Jake Fraser-McGurk on his way to his first T20 international half-century for Australia in Cardiff. -AP
Travis Head's unexpected first date with the Australian captaincy has ended in huge disappointment as England levelled the T20 international series with a thrilling three-wicket victory at Cardiff.
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Head, handed the leader's job after Mitch Marsh was ruled out with illness, hit a brisk 31 as he led from the front and also watched the exciting Jake Fraser-McGurk then crash his maiden international half-century on Friday evening.
But despite amassing a formidable total of 6-193 at Sophia Gardens, Head's big evening was then wrecked by a dazzling performance from Liam Livingstone, who smashed 87 in his 50th T20 international to ensure England levelled the series 1-1 with an over remaining.
Not even a remarkable display from part-time spinner Matt Short, who took 5-22 off three overs, could prevent the hosts from earning the win that takes the three-match series to a decider in Manchester on Sunday.
