Scotland vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Australia hammer Scotland again to take series win

Australia beat Scotland by 70 runs today, in the 2nd T20I, at Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, to take a series win.

Match Summary

Scotland vs Australia, 2nd T20I

Scotland 126/10 (16.4 ov)

Australia 196/4 (20 ov)

Result - Australia won by 70 runs

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Match Analysis

Josh Inglis's record-breaking century laid the platform for Australia's 70 run-hammering of Scotland in Edinburgh on Friday as they took an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match Twenty20 series.

Travis Head, fresh from his hundred in Wednesday's opener, was out for a first-ball duck after Scotland won the toss at the Grange.

But his exit brought Leeds-born wicketkeeper Inglis to the crease, with the number three smashing seven fours and as many sixes as he raced to three figures in just 43 balls, the fastest hundred for Australia in men's T20s.

Inglis's innings was the cornerstone of Australia's 196-4, with Scotland managing just 126 all out in reply.

"It's pretty special to be honest," the 29-year-old Inglis said after stumps. "To hold that record is really nice.

"There was a bit happening (on the pitch) early doors," he said. "Once the new ball wore off, it got easier. I was just looking to play some good shots and show some intent.

"It's a good opportunity for me to get some game time and try cement my spot. There's a lot of good players but to put some performances on the board is pretty key."

Opening batsman Head was bowled for a golden duck by Brad Currie, the paceman leading Scotland's attack with 3-37. 

But there was no stopping Inglis as he powered his way to a century before he was caught in the covers off Chris Sole.

Scotland's chase never got going, with Brandon McMullen playing a lone hand of 59 as Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis took 4-23.

Match Stats

Australia Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Travis Head - 1.4 ov), 2-23 (Jake Fraser McGurk - 3.2 ov), 3-115 (Cameron Green - 11.4 ov), 4-179 (Josh Inglis - 18.5 ov)

Scotland Fall of wickets: 1-20 (Michael Jones - 1.5 ov), 2-20 (George Munsey - 2.1 ov), 3-44 (Richie Berrington - 5.5 ov), 4-70 (Charlie Tear - 9.3 ov), 5-106 (Brandon McMullen - 12.3 ov), 6-110 (Michael Leask - 13.4 ov), 7-115 (Mark Watt - 14.2 ov), 8-115 (Chris Sole - 14.3 ov), 9-125 (Brad Wheal - 16.2 ov), 10-126 (Chris Greaves - 16.4 ov)

Playing XI

Scotland

• George Munsey
• Michael Jones
• Brandon McMullen
• Richie Berrington(C)
• Charlie Tear(WK)
• Michael Leask
• Mark Watt
• Chris Greaves
• Chris Sole
• Brad Wheal
• Bradley Currie

Australia

• Jake Fraser McGurk
• Travis Head
• Mitchell Marsh(C)
• Josh Inglis(WK)
• Aaron Hardie
• Marcus Stoinis
• Tim David
• Cameron Green
• Sean Abbott
• Xavier Bartlett
• Adam Zampa

Match Details

Date - 2024-09-06 13:00:00

Venue - Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh

Toss - Scotland elected to bowl

Umpires - Iain McDonald (Scotland), Ryan Milne (Scotland)

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