Australia showed their dominance in the 2nd T20I match against Scotland, with Marcus Stoinis taking four crucial wickets and Brandon McMullen's 59 runs unable to save the hosts from a 70-run defeat. With this win, Australia also seals the three-match T20I series victory over Scotland. Cameron Green's two back-to-back wickets put Australia on the path to a comfortable victory as Scotland suffered three quick losses.
Australia Secures T20I Series Win Over Scotland
Australia extended their dominance over Scotland in the second T20I match, claiming a comfortable 70-run victory and securing the three-match series.
Match Recap
Batting first, Australia posted a challenging total of 169/7, thanks to an impressive 59 runs from Brandon McMullen. However, it was Marcus Stoinis who stole the show with the ball, taking four crucial wickets for Australia.
Scotland's chase was cut short by the loss of three quick wickets, including openers Michael Jones and George Munsey to Cameron Green's pace. Despite a valiant effort from McMullen, Scotland fell short of the target, reaching only 99 runs in their 20 overs.
Series Summary
With this victory, Australia seals the T20I series 2-0. The first match also saw an Australian win, with a margin of 48 runs.
Background
Australia and Scotland have a long history of T20I encounters, with Australia holding a dominant record. In their previous meeting, during the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, Australia won by 11 runs.
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in the 2nd T20I? A: Marcus Stoinis
Q2: How many runs did Brandon McMullen score in the 2nd T20I? A: 59
Q3: Who took the most wickets for Australia in the 2nd T20I? A: Marcus Stoinis (4)
Q4: What was the margin of victory for Australia in the series? A: 2-0
Q5: When was the last time Australia and Scotland played a T20I series? A: 2022 ICC T20 World Cup
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