T20I 2nd match: Scotland vs Australia match prediction

Scotland vs Australia match prediction: On Friday, September 6, Scotland (SCO) and Australia (AUS) will play the second Twenty20 International (T20I) of their three-match series at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. 

Although there was a clear mismatch between the two teams going into the match, supporters were probably expecting Scotland to fight harder than they did in the opening Twenty20 International on Wednesday, September 4. The hosts had a respectable start as they scored 56 runs for the cost of two wickets in the powerplay after Mitchell Marsh won the toss and decided to bowl first. But Australia was in complete control during the middle overs, eventually limiting Scotland to 154/9 in their 20 overs.

Scotland vs Australia match prediction:

As the tourists responded, youthful Jake Fraser-McGurk, making his T20I debut, was out of the game after the third ball of the innings. But Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh outclassed the Scottish bowlers, combining for an incredible 113 runs off just 34 balls. With a 25-ball 80, Head scored the highest, while Marsh managed just 39 off just 12 shots. With seven wickets remaining and 62 balls remaining, Josh Inglis (27* off 13 balls) and Marcus Stoinis (8* off 5 balls) ultimately led the Australians home.

Pitch Report:

Teams batting first have won 16 of the 25 games played at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh while chasing teams have won nine of them. The first innings score typically hovers around 170. In the opening few overs, the new-ball bowlers may receive some swing and they would want to take advantage of it.

Head to Head:

Scotland Likely XI:

Jack Jarvis, Charlie Cassell, Jasper Davidson, Brad Wheal, George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Mark Watt

Australia Likely XI:

Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), and Jake Fraser-McGurk

Best Player:

The most likely best batter of the match will be Travis Heard. 

The most likely best bowler of the match will be Adam Zampa.

Winning result:

The most likely team to win the match would be Australia.

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