Finch record softens Harris blow

Australia face up to two months without Ryan Harris.

The fast bowler has a hamstring injury.

Harris impressed in the recent Ashes Test series.

Meanwhile..Australia have beaten England by 39 runs in the opening T20 international.

Aaron Finch batted superbly for the Aussies in Southampton.

Finch blasted 156 from only 63 balls and cracked 14 sixes in the process.

His score is the highest ever in T20 international cricket.

Brendon McCullum set the previous record of 123.

Joe Root top scored for England yesterday.

Root made 90 not out from 49 deliveries.

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- Andre Bloem

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