Travis Head led Australia to a record-breaking success over Scotland in the opening match of their three-match T20I series, setting the greatest powerplay overall in T20I history. The match, held at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh, showcased Head’s explosive batting and highlighted Australia’s supremacy in the format.

Australia limits Scotland to 154

After winning the toss, Australia chosen to bowl initially, a choice that settled as they handled to limit Scotland to 154/9 in their set aside 20 overs.

Scotland’s innings was a variety, with none of their batsmen able to transform starts into huge ratings. George Munsey supplied a flying start with 28 run 16 balls, consisting of 2 fours and 3 6s. However, the remainder of the leading order resisted Australia’s rate attack. Richie Berrington and Matthew Cross contributed 23 and 27 runs, respectively, however the middle and lower order stopped working to speed up in the latter phases of the innings.

Australia’s bowlers were effective, with Sean Abbott leading the attack with figures of 3/39 in his 4 overs. Xavier Bartlett was likewise outstanding, getting 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 4 overs, while Adam Zampa supplied essential developments, taking 2/33.

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Travis Head smashes joint-fastest T20I half-century for Australia

In action, Australia ferreted out the target of 155 with impressive ease, ending up at 156/3 in simply 9.4 overs. The star of the innings was Travis Head, who played a blistering knock of 80 run simply 25 balls, smashing 12 fours and 5 6s. Head’s explosive start, a 17-ball half-century, set the tone for the chase, with Mitchell Marsh continuing the assault with a quickfire 39 off 12 balls, consisting of 5 fours and 3 6s.

Scotland’s bowlers were not able to consist of the Australian batsmen, with Mark Watt being the only one to discover some success, taking 2 wickets for 13 runs in his 2 overs. Brandon McMullen handled to dismiss debutant Jake Fraser McGurk for a duck, however the remainder of the attack was required to the cleaners by the Australian batters.

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Highest powerplay rating in T20Is:

• 113 – Australia vs Scotland, 2024
• 102 – South Africa vs West Indies, 2023
• 98 – West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2021
• 93 – Ireland vs West Indies, 2020
• 92 – West Indies vs Afghanistan, 2024

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