Stoinis’ scintillating knock (59 not out from 18) — the fastest T20I fifty by an Australia batter off 17 balls — powered Australia to a morale-lifting seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 at Perth Stadium.

“To be honest, I was really nervous today being at home in Perth, with a lot of family and friends here. So, I was really nervous going into it but really happy that we ended up putting up a clinic there,” said Stoinis at the post-match presentation.

The attacking batter also spoke about the playing conditions and the advice of his coach.

“We played here the other day against England (war-up match) and it was a beautiful wicket. This did look like it was doing a bit more especially with the new ball, but it’s a beautiful ground and probably the best ground in Australia if not the world with the technology and lighting going on here and my home crowd, it’s a beautiful wicket,” he said.

“Ronnie (Andrew McDonald) actually said to have a look at the quicks as it was doing a bit and I felt comfortable, then to have a go at the spinners. Once I got in, the plan was to keep going,” he added.

Talking about the break due to his injury, Stoinis said, “Mentally I was nice and fresh, I had a bit of time off looking after the side strain, it’s been sort of plaguing me on and off for a while now, but so far so good.”

The all-rounder is now looking forward to facing England at the MCG.

“We wrapped this game up and look forward to playing England at the MCG (on Friday). They are obviously a very good team, so we will do our homework again, rest up, get on the flight tomorrow and go on from there,” he said.

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