Australia will play Scotland at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, in the most anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 Group B match. For England and Scotland, this match is crucial.
If England beat Namibia, Scotland must win this match to qualify for the Super 8s because to their net run rates. Scotland advances if either game is rained out.
Both teams won big. Gerhard Erasmus scored half of Australia’s runs, making Namibia’s batting difficult. Adam Zampa’s 4-fer helped Australia bowl Nambia out for 72. With all three batsmen batting at two runs a ball or more, Australia chased the low mark down in the powerplay.
Scottish effort versus Oman was excellent. Oman batted first, however only Pratik Athavale and Ayaan Khan survived tough bowling from Mark Watt and Brad Wheal, resulting in a 150 total. George Munsey rushed out to set it up for Scotland. Scotland reached the mark with almost seven overs to spare thanks to Brandon McMullen.
Report about Daren Sammy Stadium pitch:
Gros Islet is a batting-friendly West Indies location, thus both teams’ aggressive strategy seems good. This match may be the tournament’s tightest run-fest.
T20I Records at Daren Sammy Stadium:
Both batting first and second won 9-9 matches from 18 matches without no-results. Average first innings score is 160, which is high.
| Matches Played | 18 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 9 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 199/8 |
| Lowest Team Total | 105 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 192 |
| Lowest Total Successfully Defended | 146 |
| Average First Innings Total | 160 |
Australia-Scotland strategies and matchups:
Both sides’ bowlers will shine in this batting-friendly arena. Australia’s demolition of Namibia will give them confidence to succeed against Scotland unless they heed Josh Hazlewood’s “joke”. Scotland handled a weak English bowling team and should be able to handle a stronger Australian onslaught. Scotland’s batting innings will be crucial.
Also read: In the Super Eight, Australia expects a serious spin danger
These matchups are crucial: Michael Jones vs Mitchell Starc, Goerge Munsey vs Pat Cummins, Richie Berrington vs Adam Zampa, Brad Wheal vs David Warner, and Brad Currie vs Travis Head.
X-Factors: Australia vs. Scotland
Australia:
Australia won both of its previous two matches against England and Namibia with Adam Zampa as Player of the Match. Trying to stop Scotland’s combative batting will again depend on him.
Scotland:
Michael Jones has been Scotland’s most constant and crucial success factor. He must do well against an in-form bowling lineup if Scotland is to advance in the tournament.
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