Will Jacks’ 53 and Tom Banton’s 30 Fire England to 202/7 in Explosive Batting Display

England began aggressively in Eng vs Ita, racing to 56/2 inside the powerplay. Phil Salt set the tone with a brisk 28 off 15 balls, striking two fours and two sixes. However, Jos Buttler fell early for 3, and Jacob Bethell’s 23 kept the momentum going before another wicket slowed the surge.

By the end of the sixth over, England had already laid a solid platform for a big total.

Middle-Order Contributions

Tom Banton played a fluent knock of 30 from 21 balls, hitting three boundaries and a six. Harry Brook added a quick 14, while Sam Curran contributed 25 off 19 deliveries to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Despite regular wickets, England maintained a healthy run rate and crossed 100 in 12.1 overs.

Jacks’ Explosive Finish

The innings reached another level when Will Jacks launched into the bowling attack. He smashed 53 off just 22 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 21 deliveries. His knock included three fours and four sixes, pushing England beyond 200 in the final over.

Jamie Overton chipped in with 15 off 9 balls, and England reached 202/7 at the end of 20 overs.

Bowlers Under Pressure

Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage picked up two wickets each, but were expensive. JJ Smuts and Ali Hasan managed one wicket apiece, though England’s aggressive approach kept the bowlers on the back foot throughout.

England’s total of 202/7 reflects a complete batting effort, capped by Jacks’ explosive finish and strong support from the top and middle order.