Australia dropped six catches but still chased down Scotland’s total of 180 to secure a final-over victory that saves England from an early T20 World Cup exit
Despite Glenn Maxwell having a day to forget with bat and ball, Australia beat Scotland at the T20 World Cup.Despite Glenn Maxwell having a day to forget with bat and ball, Australia beat Scotland at the T20 World Cup.With their own progression to the Super Eight stage already assured, Australia were well below their best as they chased down Scotland’s 5-180 with two balls to spare.
In reply, Australia struggled to catch fire and sat at 1-36 after six overs and their slowest powerplay of the competition. When the equation reached 107 needed from the final 10 overs, England would have been considering booking their flights home.Free weekly newsletter Subscribe to our cricket newsletter for our writers' thoughts on the biggest stories and a review of the week’s actionStoinis was the first to make an impact. With 89 needed from 42 balls, he took 18 off one over from Safyaan Sharif when he switch-hit him for six and then cleared the rope down the field next ball.
And then with 60 needed from the final overs, Head hit Sharif for three straight sixes before eventually being caught down the ground a few balls later. By then, the damage was done and any thought of Australia deliberately knocking England out of the tournament had been shown up as a myth. David finished the job, knocking Scotland out and taking Australia unbeaten into the Super Eights, where they are likely to face India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
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