SCO vs AUS, 1st T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Scotland will host Australia in the 1st T20I (X)

Edinburgh is all set to host the much-anticipated T20I series opener between Scotland and Australia at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh on Wednesday, September 4. The home team will be eager to kick off the series with a bang, while the visitors will aim to settle in and showcase their brilliance.

SCO vs AUS 1st T20I: Team Previews

Scotland

In the batting department, Scotland will be banking on the experience and flair of players like George Munsey, skipper Richie Berrington, Brandon McMullen, Charlie Tear, Michael Leask, and wicketkeeper Matthew Cross to score big runs.

George Munsey, in particular, has been Scotland’s batting sensation since the start of 2024. In nine matches, he has piled up 330 runs at a solid average of 41.25, including two half-centuries.

When it comes to bowling, Scotland will rely on a combination of pace and spin to rattle Australia’s lineup. Leading the attack will be Bradley Currie, Charlie Cassell, Michael Leask, Christopher Sole, Safyaan Sharif, and slow left-arm spinner Mark Watt.

Watt has been the pick of the bowlers for Scotland in 2024, with 11 wickets in nine matches at an impressive economy rate of 6.56. His ability to turn the screws on opposition batters will be crucial, especially on a pitch that could offer some assistance to spinners later in the game.

Australia

Australia, with their explosive batting lineup, will look to hit the ground running. Travis Head will be tasked with setting the tone at the top with Jake Fraser-McGurk.

Wicketkeeper Jos Inglis, captain Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis are expected to provide the firepower in the middle order.

All-rounders Cameron Green and Aaron Hardie will add depth to the batting, making Australia’s lineup a tough nut to crack.

On the bowling front, pacers Riley Meredith and Xavier Bartlett, along with the experience of Adam Zampa, and Nathan Ellis, will be looking to make early inroads and keep Scotland on a tight leash.

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SCO vs AUS 1st T20I: Match Details and Live Streaming

SCO vs AUS 1st T20I: Grange Cricket Club Pitch Report

The pitch at Grange Cricket Club is a batter's dream, with runs often flowing thick and fast. Historically, the average first innings score here has been a solid 170, giving a clear indication that the bowlers will have their work cut out for them. Pacers, in particular, will need to be on their toes, as any missteps will be costly. Spinners, however, could come into play in the second innings as the pitch begins to slow down. Teams batting first have found success more often at this venue, with 16 wins out of 24 T20I matches. As a result, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

SCO vs AUS 1st T20I: Probable Playing XIs

Scotland: George Munsey, Charlie Tear, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Currie, Charlie Cassell, Christopher Sole.

Australia: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Jos Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Riley Meredith.

SCO vs AUS 1st T20I: Winner Prediction

Considering the overall experience and formidable squad, Australia are the favourites to win this clash.

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