.Victorian cricketer Matthew Short has actually become a top prospect to become Australia's brand new long-term T20 opener after an amazing performance in the series opener against England in Southampton.Short and opening companion Travis Head combined for an 86-run position alliance at the Flower Dish to obtain Australia's innings off to a blistering start on Thursday morning AEST. The duo's Powerplay leveling proved the difference between the two edges, along with Australia succeeding the topsy-turvy contest through 28 runs to take a 1-0 top in the three-match series.Short, who changed young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk in the starting XI for the collection opener, blasted 41 coming from 26 deliveries, featuring consecutive 6s versus England seamer Reece Topley in the second over.The 28-year-old, who recently ended up being a papa, originally had not been named in Australia's T20 squad for the UK excursion, but observing the birth of baby Austin, he joined the nationwide staff before the England T20s.Watch Australia vs England T20s Live & exclusive on FOX SPORTS, readily available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary trial today > Matthew Short of Australia. Image through Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesSpeaking to reporters after the suit, Brief announced he wished to glue his location in the national white-ball groups with one eye on the 2026 T20 World Cup." Along With Davey Warner out, you know the place's opened up," Short pointed out." Fraser-McGurk's been playing the final few games in Scotland, so never know where you sit, however I rejoice I took that chance tonight and also played my duty to help the group with the succeed." It is actually an individual type of goal of mine. I've remained in as well as out of the side recently, over the last 12-18 months." Once Davey's out, I'm trying to take this opportunity and also glue my spot in this particular edge." Aussies available T20 series with powerful win|02:50 Fraser-McGurk, who rocketed in to the national contention after a tornado 1 year at national level, signed up ratings of 0, 16 and also 0 during the course of recently's scenic tour of Scotland, missing an opportunity to press his scenario for more selection.Although the 22-year-old delivered a glimpse of his potential final summer season, Short has actually been just one of Australia's many steady white-ball cricketers over recent 24 months, smacking 999 go for 45.40 for the Adelaide Strikers during the course of that time frame and also winning consecutive competition MVP awards.However, prior to Warner's international retirement life in June, there had not been any type of space for Quick at the top of the order, along with national selectors seeking to transform him as a middle-order batter. He really did not open up the hitting in his previous 4 T20I looks, scratching ratings of 22, 16 as well as 27. Although the likes of Marcus Stoinis as well as Matthew Wade have actually properly transitioned into T20 finishers, Short has actually flourished mainly as an opener throughout his profession. He averages 32.16 along with a strike cost of 150.26 when opening up in T20s, while that figure falls to 14.09 with a strike price of 113.97 when batting at No. 4 or even lower.Matthew Short's batting average through place in T20sOpener-- 32.16 No. 3-- 21.94 No. 4-- 18.50 No. 5 and also lesser-- 12.43 Head strikes 30 off Curran over!|01:50" I check out fellas like Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis that probably controlled domestic cricket on top of the order and also didn't pretty acquire the options at the top they preferred for Australia," Short mentioned recently." So they had to adjust through the center, which they've carried out really effectively, so any time you receive selected for a squad, you'll take hitting in any placement." Individually I believe I am actually satisfied a lot more at the top of the order, but if I want to play more cricket for Australia, at that point I need to become capable to participate in even more positions." The 2nd T20 between England and also Australia obtains underway at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on Saturday morning at 3.30 am actually AEST.