T20

Sunil Gavaskar tells Abhishek Sharma to ‘not force himself’ to play big shots: 'Even four dot balls don't matter'

By Priya MenonFebruary 20, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar tells Abhishek Sharma to ‘not force himself’ to play big shots: 'Even four dot balls don't matter'

Jos Buttler, take a bow! The England skipper went absolutely bonkers today, smashing it to all parts of the ground as England annihilated Australia in a T20 showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats!

England faced Australia on Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Buttler's explosive century powered England to a mammoth total, leaving the Aussies shell-shocked and unable to recover. The final score? A convincing victory for the English by a whopping margin.

Buttler was in a different stratosphere! He wasn't just hitting boundaries; he was sending it into orbit! The guy was seeing the ball like a beach ball. His innings was an absolute masterclass of power-hitting and placement. Talk about a captain's knock! And when he's on song, forget about it. He's a nightmare for bowlers. The Aussies simply had no answer to his onslaught. Forget sandpaper-gate, this was Buttler-gate! The roar of the crowd was deafening with every six!

This victory is huge for England. It sends a clear message to the rest of the teams: England is here to win! They're a force to be reckoned with in this tournament, and Buttler's form is only going to make them even more dangerous. It's not just about Buttler though; the entire England batting lineup looks solid, and their bowlers are firing on all cylinders.

Australia, on the other hand, have some serious soul-searching to do. Their bowling looked toothless against Buttler, and their batting lineup crumbled under pressure. They need to regroup quickly if they want to have any chance of making it to the later stages of the tournament. They were beaten all ends up.

The key moment? Definitely Buttler reaching his century. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric! It felt like a knockout blow to the Aussies, deflating their morale and making the chase an uphill battle.

And England's bowling! Talk about a clinical performance! They kept the pressure on the Australian batsmen, never allowing them to settle and build partnerships. They strangled the scoring rate and picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals. It was a textbook technique from the bowlers.

Buttler's knock was a reminder of the power of T20 cricket. It's a format where one player can change the entire game in a matter of overs. The speed. The thrills. And the sixes! Oh, the sixes!

The impact of this win goes beyond just one match. It’s a massive confidence booster for England. They've proven they can beat one of the best teams in the world, and that's going to give them a ton of belief going forward. Can they keep this momentum going?

The Aussie's chase just never got going. They lost wickets early, and the required run rate kept climbing. They needed someone to play a blinder, but no one could replicate Buttler's heroics. It was absolute carnage!

What's next? England will be looking to build on this momentum and secure their place in the next round. Australia will be desperate to bounce back and prove that this was just a bad day at the office. One thing's for sure: the cricket world will be watching! Expect more fireworks and drama as the tournament progresses! Can anyone stop England? Can Australia rediscover their mojo? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain. This match will be talked about for a long time. And that Jos Buttler century? An absolute jaffa!