T20 World Cup 2024
India Today News Desk
St Lucia,UPDATED: Jun 16, 2024 08:43 IST
Australia vs Scotland Live Updates: Scotland have made early inroads in their defence of 181 runs as Australia's top batters have departed cheaply. The one will be on Stoinis and Head to carry Australia further in the chase.
AUS vs SCO Live Updates (Courtesy: AP)
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the clash between Australia and Scotland.
08:43 IST:
12.1: Mark Watt to Travis Head, 1 run.
Score 86/3
BatsmanTravis Head 46(39b 5*4 1*6)
BowlerChris Greaves 1-0-4-0
08:42 IST:
11.6: Chris Greaves to Travis Head, Bowls it full and outside off, Travis Headplays it through covers and keeps the strike with a single.
08:41 IST:
11.5: Chris Greaves to Travis Head, Drops it short and outside off but the ball dies off the surface. Travis Headlooks to work it across the line but ends up hitting it on the off side.
08:41 IST:
11.4: Chris Greaves to Marcus Stoinis, Floats it full and just outside off,Marcus Stoinis hammers it back to Chris Greaveswho gets a hand on it and deflects it to long off for single.
08:40 IST:
11.3: Chris Greaves to Travis Head, Just one! Tosses it up full and on off, Travis Headdrills it to long off for a single.
08:40 IST:
11.2: Chris Greaves to Travis Head, Flatter delivery, angling away from Head, outside off, Head goes back and punches it to covers. No run.
08:40 IST:
11.1: Chris Greaves to Marcus Stoinis, A half-tracker from Chris Greavesto start his spell, this is outside off.Marcus Stoinis knocks it to long off for a single.
Score 82/3
BatsmanTravis Head 44(35b 5*4 1*6)
BowlerSafyaan Sharif 2-0-10-1
08:38 IST:
10.6: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, Hits well but straight to the fielder! 8 runs of the over. Tad fuller and on off, Travis Headpunches it to cover.
08:38 IST:
10.5: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, A hard-length ball on middle, no room to free the arms andMarcus Stoinis punches it back to the bowler.
08:37 IST:
10.4: Safyaan Sharif to Marcus Stoinis, Sprays it on the pads on a length.Marcus Stoinis whips it behind square on the leg side for a single.
08:37 IST:
10.3: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, Places a man in the deep! On a length and outside off, Travis Headcuts it to deep cover for a single.
08:36 IST:
10.2: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, FOUR! Solid shot! Hits it so hard! A juicy half-volley, around off, Travis Headleans back and thumps it through the small gap between cover and extra-cover for a boundary.
08:35 IST:
10.2: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, Wide! Sharif errs in lineand bowls it down the leg side. Travis Headfails to flick it away.
08:35 IST:
10.1: Safyaan Sharif to Marcus Stoinis, Touch fuller and on middle,Marcus Stoinis turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
08:34 IST:
Drinks! Australia, Scotlandand England, all hold their nerves as we reach the halfway mark in the chase. It's really hard to say who's in front at the moment. Scotlandare up to their best with the ball and Australiadespite losing wickets are finding runs regularly. We feelthat whoever will dominate the next five overs will go on to win this match. Australianeed 107 runs in 60 balls. A big finish awaits in this game. Safyaan Sharif (1-0-2-1)is back into the attack.
Score 74/3
BatsmanMarcus Stoinis 12(8b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerMichael Leask 3-0-21-0
08:30 IST:
9.6: Michael Leask to Marcus Stoinis, Around the off pole and on a nagging length, Marcus Stoinispunches it with a straight bat to long off for one. At the halfway mark, Australiaare 74/3, needing107 runs in 60 balls.
08:30 IST:
9.5: Michael Leask to Marcus Stoinis, Beaten! This zips through off the deckfrom the around-the-wicket angle, short and outside off, Marcus Stoinisgets rooted in the crease as he looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
08:30 IST:
9.4: Michael Leask to Travis Head, Fires it in, on a nagging length, on off, Travis Headfirms it towards extra cover where Richie Berringtondives to his left and parries it away, allowing a single.
08:30 IST:
9.3: Michael Leask to Marcus Stoinis, Drifting on the pads and keeps it short, Marcus Stoinistucks it around the corner and rotates the strike.
08:29 IST:
9.2: Michael Leask to Marcus Stoinis, Shorter and quicker, on off, Marcus Stoinisdabs it on the off side but can't get it past backward point.
08:28 IST:
9.1: Michael Leask to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Cheeky and effective! Leask angles it across from around the wicket, fuller and on off, Marcus Stoinisreaches out in front and reverse paddles it past short third for a boundary.
Score 67/3
BatsmanMarcus Stoinis 6(3b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMark Watt 2-0-18-1
08:27 IST:
8.6: Mark Watt to Marcus Stoinis, It keeps coming in with the angle, short and on off, Marcus Stoiniswaits on it and punches it with a straight bat to long off for one more run.
08:26 IST:
8.5: Mark Watt to Travis Head, This goes straight on, on off, Travis Headpunches this short delivery down to long off and crosses over.
08:26 IST:
8.4: Mark Watt to Marcus Stoinis, Floats it up, full and on off, eased down the ground for a run by Stoinis.
08:25 IST:
8.3: Mark Watt to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Gets it through but Leask should have done better there. Watt drops it short and on off, Marcus Stoinisstands tall and punches it square to backward point where Michael Leaskputs in a late dive to his left and it goes past him for a boundary.
08:24 IST:
Marcus Stoiniscomes to the middle.
08:24 IST:
8.2: Mark Watt to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! CASTLED! An absolute seed by Mark Watt! Glenn Maxwellstands there in disbelief. Watt comes from around the wicket for the right-hander and spears it in, on a short length, on off and middle, the ball holds its line as Maxwell shapes up to work it across the line. It actually catches the outside edge of the bat and goes through to peg the off-stump back. A timely breakthrough for Scotland just as Australia were starting to put their foot down.
08:23 IST:
8.1: Mark Watt to Travis Head, At the stumps, on a short of a good length, on middle, Travis Headclips it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
Score 59/2
BatsmanGlenn Maxwell 11(7b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerMichael Leask 2-0-14-0
08:22 IST:
7.6: Michael Leask to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Glenn Maxwellhas nailed this one! Leask gives it a bit of air and slower as well, fuller and wide on off, Glenn Maxwellfetches it well and hits it flat but over the leaping long on fielder for a maximum. Two good overs for Australia.
08:21 IST:
7.5: Michael Leask to Glenn Maxwell, Slides down leg, way too short, Glenn Maxwellswats it to the right of deep backward square leg for two more runs.
08:21 IST:
7.4: Michael Leask to Travis Head, Coming in with the angle, on the pads, short as well, Travis Headworks it to deep backward square leg for one more run.
08:20 IST:
7.3: Michael Leask to Travis Head, Keeps it flat and short, on off, dabbed off the back foot to backward point.
08:20 IST:
7.2: Michael Leask to Travis Head, Just past! Short and turning away, wide on off, Travis Headreaches out but the ball stops in the surface a bit. Ends up hitting it aerially but past the dive of Richie Berringtonat extra cover for a couple of runs to wide long off.
08:20 IST:
7.1: Michael Leask to Glenn Maxwell, Starts off on a nagging length, a bit of turn into the right-hander, Glenn Maxwellgets on the back foot and whips it through mid-wicket for a single.
08:20 IST:
Change. Michael Leaskis back into the attack. He went for two runs in his first over.
Score 47/2
BatsmanGlenn Maxwell 2(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerChris Sole 2-0-22-0
08:18 IST:
6.6: Chris Sole to Glenn Maxwell, Comes from over the wicket for the right-hander and shapes it back in, on a length, Glenn Maxwellnudges it off his pads to mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single. A good over for Australia, 11 runs off it.
08:18 IST:
6.5: Chris Sole to Travis Head, Goes short again and outside off, Travis Headdrags the pull and hits it on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for one.
08:17 IST:
6.4: Chris Sole to Travis Head, Strays on the pads, fuller in length, Travis Headclips it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
08:18 IST:
6.3: Chris Sole to Travis Head, SIX! Flayed away! Errs in line does Sole as this is wide on off and short as well, Travis Headfrees his arms and carves it over deep backward point for a maximum. It has taken 6.3 overs for the first six of the chase, shows you how well Scotland have bowled thus far.
08:16 IST:
6.3: Chris Sole to Travis Head, WIDE! Slides down leg, on a back of a length, Travis Headgets inside the line to tickle it fine but misses. Wide given.
08:15 IST:
6.2: Chris Sole to Travis Head, Pace on this time and at 144.6 kph, slanting in and tucking the batter up for room, Travis Headgets on his toes to work it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
08:14 IST:
6.1: Chris Sole to Travis Head, Goes into the wicket and angling in, on middle, takes pace off as well, Travis Headhops back and tries to guide it past short third but misses.
Score 36/2
BatsmanGlenn Maxwell 1(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerSafyaan Sharif 1-0-2-1
08:13 IST:
5.6: Safyaan Sharif to Glenn Maxwell, This is around off, on a back of a length, Glenn Maxwellbacks away to access the off-side but hits this one straight to backward point. End of a successful over from Sharif. At the end of the Powerplay, Australiaare 36/2.
08:13 IST:
5.5: Safyaan Sharif to Glenn Maxwell, Maxwell shows his cards early as he moves around the crease but Sharif keeps his wits around and follows him with a good-length delivery. Maxwell inside edges it to mid-wicket.
08:12 IST:
5.4: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, At 131.5 kph, on a back of a length, over middle, Travis Headarches back slightly and pats it wide of point where the fielder makes a diving stop to keep it down to one.
08:12 IST:
5.3: Safyaan Sharif to Travis Head, Good bumper! Bowls the heavy ball again, at the helmet of the batter, Travis Headhurriedly takes his eyes off the ball and ducks to let the ball go through.
08:11 IST:
5.2: Safyaan Sharif to Glenn Maxwell, Attacks the stumps and serves it on a good length, on middle, Glenn Maxwellturns this one wide of mid-wicket and gets off the mark. A wayward throw from the deep, right down the middle of the track but it is backed up well. Just a single off it then.
08:09 IST:
Glenn Maxwellis the new man in.
08:11 IST:
5.1: Safyaan Sharif to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Talk about having an immediate impact! Safyaan Sharifstrikes with his first delivery. Bends his back and digs it in short, over middle, Mitchell Marshstands tall and shapes up to launch the pull. Takes the risk of hitting against the wind and gets this one high on the bat. It goes only as far as deep mid-wicket where the substitute fielder, Charlie Teartakes it safely.
Score 34/1
BatsmanTravis Head 23(18b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerChris Sole 1-0-11-0
08:07 IST:
4.6: Chris Sole to Travis Head, 11 runs off the over but could have had a wicket as well. Darts one on the pads. Head flicks it wide of deep square leg and collects a brace.
08:07 IST:
4.5: Chris Sole to Travis Head, FOUR! Much better from Head! On a length and on off, shaping in late. Travis Headlofts it with more precaution this time, past mid off and it races to the fence.
08:06 IST:
4.4: Chris Sole to Travis Head, Short of a length and outside off, Head swings and misses.
08:06 IST:
4.3: Chris Sole to Travis Head, PUT DOWN! A length ball swinging in from around off, Head hits it through the line but the swing takes the inner half of the bat. It goes high up in the night sky. Michael Jonesdoes all the hard work, covers a lot of ground as he runs back from mid on, dives in the deep but the ball just pops out off his palms.
08:04 IST:
4.2: Chris Sole to Mitchell Marsh, Not off the middle again! Bowls it into the surface, on middle,Mitchell Marsh pulls it to deep square leg for one.
08:04 IST:
4.1: Chris Sole to Mitchell Marsh, Mistimes it! Short in length and around off, hits the deck hard.Mitchell Marsh swings across but slices it over mid-wicket. In the air but falls safely over the fielder. Two runs.
08:03 IST:
Chris Solehas been introduced into the attack now.
Score 23/1
BatsmanTravis Head 15(14b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerBrad Wheal 2-1-9-1
08:02 IST:
3.6: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, A good length delivery at 138 clicks, shaping away from the lefty, outside off, Travis Headlooks to pull but misses.
08:01 IST:
3.5: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Headis in his groove now! Picks the length very quickly, this is on middle, Travis Headhangs on the back foot and thumps it to deep mid-wicket. One bounce and over the fence.
08:00 IST:
3.4: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, Pushes his length a fraction ahead, around off, Head looks to push but mistimes it back to the bowler.
08:00 IST:
3.3: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, On the shorter side again but Wheal adjusts and bowls it on the leg pole. Travis Headends up nudging it to mid-wicket.
07:59 IST:
3.2: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, FOUR! Bowls in the area where Head loves! Short in length and around off, Travis Headhops and upper-cuts it past backward point for a boundary.
07:59 IST:
3.1: Brad Wheal to Mitchell Marsh, A length ball, angling outside off before it nips away.Mitchell Marsh plays with soft hands to third man for one.
Score 14/1
BatsmanTravis Head 7(9b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMark Watt 1-0-10-0
07:57 IST:
2.6: Mark Watt to Travis Head, FOUR! Nails the shot this time, This one skids through the surface and was on the shorter side outside off, Travis Headlofts it gently over point and it races to the fence. His first boundary.
07:57 IST:
2.5: Mark Watt to Travis Head, Tossed up, outside off, holds a bit into the surface. Travis Headpunches off the back foot, aerially over covers, not off the middle and the fielder chases it down and saves a couple.
07:56 IST:
2.4: Mark Watt to Travis Head, Not able to find the gap! Gives a lot of width to the left-hander, this is outside off. Travis Headgoes back and slaps but to the man at cover.
07:56 IST:
2.3: Mark Watt to Mitchell Marsh, Leg bye! Tails in a length ball on the pads and it swings in as well.Mitchell Marsh misses his flick and it rolls off the pads to fine leg for one.
07:55 IST:
2.2: Mark Watt to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Poor ball and it is hit away! First boundary of the chase comes from the skipper's blade. Drops it short and outside off,Mitchell Marsh rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
07:55 IST:
2.1: Mark Watt to Mitchell Marsh, Tosses it up, full and on off at 98 kph.Mitchell Marsh pushes it to mid off.
Score 3/1
BatsmanTravis Head 1(6b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerBrad Wheal 1-1-0-1
07:54 IST:
1.6: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, Finds the fielder again! A successful over for Scotland!Shapes in a length ball on middle from over the wicket, Travis Headtries to hit with the angle but the man at point dives to his right and stops.
07:53 IST:
1.5: Brad Wheal to Travis Head, A hard-length delivery, on top of off. Travis Headhangs back and punches it straight to cover.
07:53 IST:
1.4: Brad Wheal to Mitchell Marsh, Leg bye! Slants in a length ball on the pads. Mitchell Marshlooks to whip it away but gets hit on the pads. It rolls to square leg for a leg bye.
07:52 IST:
1.3: Brad Wheal to Mitchell Marsh, A good length delivery on middle, Marsh gets his front leg across to defend this.
07:52 IST:
Mitchell Marshwalks in at number 3.
07:51 IST:
1.2: Brad Wheal to David Warner, OUT! TAKEN! The dangerousDavid Warner goes. It was there to be hit actually, was in the arc forDavid Warner! Fuller and angling across the batter, outside off, justDavid Warner was very early to his lofted driven shot. He slices it up and to cover. Richie Berringtonruns across to his right, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes it safely.
07:49 IST:
1.1: Brad Wheal to David Warner, The inswinger from Wheal, fuller and lands on leg, it shapes on the pads.David Warner is through to the shot, tries to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
07:50 IST:
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Brad Wheal, Scotland's leading-wicket taker of the competition.
Score 2/0
BatsmanTravis Head 1(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMichael Leask 1-0-2-0
07:48 IST:
0.6: Michael Leask to Travis Head, A dot to end! Tidy from Leask to start the chase! Tossed up on middle, Travis Headdefends it well.
07:48 IST:
0.5: Michael Leask to David Warner, A little bit of hesitation butDavid Warner gets the run. Floated full on middle,David Warner turns it to square leg. Straight to the fielder and waits for Head's call. His partner runs andDavid Warner stutters to reply but still makes it.
07:47 IST:
0.4: Michael Leask to David Warner, Tossed up full and on middle from around the wicket.David Warner tucks it straight to mid on.
07:47 IST:
0.3: Michael Leask to Travis Head, Michael Leaskserves it full and on off, Head drives it past Leask's dive and to long off for a single. Australiaare underway.
07:46 IST:
0.2: Michael Leask to Travis Head, This one lands outside off and turns a bit away. Travis Headwatchfully lets it go to the keeper.
07:46 IST:
0.1: Michael Leask to Travis Head, Michael Leaskgets some swing early on, flat and around off, shapes in. Head punches it to cover.
07:48 IST:
We are back for the second essay. Richie Berringtonwith some final words to his troops in the huddle before the Scottish players take their places on the field. Out walk the explosive Aussie opening duo of Travis Headand David Warner. Scotlandare starting with spin in the form of Michael Leask. Away we go...
07:43 IST:
... THE RUN CHASE ...
07:46 IST:
Right then, the game is nicely poised at the halfway mark. Scotlandwill feel that they left a few runs out there with the bat and will have to make up for it with the ball. Wickets in the Powerplay will be of utmost importance for them. On the other hand, Australiawill back themselves to gun down this total and they have the resources to get over the line here. Remember, England and Scotlandare currently level on 5 points in Group B but the defending champions are ahead on NRR.If Australia do achieve this target of 181 runs, England will go through to the Super 8s. Back in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.
07:42 IST:
Brandon McMullenis up for a quick chat. He says it was fun and awesome to bat out there. Adds most of the ground in the Carribean has a strong breeze flowing across which helps to hit the shots with the wind. Mentions it is lovely to see George Munseybat and informs they have played together for many years back in Scotland.
07:51 IST:
This has been an excellent fightback with the ball fromAustralia. A tale of two halves really for the Aussies who were under pressure in the first 10 overs.Despite Ashton Agar delivering an early breakthrough, they were put under the pump as Munsey and McMullen took them around to all corners of the park.The Aussie bowlers soon realised that taking the ball away from the stumps was the way to go and reaped the rewards for it throughout the second half of their bowling effort. Adam Zampaled the charge, yet again with the ball while Nathan Ellisand Mitchell Starcexhibited their death bowling skills to deny Scotlandthe finishing kick they were after.As many as 6 catches were put down by Australia, something you do not associate with them but more than them, it will be England who will be unhappy with those missed chances.
07:36 IST:
Not the kind of finish Scotland were after and they will feel that they are 10-15 runs short of where they would have hoped to be. They were 138 at the end of 15 overs and could only manage 42 in the next 5 overs to finish with 180.After being put into bat, Scotland were dealt an early blow in the form of Michael Jones. Brandon McMullengot off the blocks quickly which allowed George Munseyto take his time initially. Soon, both batters matched each other shot for shot to lay a solid foundation. It was in no way crash, bang, wallop by McMullen but proper cricketing shots on the way to a 26-ball fifty, the fastest for Scotland in T20 World cups. Considering the platform set, it was important for the incoming batters to keep the momentum up. Richie Berringtonheld one end up but neither of the incoming batters could find boundaries with regularity and as a result, they had to settle with 180 on the board. This is Scotland's highest score in Men's T20 World Cups and the highest score by an Associate nation against Australia in the history of the tournament.
Score 180/5
BatsmanRichie Berrington 42(31b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerNathan Ellis 4-0-34-1
07:32 IST:
19.6: Nathan Ellis to Richie Berrington, Just two boundariesin the last six overs. A widish yorker, outside off, Richie Berringtonsqueezes it out to point for a single. SCOTLAND END WITH 180.
07:31 IST:
19.6: Nathan Ellis to Chris Greaves, Two wides! Not yet done! Full and over the tramline.Chris Greaves fails to hit it away. Richie Berringtonwants to take the strike and runs across. Wade rolls it to Nathan Elliswho tries to underarm it on his side but doesn't hit the target.
07:31 IST:
19.5: Nathan Ellis to Chris Greaves, Dots are gold right now! What an over from Nathan Ellisso far! Can he end well? Very full and wide of off.Chris Greaves slashes his blade and misses.
07:30 IST:
19.4: Nathan Ellis to Richie Berrington, Shorter and onto the body. Richie Berringtonpulls it to deep square leg for a single.
07:29 IST:
19.3: Nathan Ellis to Richie Berrington, Dishes out a low full toss, outside off, Richie Berringtonhits it hard to long on. Scotland skipperchallenges the fielder with a couple of runs. The batters make it safely.
07:29 IST:
19.2: Nathan Ellis to Chris Greaves, A bit of reverse swing for Nathan Ellis, this is full and on off,Chris Greaves shuffles across and nudges it to long on for a single.
07:28 IST:
19.1: Nathan Ellis to Richie Berrington, Nathan Elliskeeps the same line and length, bowls it wide of off. Richie Berringtonjams it out through covers for a single.
07:28 IST:
19.1: Nathan Ellis to Richie Berrington, Wide! This is full and wide of off, over the tramline. Richie Berringtonfails to get his bat on it.
Score 171/5
BatsmanChris Greaves 8(8b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMitchell Starc 4-0-31-0
07:27 IST:
18.6: Mitchell Starc to Chris Greaves, Swing and a miss! Just 6 runs from the penultimate over. Bangs it short and over the head ofChris Greaves who looks to pull but misses.
07:26 IST:
18.5: Mitchell Starc to Chris Greaves, Excellent running! A better throw or a throw at the bowler's end from Zampa would have helped Australia! Length ball, outside off,Chris Greaves slaps it to deep point. Adam Zamparuns to his left and throws but was slightly off the radar.Chris Greaves puts in a full-fledged drive to get over the line.
07:25 IST:
18.4: Mitchell Starc to Chris Greaves, Top over so far from Starc! A packed leg side but the angle is not helping the batters here. Short in length and around off, probably the slower one.Chris Greaves swings across and misses.
07:24 IST:
18.3: Mitchell Starc to Richie Berrington, Just a single! Very full and tailing on middle, Richie Berringtonpushes to sweeper cover for one more.
07:23 IST:
18.2: Mitchell Starc to Chris Greaves, Serves a low full toss, around off,Chris Greaves is happy to knock it around to point for a single. Richie Berringtonneeds to keep the strike till the last ball now.
07:23 IST:
18.2: Mitchell Starc to Chris Greaves, Wide! Fires it full but slanting down the leg side.Chris Greaves looks to paddle it but misses.
07:22 IST:
18.1: Mitchell Starc to Richie Berrington, Mitchell Starcsteams in from around the wicket, bowls it very full and on middle, Richie Berringtonplays with an angled bat to point for one.
Score 165/5
BatsmanChris Greaves 5(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerAdam Zampa 4-0-30-1
07:21 IST:
17.6: Adam Zampa to Chris Greaves, Two runs to end the over! Sharp running. Tossed up on middle,Chris Greaves nudges with soft hands to long on and calls for two. Grabs it easily.
07:20 IST:
17.5: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Fuller delivery on middle, Richie Berringtonnudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
07:20 IST:
17.4: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, SIX! Welcome boundary! The shackles are broken! In the slot for Richie Berringtonaround off, Richie thumps it down to long on for a maximum.
07:19 IST:
17.3: Adam Zampa to Chris Greaves,Chris Greaves shapes up for the sweep and Adam Zampapushes it wide of his hitting arc, outside off and Chris Greaves opens the face of the bat and taps it to backward point for one.
07:19 IST:
17.2: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Scotlandneed boundaries now! Pressure is piling up a bit! Tossed up on middle, Richie Berringtonslog-sweeps it to deep square leg for one run.
07:18 IST:
17.1: Adam Zampa to Chris Greaves, Flighted full and on off,Chris Greaves plays it to long on for a single.
Score 153/5
BatsmanChris Greaves 1(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerNathan Ellis 3-0-25-1
07:17 IST:
16.6: Nathan Ellis to Chris Greaves, A length ball, outside off,Chris Greaves strokes it to point for an easy single.
07:17 IST:
Chris Greavesis the new man in.
07:16 IST:
16.5: Nathan Ellis to Michael Leask, OUT! TAKEN! A dolly for Starc in the deep! Superb over so far from Ellis! Too full and on middle, holds a bit onto the surface.Michael Leask is early to his lofted shot and gets just height on it. The ball goes into the night sky but in the hands of Starc near long on. Another wicketand Australiawill love to run into the bowling group then.
07:15 IST:
16.4: Nathan Ellis to Michael Leask, A slower bumper on this occasion, this is on middle,Michael Leask is yet again undone by the pace as he misses his hoick across the line.
07:15 IST:
16.3: Nathan Ellis to Michael Leask, Pace-on this time, full and on middle,Michael Leask drills it straight down to long on. Starc dives to his left as he runs across, gets a hand on it and saves a couple of runs.
07:13 IST:
16.2: Nathan Ellis to Michael Leask, Excellent delivery! Back of the hand delivery from Nathan Ellisover the off pole.Michael Leask is deceived as he goes back to cut but misses and it rolls past the off pole.
07:13 IST:
16.1: Nathan Ellis to Richie Berrington, 150 up for the batting team! Nathan Ellisfollows Richie Berringtonon the leg side and dishes out a fuller delivery, this is hit to long on for a single.
Score 149/4
BatsmanRichie Berrington 26(21b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerAshton Agar 4-0-39-1
07:12 IST:
15.6: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, 11 runs off the over. 190 looks possible for Scotland. A loopy delivery, outside off, Richie Berringtonworks it to deep cover for one.
07:11 IST:
15.5: Ashton Agar to Michael Leask, Another run! Pushes it full and close to the tramline.Michael Leask looks to sweep but bottom edges and it rolls through Wade's legs and to fine leg for one.
07:11 IST:
15.4: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, Another full toss, wide outside off, Richie Berringtonhits it to long on again for a single.
07:10 IST:
15.3: Ashton Agar to Michael Leask, A low full toss slanting on off,Michael Leask eases it to long on for a single.
07:10 IST:
15.2: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, Flatter and outside off, Richie Berringtoncuts it to deep point for a single.
07:09 IST:
15.1: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, SIX! Welcomes Agar with a biggie! Tossed up, outside off, Richie Berringtonslogs it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Hits with the wind and to the shorter side of the ground.
07:09 IST:
Change. Ashton Agarto bowl his final over.
Score 138/4
BatsmanMichael Leask 1(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerGlenn Maxwell 4-0-44-2
07:08 IST:
14.6: Glenn Maxwell to Michael Leask, Very full, on off, Michael Leaskhits it straight at the bowler. Glenn Maxwellmakes a half-stop, low to his left and takes the sting out of the ball. A dot then.
07:07 IST:
14.5: Glenn Maxwell to Richie Berrington, Fires it in, short and on middle, Richie Berringtonturns it in front of square on the leg side and gets to the other end.
07:07 IST:
14.4: Glenn Maxwell to Michael Leask, Short and on off, punched down to long off for a single by Michael Leaskto get off the mark.
07:07 IST:
Michael Leaskis the new man in.
07:07 IST:
14.3: Glenn Maxwell to Matthew Cross, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Glenn Maxwellshould consider himself extremely lucky here. Gets a wicket off a full toss and the smile on his face says it all. Gets the length wrong and dishes out a thigh-high full toss, on middle, there to be put away, Matthew Crosssmacks it towards deep mid-wicket but this is hit against the wind and it does not have enough bat on it to clear the fence. Ashton Agarnear the ropes takes a safe catch.
07:05 IST:
14.2: Glenn Maxwell to Matthew Cross, A big shout for LBW from Glenn Maxwelland he is the only one who looks interested. This was on a nagging length, on off and middle,Matthew Crosswent right across his stumps for the paddle sweep and if there was no bat or glove involved, Cross is a goner here. Uh oh, the UltraEdge shows that there is indeed glove involved and he survives the LBW shout. The replays show that Matthew Wadefailed to hold on there. Make that a hat-trick of drops from Australia.
07:02 IST:
14.1: Glenn Maxwell to Richie Berrington, PUT DOWN AGAIN! It is Mitchell Marshthis time! The ball seems to be following the Australian skipper in this game. Short and on off and middle, Richie Berringtonmakes room and hits it flat and low towards cover where Mitchell Marshdives in front but fails to hold on.
Score 135/3
BatsmanMatthew Cross 18(9b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerMitchell Starc 3-0-25-0
07:01 IST:
13.6: Mitchell Starc to Matthew Cross, SIX! Adam Zampamakes a mess of it and it goes over the fence. Australiahave not been upto the mark in the field this game. Starc bends his back and bangs it into the deck, at the batter, Matthew Crossswivels and pulls it flat and towards deep backward square leg. Adam Zampaisn't too far away from the ball and he is late to react. The ball bursts through his hands and parries it over the fence for a maximum.
07:00 IST:
13.5: Mitchell Starc to Matthew Cross, Attacks the stumps with a full delivery, Matthew Crosstoe-ends the drive to mid off for a dot.
06:59 IST:
13.4: Mitchell Starc to Richie Berrington, Aerial but safe! Drags the length back and bowls it around off. The ball gets big on him but Richie Berringtondoes well to ramp it wide of deep third for a run.
06:59 IST:
13.3: Mitchell Starc to Matthew Cross, Right in the slot, on off, Matthew Crossmakes room again and thumps it between cover and mid off. The ball plugs in the outfield and the batters run three.
06:58 IST:
13.2: Mitchell Starc to Matthew Cross, FOUR! Not where Cross intended but he will take it! Dishes it out on a fullish length, on off, Matthew Crosstries to squeeze it out on the off side but gets a thickish outside edge that races past deep third for a boundary.
06:58 IST:
13.1: Mitchell Starc to Matthew Cross, Comes back into the attack and slants it in, full and around off, Matthew Crossbacks away to go through the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Score 121/3
BatsmanRichie Berrington 14(14b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerAshton Agar 3-0-28-1
06:56 IST:
12.6: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, A bit fuller but the line stays at the stumps, Richie Berringtonclears his front leg and hacks it wide of deep mid-wicket for two more runs. A good over for Scotland, 9 runs off it.
06:56 IST:
12.5: Ashton Agar to Matthew Cross, Sliding on again, at the stumps, Matthew Crosswhips it through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
06:55 IST:
12.4: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, Coming in with the arm, on off, Richie Berringtonknocks it on the bounce to long off and gets to the other end.
06:55 IST:
12.3: Ashton Agar to Richie Berrington, Drops it short again, on off, Richie Berringtonslaps it wide of deep cover for a couple of runs.
06:55 IST:
12.2: Ashton Agar to Matthew Cross, Edged away! Angling in, short and on off, Matthew Crosspokes at it and gets an outside edge that races through the vacant first slip region. Adam Zampagives it a chase and cuts it off. Three runs taken.
06:54 IST:
12.1: Ashton Agar to Matthew Cross, Comes from wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle and angles it in, on off, short as well, Matthew Crossmakes room and dabs it to point.
Score 112/3
BatsmanRichie Berrington 9(11b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerAdam Zampa 3-0-18-1
06:53 IST:
11.6: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Keeps it flat and short, outside off, Richie Berringtongets down and tries to fetch the sweep but misses out.
06:53 IST:
11.5: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Pushes it through, short and on off, Richie Berringtonhurriedly jabs it out on the off side.
06:52 IST:
11.4: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Slows it up and it is fuller as well, on middle, Richie Berringtonblocks it out with a straight bat off the front foot.
06:52 IST:
11.3: Adam Zampa to Matthew Cross, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, punched down to long on for a single by Matthew Cross.
06:52 IST:
Matthew Crosscomes to the middle.
06:52 IST:
11.2: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, OUT!TAKEN! Cleverly bowled by Adam Zampaand he gets the reward! End of a special knock by Brandon McMullen. Zampa loops it up nicely and entices the batter into a big shot. Throws it up full and near the tramline on off, Brandon McMullenreaches out to go through the off side and gets drawn into the shot. The ball spins away and catches the thickish outside edge that goes low to short third where Mitchell Starcdives in front to take a good low catch.
06:50 IST:
11.1: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, Very full and on off, Brandon McMullenshapes up to go back over the bowler's head but gets an inside edge back onto the pads.
Score 111/2
BatsmanRichie Berrington 9(8b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerGlenn Maxwell 3-0-41-1
06:49 IST:
10.6: Glenn Maxwell to Richie Berrington, FOUR! Short and punished! Too short and wide on off, Richie Berringtonstands tall and hits it along the ground but past extra cover for a boundary.
06:49 IST:
10.5: Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, Shorter and quicker, on middle, Brandon McMullenturns it past square leg and gets to the other end.
06:49 IST:
10.4: Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, SIX! Excellent shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Brandon McMullenshimmies down the track and with a high elbow, he lofts it over wide long off for a maximum.
06:48 IST:
10.4: Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, WIDE! 100 comes up for Scotlandwith a wide. Turning down leg, on a short length, left alone for a wide.
06:48 IST:
10.3: Glenn Maxwell to Richie Berrington, Serves it on a length, on off, Richie Berringtondrags the shot down to long on for a run.
06:47 IST:
10.2: Glenn Maxwell to Richie Berrington, Just over! Maxwell drops it short and on off, Richie Berringtonuses his feet and slaps it over cover where Mitchell Marshleaps but mistimes his jump. The ball brushes his fingertips and rolls behind for a couple of runs.
06:47 IST:
10.1: Glenn Maxwell to Richie Berrington, Turning in, on a nagging length, Richie Berringtonplays it back to the bowler.
06:47 IST:
Drinks break! Well, Scotland have come out firing in a must-win game. The onslaught from Brandon McMullen and George Munsey has helped them lay a solid platform for the innings. As for Australia, Glenn Maxwell has delivered a timely breakthrough and will now look to restore some sort of control back in the game. McMullen will aim to bat deep and take his side to a daunting total.
Score 96/2
BatsmanRichie Berrington 2(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerAdam Zampa 2-0-17-0
06:44 IST:
9.6: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, A good over for Australia! Just four runs after the wicket. Flighted full and on middle, Richie Berringtontucks it to long on for a single.
06:43 IST:
9.5: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Too full and shaping around off, Richie Berringtonsqueezes it out to short third man.
06:43 IST:
9.4: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, Brings out the leg-break now, length and outside off,Brandon McMullen knocks it through covers for a single.
06:42 IST:
9.3: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Bowls it quick, flat and on middle, Richie Berringtondrills it to long on for a single.
06:42 IST:
9.2: Adam Zampa to Richie Berrington, Tossed up on off, a googly. Richie Berringtonprods and blocks it out.
06:41 IST:
9.1: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, Too full and on middle, Brandon McMullenpushes it down the ground for a single.
06:41 IST:
The Scottish skipper, Richie Berringtonmakes his way out to the centre.
Score 92/2
BatsmanGeorge Munsey 35(23b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerGlenn Maxwell 2-0-26-1
06:40 IST:
8.6: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, OUT! TAKEN! The 89-run partnership is broken. How badly Australianeeded this wicket? Excellent from Glenn Maxwellthough, smart thinking! Similar delivery as the previous ball, Glenn Maxwelljust changes his line and drags it wide of off. George Munseygoes for the slog-sweep again but toe ends his shot to deep mid-wicket where Nathan Ellisruns in and takes it low to the ground.
06:39 IST:
8.5: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, SIX! This is incredible hitting! No fear at all by Scotland! A bit quicker, full and around off, George Munseyslog-sweeps it over deep square leg for a biggie.
06:39 IST:
8.4: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, A bit of swing here for Maxwell! Floats it up, full and around off, George Munseygets low to drive it away but miscues it back to Glenn Maxwell.
06:38 IST:
8.3: Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, Leg bye!Brandon McMullen uses his feet here and Glenn Maxwelljust slows it up, bowls it full and slanting on middle and leg.Brandon McMullen misses his flick and it goesoff the pads to point for a leg bye.
06:38 IST:
8.2: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, Glenn Maxwellbowls it slower through the air from around the wicket, outside off, George Munseyplays it to covers for a single.
06:37 IST:
8.1: Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, Tosses it up, full and on middle,Brandon McMullen flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Score 83/1
BatsmanBrandon McMullen 50(26b 2*4 5*6)
BowlerAshton Agar 2-0-19-1
06:36 IST:
7.6: Ashton Agar to Brandon McMullen, Fifty forBrandon McMullen! Fastest fifty by a Scottish player in T20 World Cups. Fantastic knock so far from the big-hitter. Flat and outside off,Brandon McMullen slaps it through covers for a single.
06:36 IST:
7.5: Ashton Agar to Brandon McMullen, SIX! One thing is sure right now, it's a belter of a pitch to bat! First time we are saying that in this tournament. An arm ball, full and on off, anticipated line and length.Brandon McMullen makes a bit of room and punches on the up, it goes all the way over long off for a biggie.
06:35 IST:
7.4: Ashton Agar to George Munsey, Darts it on the pads now. George Munseytickles it to short fine leg for a single.
06:35 IST:
7.4: Ashton Agar to George Munsey, Wide! Agar feeling the pressure! Bowls it well wide down the leg side. George Munseyleaves for a wide.
06:34 IST:
7.3: Ashton Agar to Brandon McMullen, Drops it short and wide of off.Brandon McMullen cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
06:34 IST:
Halt! The ball has been lost and the fourth umpire is out with the box of balls. We are all good to go now.
06:33 IST:
7.2: Ashton Agar to Brandon McMullen, SIX! BANG! Ashton Agarchanges ends but the results are the same from both ends right now. This is a 98-meter biggie. Angles in a full ball, very full actually andBrandon McMullen gets underneath the flight, he smacks it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
06:33 IST:
7.1: Ashton Agar to Brandon McMullen, An arm ball, full and around off,Brandon McMullen drops it back to the bowler.
Score 67/1
BatsmanBrandon McMullen 36(21b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerAdam Zampa 1-0-13-0
06:32 IST:
6.6: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, A single to end! 13 runs off Zampa's first over. Too full and on middle,Brandon McMullen eases it to long on for a single.
06:31 IST:
6.5: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, Bowls it slower in the air, full and outside off,Brandon McMullen punches it to cover.
06:31 IST:
6.4: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, FOUR! Scotlandare taking on Aussies best bowler here. Brilliant batting here. Zampa bowls it tad short and gives a lot of width.Brandon McMullen cuts it hard and through backward point for a boundary.
06:30 IST:
6.3: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, SIX! The fielder watches it sail over his head. Floated full and on middle,Brandon McMullen holds his stance and lofts it nonchalantly over long off for a biggie.
06:29 IST:
6.2: Adam Zampa to George Munsey, George Munseyshuffles across, this is full and around middle, George Munseygets on his knee and sweeps it to square leg where the fielder lets it through his hands but there is protection in the deep. One.
06:29 IST:
6.1: Adam Zampa to Brandon McMullen, Adam Zampastarts with a flatter delivery, outside off, turns away.Brandon McMullen cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Score 54/1
BatsmanGeorge Munsey 26(17b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerNathan Ellis 2-0-21-0
06:29 IST:
5.6: Nathan Ellis to George Munsey, FOUR! More runs! Fantastic over for Scotland! Not bowling to the field here. There is no one in the deep on the leg side and Nathan Ellisbowls it short and onto the body, George Munseygoes back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. Scotlandare 54/1 at the end of the Powerplay!
06:27 IST:
5.5: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, 50 up for Scotlandin quick time. A low full toss, wide of off.Brandon McMullen works it to deep point for a single.
06:26 IST:
5.4: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen,Brandon McMullen misses out here. A straight seam delivery, on a length and around off,Brandon McMullen punches with a straight bat but miscues it back to the bowler.
06:25 IST:
5.3: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, FOUR! Scotlandare going fire with fire right now. They are not backing away. Nathan Ellisbangs it short and around off,Brandon McMullen pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
06:24 IST:
5.2: Nathan Ellis to George Munsey, In the air and it falls safely. Fuller delivery, outside off, angling across. George Munseyhits with the wind, slices his shot but the man from deep cover runs forward and collects on a bounce.
06:24 IST:
5.1: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, Pitches it up, outside off. Brandon McMullendrives it through covers for a single.
06:26 IST:
Change of ends for Nathan Ellis (1-0-10-0).
Score 43/1
BatsmanGeorge Munsey 21(15b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerGlenn Maxwell 1-0-18-0
06:23 IST:
4.6: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, FOUR! Gets it through and George Munseyis into overdrive now. Too full and at the stumps, George Munseydrills it hard back past the bowler and beats the diving mid on fielder to his right for a boundary. Just the over Scotlandwere after, 18 runs off it.
06:25 IST:
4.5: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, SIX! Down the ground but the result is the same! Maxwell errs in lengththis time and serves it right in the slot, on off, George Munseyholds his shape and with a still head, tonks it back over the bowler's head for six more runs.
06:22 IST:
4.4: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, SIX! Innovative and effective! Maxwell angles it in from around the wicket, on middle, George Munseygets into the position early as he switches his hands and nails the reverse sweep over deep point for a six.
06:21 IST:
4.3: Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, On a nagging length, turning in, on middle, Brandon McMullennudges it in front of mid-wicket and takes a quick single.
06:21 IST:
4.2: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, Shorter and at the stumps, George Munseybacks away and dabs it square in front of point for a single.
06:21 IST:
4.1: Glenn Maxwell to George Munsey, Tosses it up, full and on middle, George Munseyclips it to mid-wicket.
Score 25/1
BatsmanBrandon McMullen 17(11b 0*4 2*6)
BowlerMitchell Starc 2-0-11-0
06:20 IST:
3.6: Mitchell Starc to Brandon McMullen, PUT DOWN! A valiant effort though for Travis Head! Starc goes full and it is around off, Brandon McMullensmacks it low and flat towards cover where Travis Headflings himself to his right but the ball does not stick in his palm and pops out as his elbow hits the ground. They cross.
06:19 IST:
3.5: Mitchell Starc to Brandon McMullen, SIX! With the wind or against it, it does not matter one bit to Brandon McMullen. Starc lands it on a back of a length and offers a fraction of width. Brandon McMullenskips down the track and frees his arms to slap it against the wind. Clears deep cover fence with relative ease for a maximum.
06:18 IST:
3.4: Mitchell Starc to George Munsey, Goes into the wicket and tucks the batter up for room, George Munseymistimes the pull as he gloves it behind square on the leg side for a run.
06:17 IST:
3.3: Mitchell Starc to Brandon McMullen, Full and angling away, outside off, Brandon McMullenreaches out to go through the off side. Gets an outside edge down to deep third for a single.
06:17 IST:
3.2: Mitchell Starc to George Munsey, DROPPED! Almost pulled it off did Mitchell Marshbut that will go down as a chance. Full and shaping away, around off, George Munseyreaches out and lofts it towards wide mid off where Marsh leaps to his right and goes for it with his non-dominant left hand. The ball does not stick and it pops out. The batters cross as the ball dribbles away.
06:16 IST:
3.1: Mitchell Starc to Brandon McMullen, At 139.9 kph from over the wicket, on a length, coming back in, Brandon McMullenleaves a big gap again as he shapes up to go back over the bowler's head. Gets an inside edge that goes behind square on the leg side for a single.
Score 15/1
BatsmanBrandon McMullen 9(7b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerNathan Ellis 1-0-10-0
06:15 IST:
2.6: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, Sharp inward movement on this one from Ellis. Full and at the stumps, Brandon McMullenleaves a big gap between bat and pad and just about manages to eke out an inside edge that goes down to fine leg for one.
06:14 IST:
2.5: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, Nipping back in, full and on the off-stump line, Brandon McMullenreads it well and pushes it back to the bowler.
06:14 IST:
2.4: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, SIX! BOOM! That is a shot and a half from Brandon McMullen. Ellis pitches it up, full and swinging away, on off, Brandon McMullenhits through the line and with a good swing of the bat, he clears the wide long off fence for a biggie.
06:13 IST:
2.4: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, WIDE! Goes searching for the magical delivery but errs in line. This goes down leg for a wide.
06:12 IST:
2.3: Nathan Ellis to George Munsey, Edgy but George Munseygets away with it! Makes the ball leave the left-hander from over the wicket, on a length, outside off, George Munseygoes for a hoick across the line but gets a top edge that flies down to deep third. Mitchell Starc sprints across and slides to his right near the fence to keep it down to one.
06:10 IST:
2.2: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, Bangs it on a back of a length, at the batter, Brandon McMullenswivels and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for a single.
06:10 IST:
2.1: Nathan Ellis to Brandon McMullen, Beats the bat straight away! Steams in from over the wicket and hits the good length, shaping away, in the channel on off, Brandon McMullensprings on the front foot for the drive but the ball nips away and keeps going away from him to beat the bat.
06:10 IST:
Change. Just one over for Agar as Nathan Ellisis brought into the attack.
Score 5/1
BatsmanGeorge Munsey 1(7b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMitchell Starc 1-0-1-0
07:34 IST:
1.6: Mitchell Starc to George Munsey, Lands it on a good length, going away from the batter, George Munseyextends his hands and knocks it along the ground to mid off.
07:34 IST:
1.5: Mitchell Starc to George Munsey, Beaten again! This time on the inside edge. On a nagging length, angling in a bit, on off, George Munseyuses his feet to whip it away on the inside edge but misses out.
07:34 IST:
1.4: Mitchell Starc to George Munsey, Oh, that was so close to the off pole! Full and swinging away from the left-hander, on off, George Munseystays rooted in his crease and tries to drive it away from his body but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball zips past the off stump.
07:34 IST:
1.3: Mitchell Starc to Brandon McMullen, Shaping in, on a nagging length, on off, Brandon McMullentaps it wide of mid off and gets off the mark with a quick single.
07:34 IST:
1.2: Mitchell Starc to Brandon McMullen, Goes full in search of swing but gets the length wrong. This comes out as a low full toss, on off, Brandon McMullenaccounts for the inward movement and pushes it to cover.
07:34 IST:
1.1: Mitchell Starc to George Munsey, Leg bye! A prolonged appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved. That looked to be clearly going down leg and might have even pitched outside leg. Dishes it out on a fullish length, at the toes, a bit of late away movement, George Munseyfails to get his bat down in time as the ball rolls off the pads towards backward square leg for a leg bye.
06:04 IST:
Mitchell Starcto bowl from the other end. Also, Brandon McMullenwalks out to bat.
Score 3/1
BatsmanMichael Jones 2(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerAshton Agar 1-0-3-1
07:34 IST:
0.6: Ashton Agar to Michael Jones, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Ashton Agarstrikes in the first over! Unfortunate for Michael Jones. Ashton stays around the wicket and slips in the arm ball, short and on off and middle, coming in with the angle. With a deep point in place, Michael Jonesgets on the back foot and tries to get it to the man in the deep there to rotate the strike. Pays the price for working it against the angle as the ball keeps coming back in. Catches the inside edge which deflects back onto the pads and then goes onto hit the stumps.
07:34 IST:
0.5: Ashton Agar to Michael Jones, Nearly sneaked through! Full and tailing back in sharply, on middle and leg, Michael Jonesclears his front leg and goes for a wild hack across the line. Gets it off the inner half of the bat, wide of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
07:34 IST:
0.4: Ashton Agar to Michael Jones, There's that arm ball again from around the wicket to the right-hander, full and slanting in, on the pads, Michael Jonesgets rushed and gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball thuds on the pads.
07:34 IST:
0.3: Ashton Agar to George Munsey, George Munseyand Scotlandare away! Gives the ball air this time and it spins in a touch, full and on middle, George Munseygets down and slog-sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
07:34 IST:
0.2: Ashton Agar to George Munsey, Fires it in again but pulls the length back a touch, on off, George Munseypresents a straight bat and pats it back to Agar.
07:34 IST:
0.1: Ashton Agar to George Munsey, Starts from over the wicket and gets the outswinger in straight away, full and curving away, on off, George Munseypushes it back to the bowler off the front foot.
06:00 IST:
Done with the pre-match formalities. Are you ready for action? We know someone who will be glued to their screen right now. Yes, that's England who are cheering for their Ashes rivals today for a small favour, but mighty Aussies know only one thing andit's winning. A lot hanging around this match. Only time will tell who joins Australiain Group B. The players are out in the middle. Ashton Agarto bowl first. George Munseyand Michael Jonesto open for Scotland. Let's play...
05:53 IST:
As you all know the procedure by now, the two umpires walk out in the middle and are followed by both teams as it is time for the national anthems. It will be Scotland's first followed by the national anthem of Australia.
05:52 IST:
Chris Soleis in for a chat. He says that it was a pretty Scottish start to the game between England and Namibia and they were wondering if it was going to be washed out. Having played earlier at this venue in the CPL, he hopes to provide the team with some inside information. Adds that they have been preparing well. Shares that they have been playing some good cricket and they should be good if they stick to what has been working for them. Feels that if they adapt to the conditions quicker than the Aussies, they will be in a good position.
05:47 IST:
PITCH REPORT - Pommie Mbangwa is pitchside. He says the wind speed is 16 kmph which could play a big factor. Adds the square boundaries are 69 metres and 66 meters respectively. The straight boundaryis 78 metres. Matthew Hayden joins him and says the groundsman has done a great job, unlike the other wickets. There is a lotof grass which will help the ball hold onto the pitch, itis hard and won't spin much.Feels the captain winning the toss should bowl first andtells that 175 should be a par score on this pitch.
05:40 IST:
The captain of Scotland, Richie Berringtonsays that they are okay with batting first. Feels that it is a good surface and should stay pretty true throughout. Adds that the batting unit has been doing well and will look to put a good score on the board. Shares that they knew that if they wanted to progress, they would have to beat some of the top teams and this is a great opportunity. Informs that they are going with the same team as the last game.Further says that it is about trusting the skills and that there is a lot of belief in the team.
05:39 IST:
The captain of Australia, Mitchell Marshsays they will bowl first as it looks like a good surface. Shares that they are taking this as another game and admits they have a lot of respect for Scotland. Adds they want to focus on themselves in this match. Informs they have made two changes with Pat Cumminsand Josh Hazlewoodsitting out and Mitchell Starcand Ashton Agarcoming in for them.Mentions it is just about giving the rest with a heavy schedule around
05:41 IST:
Scotland (Unchanged Playing XI) - George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Matthew Cross (WK), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif.
05:41 IST:
Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Ashton Agar (In for Pat Cummins), Mitchell Starc (In for Josh Hazlewood), Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
05:33 IST:
TOSS - Australiahave won the toss and they have elected to BOWL first.
