Australia and Scotland They will face off in the three-match T20I series starting on Wednesday, September 4. All matches will be played at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.
The series marks the return to international cricket for both Australia and Scotland after their participation in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Australia exited the tournament after losing IndiaScotland’s last league match was against Australia.
SCO vs AUS: Head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches played: 1 | Scotland won: 0 | Australia won: 1
T20I Stats and Records at Grange Cricket Club
- Matches played: 26
- Matches won in first innings: 16
- Matches won in bowling: 10
- Average 1st Shot Points: 166
- Average 2nd shot points: 132
- Most recorded common: 254/5 (20 Overs) New Zealand vs Scotland
- The lowest total recorded was: 82/10 (14.4 Overs) Scotland v Pakistan
- Highest Score Pursued: 180/4 (19.1 Overs) Zimbabwe vs Scotland
- Lowest score defended: 126/8 (20 Overs) Ireland Women v Scotland Women
SCO vs AUS: Grange Cricket Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Grange Cricket Club is expected to provide a fair competition between the batsmen and bowlers. First, seamers can find favorable conditions to swing the ball. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is likely to become more batsman-friendly, allowing batsmen to play their shots more comfortably.
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SCO vs AUS: Edinburgh Weather Forecast
Sunshine mixed with some clouds and a comfortable temperature of around 14°C is expected. It can be a bit warm at 17°C due to the sun.
The good news is that the risk of heavy rain interrupting play is minimal. There is only a 15% chance of any precipitation, and thunderstorms are not pictured at all.
However, it is worth noting the 26% cloud cover during the day which can affect the sunshine. In addition, moderate northwesterly winds will be 7 km/h with gusts of 22 km/h. These winds can affect players’ strategies, especially bowlers.
SCO vs AUS 2024: Predicted XI of both teams for the first T20I
Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Richie Berrington (c), Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (week), Jack Jarvis, Christopher Sole, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Brad Will
Australia: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Josh Inglis (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer JohnsonAdam Zampa
