The Australia tour of Scotland started with the 1st T20i today at Edinburgh. Scotland was put into bat first by Mitch Marsh. George Munsey gave an electrifying start in the powerplay, but Scotland was not able to capitalize on the start, and George Munsey also got out at the end of the powerplay at a score of 52. In the middle, some little contributions by skipper Richie Berrington and Matthew Cross. Scotland set a target of 155 runs. Sean Abbott and Meredith bowled impressively Abbot got a 5-fer and 3 for Meredith.
Travis Head’s fireworks at Edinburgh
Australia started the batting, and it was an easy target for them, but Travis Head made it look more easy with his blistering knock. He just started straight away with his big hits all over the ground. Australia set a record score in the powerplay for T20i. They scored 113 runs in the first 6 overs. Travis Head was so dangerous today.
He scored 80 runs of just 25 balls at a strike rate of 320. It is one of the most aggresive T20i knocks. He targeted all the bowlers and struck 12 fours and 5 sixes in his inning. He just missed a chance to score the fastest hundred today. Due to his magnificent knock and Mitch Marsh’s 39 runs of 12 balls, Australia chased down the total comfortably within 10 overs.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Travis Head
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