David Warner's top-order heroics and some late blows from Matthew Wade have been in vain as England secured a thrilling eight-run victory over Australia in the series-opening T20 clash at Optus Stadium.
England openers Alex Hales (84 off 51 balls) and Jos Buttler (68 off 32) combined for a 138-run partnership to lift the visitors to 6-208 on Sunday, with Nathan Ellis (3-20 off four overs) the only bowler to escape the carnage.
