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
Scotland vs Australia, 35th Match, Group B at Gros Islet, T20 World Cup, Jun 15 2024 - Match Result
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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.
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
length ball around off. Mistimed towards long-on
Around the wicket for Wade
in the blockhole. David works it towards long-on
Only five required... Wheal to bowl
length outside off. Smashed straight back towards the bowler who gets a hand on it but cannot stop the single
full but way outside off. Left alone
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
short and pulled down towards deep-backward square leg
a length ball angling across. Wade went for the reverse hit but missed
length ball down the leg side. Wade works it towards square leg for two
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
Vishnu : "The Australians decided to play with hearts of English and Scots for a while instead of cricket."
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
length ball at the stumps. Flicked towards deep midwicket
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
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
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
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
bowled 'im. Is there a twist here? Full and straight. Stoinis went for another reverse lap but missed and got bowled
reverse swept over backward point. Four more. Stoinis is making it look too easy
full around off and Stoinis powers it down the ground for four. 150 comes up for Australia
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Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | |
Toss | Australia, elected to field first |
Series | |
Season | 2024 |
Player Of The Match | |
Match number | T20I no. 2689 |
Match days | 15 June 2024 - night (20-over match) |
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Points | Australia 2, Scotland 0 |
Over 20 • AUS 186/5
Australia won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)