Head of Travis He led Australia to a record-breaking victory over Scotland the opening match of the three-match T20I seriesSetting the highest power play in T20I history. The match at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh showcased Head’s explosive batting and highlighted Australia’s dominance in the format.
Australia restrict Scotland to 154
After winning the toss, Australia opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they managed to restrict Scotland to 154/9.
Scotland’s batting was a mixed bag, with none of them able to convert starts into big scores. George Munseyy provided a quick start with 28 runs off 16 balls including two fours and three sixes. However, the rest of the top order struggled against Australia’s pace attack. Richie Berrington and Matthew Cross contributed 23 and 27 runs respectively but the middle and lower order failed to accelerate in the latter stages of the innings.
Australia’s bowlers were very effective Sean Abbott He leads the attack with figures of 3/39 in 4 overs. Xavier Bartlett was also effective, picking up 2 wickets from 4 for 23 runs, Adam Zampa 2/33 provided important breakthroughs.
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Travis Head smashed the fastest T20I half-century for Australia
In reply, Australia chased down the target of 155 with relative ease, finishing at 156/3 in just 9.4 overs. He became the star of the game Head of TravisHe scored 80 runs off 25 balls, hitting 12 fours and 5 sixes. Head’s explosive start, a 17-ball half-century, set the tone for the chase, Mitchell Marsh Continues the onslaught with a quick-fire 39 off 12 balls including 5 fours and 3 sixes.
Scottish athletes could not stop the Australian batsmen Mark Watt He was the only one to succeed, scoring 2 for 13 runs. Brandon McMullen managed to chase away the debutant Jake Fraser McGurk for a duck but the rest of the attack was taken to the cleaners by the Australian batters.
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Highest powerplay score in T20Is:
- 113 – Australia vs Scotland, 2024
- 102 – South Africa vs West Indies, 2023
- 98 – West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2021
- 93 – Ireland vs West Indies, 2020
- 92 – West Indies v Afghanistan, 2024
