World Cup 2019: 5 positive takeaways for Australia from their first warm-up game against England

#4 Marcus Stoinis' death bowling

Marcus Stoinis was brilliant at the death

Marcus Stoinis did not have a good outing with that bat scoring just 13 runs off 22 balls. But he was fantastic with the ball at the death for the Aussies. England required 24 runs off 18 balls and were looking set to win the match when Stoinis was given the ball in the 48th over. He bowled an amazing over conceding just 3 off it and also ran out Chris Woakes who was having an excellent outing with the bat. It turned out to be the match-changing over for the Australians.

Stoinis' all-round ability will be the key for the Aussies to get that balance in their line-up. He has received quite high praise from former players coming into this World Cup. His performance at the death is a massive boost for the Australians ahead of the World Cup. It has given them an option at the back-end of the innings if Cummins or Starc has an off day.