AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024: Match Preview, Head to Heads, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details
An exciting series awaits Scotland who will try to prove their excellence on the big stage and against a formidable team. Australia’s tour to Scotland will be an entertaining one considering the batting and bowling lineup of both countries.
AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024: Match Details
Date: Wednesday, 4 September, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM IST / 11:30 PM Australian Time
Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh
Australia vs Scotland Head-to-Head in T20s
The two teams have not faced each other much. They have played only one T20I against each other where Australia emerged victorious by beating Scotland comprehensively by 5 wickets in St. Lucia. However, Scotland would look to equal the record by beating Australia at the home ground.
AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024: Squad News
Australia
Australia’s batting looks dominant in comparison to Scotland. The fiery squad that Australia has can give a tough time to any team in the world at any place. The likes of Jake Fraser, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh would love to take the game away from the host in the first 6-10 overs. The middle order looks jam-packed with the likes of Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Josh Inglis. The all-rounders would want to prove their worth with the ball in hand. However, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David will be under scrutiny after failing to deliver in the recently concluded MLC and T20I wc.
The bowling of Australia looks pretty new in terms of experience. Hardly anyone except Zampa has much experience on the big stage. They would love to grab the opportunities given and strengthen their case of selection in the coming series. The bowling will be heavily dependent on Adam Zampa who would lead the bowling attack. The likes of Meredith, Johnson, and Ellis would try to breathe fire on the ground.
Scotland
They are pretty inexperienced in comparison to Australian batting, yet Scotland has a few big hitters who on their day can wreak havoc on any bowlers. Their hitters would try to take on the Australian bowlers and not let them settle easily. Ollie Hairs, Michael Jones, and George Munsey have an exciting strike rate of close to 140 and would love to continue that. Their ability to play big hits could be a headache for the new bowling lineup of Australia. The all-rounder’s group of Michael Leask, Richie Berrington, and Brandon McMullen can easily make a mockery of any bowlers when they are set. Their ability to finish the match gives them a reason to watch this series.
The bowling department of Scotland looks more dominating and much more experienced than in Australia. Their bowling can put the teams under pressure. Bradley Currie, Mark Watt, and Brad Wheal have fantastic records on the international stage. The left-arm option will be vital and trouble right-handers of the Australian lineup. Mark Watt’s knack of picking wickets at crucial juncture with extraordinary economy will be a weapon for the Scotland team.
AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024: Possible Playing Eleven
Australia
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, Adam Zampa
Scotland
Ollie Hairs, Michael Jones, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington (C), Michael Leask, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal.
AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Grange Cricket Club is batter’s paradise. The highest score recorded on this group in the international circuit is 254 by the New Zealand team. The statistics show the team winning the toss likes to bat on this surface and put runs on the board. The pitch will be a belter to bat on and the big hitters of both countries will pounce on the bowlers. Hardly there would be any rain interruption during the game and we are likely to get a full match.
AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024: LIVE Telecast and LIVE Streaming Details
Where to Watch AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024 in Australia?
The Scotland vs Australia T20 2024 series will be available on Kayo and Foxtel in Australia.
Where to Watch AUS vs SCO 1st T20I 2024 in India?
The Scotland vs Australia T20 2024 series is yet to be announced.
