Scotland vs Australia, 35th Match, Group B at Gros Islet, T20 World Cup, Jun 15 2024 - Match Result

RESULT
35th Match, Group B (N), Gros Islet, June 15, 2024, ICC Men's T20 World Cup
(19.4/20 ov, T:181) 186/5

Australia won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match
59 (29)
marcus-stoinis
Cricinfo's MVP
99.43 ptsImpact List
marcus-stoinis
Match centre 
Scores: Sudeep Poojar | Comms: Hemant Brar
Scorecard summary
Scotland 180/5(20 overs)
Australia 186/5(19.4 overs)
68 (49)
2/34 (4)
Cricinfo’s Most Valuable Players of the Match
PlayerTeam
TI
Runs
I. Runs
B. Impact
Bowl
I. Wkts
Bo. Impact
AUS99.4359(29)72.7599.43---
SCOT76.7660(34)69.4976.76---
SCOT67.89---2/343.1967.89
AUS65.2668(49)66.8365.26---
AUS58.8411(8)11.2410.722/442.6248.11

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A heartbreak for Scotland. A relief for England, who join West Indies, South Africa and USA in Group 2 of Super Eight.

Mitchell Marsh: We spoke about sticking to our game. Scotland are a pretty good outfit and have improved a lot in the last few years. We spoke as a group to stay really consistent in how we want to play. Having already qualified, there was little less pressure on us. The World Cup kind of starts again now. It's going to be a busy schedule. T20 is a hard format. We are excited for what's to come. [On chat about England] I think more externally than internally.

Richie Berrington: I thought we were in a pretty good position at the halfway mark. Unfortunately we couldn't capitalise towards the end. We had a really good start with the ball but we couldn't execute it for long enough. A few big overs towards the back end got them back into the game. There was a breeze at the ground, so we were just trying to get them hit away from the breeze. I think the guys can hold their head high. We played some really good cricket throughout the tournament. It was a great learning for us. Obviously we are a bit disappointed given the position we were in. We came here to qualify but couldn't do that.

vagnur: "This just shows how scary Australia is. Not doing it all, but winning against a spirited scotland team"

Krish : "Pheww!! England can sleep peacefully now..."

Marcus Stoinis is the Player of the Match: "The plan was to get yourself in and hit it hard along the ground. And then access from there. There's a strong breeze, which meant that end was easier to hit from. The pitch was also very good. Head picked his bowlers and pretty much turned the game in that over with three sixes even though he got out. I have been fortunate to play consistently for the last 3-4 months starting with the IPL but there's no substitute for confidence. That's the recipe we all try to keep a hold of."

11.50pm A valiant effort by Scotland but Australia were too good in the end. They posted a competitive 180 and were ahead at the halfway mark in the chase. At one point, Australia needed 89 from seven overs. Head and Stoinis shifted gears then and David joined in later and finished it off with two balls to spare.

19.4
6
Wheal to David, SIX runs

That's it. Scotland have been knocked out. England are through to Super Eight. It was in the slot, full on off and middle and David smashes it over deep midwicket

19.3
2
Wheal to David, 2 runs

length ball around off. David launches it towards midwicket. Sole moves to his right and get under it, but ends up dropping it. Was never steady but what a time to drop a catch. Score are level

Pavan: "Take it Super Over please!!! "

Back to over the stumps for David

19.2
1
Wheal to Wade, 1 run

length ball around off. Mistimed towards long-on

Around the wicket for Wade

19.1
1
Wheal to David, 1 run

in the blockhole. David works it towards long-on

Only five required... Wheal to bowl

end of over 198 runs
AUS: 176/5CRR: 9.26 RRR: 5.00 • Need 5 from 6b
Tim David15 (11b 2x4)
Matthew Wade3 (4b)
Safyaan Sharif 4-0-42-2
Brad Wheal 3-1-18-1
18.6
1
Sharif to David, 1 run

length outside off. Smashed straight back towards the bowler who gets a hand on it but cannot stop the single

18.6
1w
Sharif to David, 1 wide

full but way outside off. Left alone

18.5
2
Sharif to David, 2 runs

a juicy full toss but David fails to put it away. A fumble at deep square leg though allows him to come back for a second

18.4
1
Sharif to Wade, 1 run

short and pulled down towards deep-backward square leg

18.3
Sharif to Wade, no run

a length ball angling across. Wade went for the reverse hit but missed

18.2
2
Sharif to Wade, 2 runs

length ball down the leg side. Wade works it towards square leg for two

18.1
1
Sharif to David, 1 run

full outside off. David throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge. Short third makes a diving stop to his right

13 needed from 12 balls. Here's Sharif

end of over 1813 runs
AUS: 168/5CRR: 9.33 RRR: 6.50 • Need 13 from 12b
Matthew Wade0 (1b)
Tim David11 (8b 2x4)
Brad Wheal 3-1-18-1
Mark Watt 4-0-34-2

Vishnu : "The Australians decided to play with hearts of English and Scots for a while instead of cricket."

17.6
Wheal to Wade, no run

full around off. Wade goes down and sweeps it towards square leg. He took off for a single only for David to send him back. The fielder attempted a direct hit but missed

17.5
1
Wheal to David, 1 run

length ball at the stumps. Flicked towards deep midwicket

17.4
4
Wheal to David, FOUR runs

wheels are coming off. A short ball at the batter. David backs away and forehands it over cover for four more. A run a ball required now

17.3
4lb
Wheal to David, 4 leg byes

a full toss spraying down the leg side. Don't think David got any bat on it but it brushed the thigh pad and went for four

17.2
4
Wheal to David, FOUR runs

short at the stumps and David pulls it fine. Picks up a boundary to fine leg

Umesh : "is there any scenario where Scotland lose and still qualify for super 8s?" - No

17.1
Wheal to David, no run

starts with a dot. A length ball around off. David ends up pushing it back towards the bowler who dives forward but it lands just short of him

26 needed from three overs. Wade is the new batter but at the other end for now. Wheal to bowl the 18th over

end of over 1710 runs • 1 wicket
AUS: 155/5CRR: 9.11 RRR: 8.66 • Need 26 from 18b
Tim David2 (3b)
Mark Watt 4-0-34-2
Safyaan Sharif 3-0-34-2
16.6
W
Watt to Stoinis, OUT

bowled 'im. Is there a twist here? Full and straight. Stoinis went for another reverse lap but missed and got bowled

Marcus Stoinis b Watt 59 (29b 9x4 2x6 35m) SR: 203.44
16.5
4
Watt to Stoinis, FOUR runs

reverse swept over backward point. Four more. Stoinis is making it look too easy

16.4
4
Watt to Stoinis, FOUR runs

full around off and Stoinis powers it down the ground for four. 150 comes up for Australia

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
TM Head
68 runs (49)
5 fours4 sixes
Productive shot
cut shot
20 runs
3 fours1 six
Control
77%
B McMullen
60 runs (34)
2 fours6 sixes
Productive shot
cover drive
25 runs
0 four3 sixes
Control
67%
Best performances - bowlers
MRJ Watt
O
4
M
0
R
34
W
2
ECO
8.5
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
SM Sharif
O
4
M
0
R
42
W
2
ECO
10.5
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
1W
Match details
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
TossAustralia, elected to field first
Series
Season2024
Player Of The Match
Match numberT20I no. 2689
Match days15 June 2024 - night (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpire
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
PointsAustralia 2, Scotland 0
Language
English
Win Probability
AUS 100%
SCOTAUS
100%50%100%SCOT InningsAUS Innings

Over 20 • AUS 186/5

Australia won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
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