Morgan, Ali Inspires England T20 Win Over Australia

Cardiff: England captain Eoin Morgan hit seven sixes in a thrilling 74 as his team beat Australia by five runs in a tense one-off Twenty20 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Monday.

Australia, set a target of 183 for victory, were on course while skipper Steven Smith was making a Twenty20 best score of 90.

But Australia lost five wickets for 16 runs in 14 balls, with three batsmen dismissed in the final over of the innings, bowled by Ben Stokes, as they finished on 177 for eight.

Earlier, England made 182 for five after being sent into bat by Smith.

Eoin Morgan, the England captain, top-scored with 74 and put on 135 for the third wicket with Moeen Ali (72 not out) after the hosts had been reduced to 18 for two.

Fast bowler Pat Cummins led Australia's attack with two for 25 in his maximum four overs as the visitors fought back to keep England under a total of 200.

Brief scores
England - 182/5 (Morgan 74, Moeen Ali 72*)
Australia - 177/8 (Smith 90, Maxwell 44)
Result - England won by 5 runs

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