In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 2nd T20I between Australia and Scotland held on September 6, 2024, at Edinburgh. Australia strutted out like gladiators and posted 197 runs, leaving the Scots with a Mount Everest-sized chase. Scotland faced a challenging chase and struggled to match Australia’s aggressive batting. Despite some promising individual efforts, Scotland’s innings fell short, resulting in a comprehensive 70-run victory for Australia. We’ll delve into the key moments of the match, standout performances, and how Australia’s all-round effort secured their commanding win.
In the 2nd T20I between Australia and Scotland on September 6, 2024, at Edinburgh, Australia set a challenging target of 197 runs in their 20 overs. Josh Inglis was the standout performer, smashing 103 runs off 49 balls, including 7 fours and 7 sixes, to anchor the innings with a strike rate of 210.20. Cameron Green also played a crucial role, scoring 36 from 29 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes, forming a strong partnership with Inglis.
Australia’s innings began with a couple of early setbacks as Travis Head was dismissed for a duck and Jake Fraser-McGurk fell shortly after. However, Inglis and Green’s partnership, which added 92 runs, steadied the innings. Inglis was eventually dismissed in the 18.5 over, with Australia at 179. Marcus Stoinis and Tim David provided a strong finish, with Stoinis making 20 not out and David adding a quick 17 not out.
Scotland’s bowlers struggled to contain the Australian batsmen, with Brad Currie being the most effective, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs. However, Brad Wheal and Mark Watt were expensive, conceding 51 and 44 runs respectively. Despite efforts from Chris Greaves and Chris Sole, who managed to take one wicket each, Scotland could not prevent Australia from reaching 196/4.
Scotland struggled to chase down Australia’s imposing target of 197 runs, ultimately falling short and being dismissed for 126 in 16.4 overs.Scotland’s innings got off to a rocky start as Michael Jones was dismissed early, caught by Inglis off Hardie’s bowling. George Munsey managed to score 19 off 9 balls, hitting 1 four and 2 sixes, but his dismissal in the 2.1 over, caught by Marsh off Bartlett’s delivery, left Scotland at 20/2.
The middle order tried to stabilize the innings, with Brandon McMullen leading the charge. McMullen scored a solid 59 off 42 balls, featuring 4 fours and 4 sixes, and was crucial in keeping the scoreboard ticking. However, he fell at 106 in the 12.3 over, caught by David off Abbott’s bowling.
Captain Richie Berrington and Charlie Tear had a brief stay at the crease, both departing for 5 Berrington caught off Stoinis, and Tear trapped by Zampa. Michael Leask didn’t fare much better, chipping in with a quickfire 7 before Fraser-McGurk caught him off Stoinis.
Mark Watt and Chris Greaves were dismissed shortly after, both unable to contribute much, with Watt scoring 4 and Greaves 6. Chris Sole was out for a duck, and Brad Wheal managed 5 before being dismissed, leaving Scotland struggling at 115/8.
In the final overs, Brad Currie added a single run before being the last man out. Scotland’s innings was curtailed at 126, falling 70 runs short of their target.
Australia’s bowlers were effective throughout the innings, with Stoinis leading the way with 4 wickets for 23 runs. Bartlett and Hardie also played key roles, while Abbott, Zampa, and Green chipped in with crucial wickets, ensuring a comprehensive victory for Australia.
Australia – 196/4 (9.4/20)
Scotland – 126 (16.4/20)
Result – Australia won by 70 runs
Player of the Match – Josh Inglis
Josh Inglis
Australia | Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Aaron Hardie |
Scotland | George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington, Charlie Tear, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie |
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