was always looking to hit boundaries. Despite being bowled out for the score, Livingstone’s innings made the field finish in an interesting manner.

England’s victory in the series

Bethell once Sam Curran it also contributed greatly to England’s chase, but it was Livingstone’s genius that sealed the deal. With his innings, England leveled the series and gained momentum heading into the decider.

Salt’s strong start and Livingstone’s match-winning strike showed the depth of England’s batting and their ability to chase down challenging targets. As the series progresses, it will be interesting to see if these players can maintain their form and help England secure a victory.

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