England vs Australia, ICC Champions Trophy: Steve Smith rues batting collapse - Video

Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten century while skipper Eoin Morgan made 87 as England recovered from early blows in their chase to beat Australia by 40 runs via D/L method in their rain-hit Group A encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy. Watch video of Australia skipper Steve Smith’s post match press conference here

Australia cricket team skipper Steve Smith rued how his batsmen lost focus, giving away their wickets cheaply after a “great start” that eventually led to their loss against England cricket team in their final group match on Saturday. Ben Stokes hit a career-best 102 not out and captain Eoin Morgan 87 as England knocked Australia out of the Champions Trophy with a 40-run win at Edgbaston. England collapsed to 35 for three chasing 278 for victory before left-handers Morgan and Stokes changed the course of the game with a fourth-wicket partnership of 159. When a second downpour ended the match with England 240 for four off 40.2 overs, the hosts were well ahead of the 205 they needed for a win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method for rain-affected limited overs matches. Watch video of Australia skipper Steve Smith’s post match press conference here

Ben Stokes’ century helped England beat Australia by 40 runs via D/L method in their ICC Champions Trophy Group A encounter. Watch video of Australia skipper Steve Smith’s post match press conference here.(REUTERS)

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