LIAM LIVINGSTONE'S valiant efforts with bat and ball were in vain as Australia drew first blood in the T20s.
The powerful all-rounder produced an excellent bowling display with three wickets and then struck a quick 37 in England's run-chase in Southampton.
But the home team fell 28 runs short of the 180 needed for victory. Australia's attack, led by the outstanding Josh Hazlewood (2-32) and Sean Abbott (3-28) dismissed them for 151.
Having produced a stirring fightback and restricted the Aussies to 179 - when they had threatened to rampage to well over 200 thanks to Travis Head, below England needed a strong start.
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