Australia cruised to victory in the third and final T20I against Scotland, completing a series cleansweep with a 70-run win. Travis Head and skipper Mitchell Marsh led the Australian charge, setting a record-breaking powerplay total and smashing 155 runs in just 58 balls. In the second match, Josh Inglis stole the show with a quick-fire century, leaving Scotland reeling. With the third match fast approaching, Scotland will need to find a way to halt Australia's powerful batting lineup if they want to avoid a humiliating series defeat. Fans can catch all the action live on ABP Live.
Ahead of their upcoming matches against Scotland and England, top Australian cricketers participate in a fun but revealing lie-detector test. Captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja all shared some secrets about each other, with some interesting answers being revealed. The team is set to begin their long season with a T20 series against Scotland before taking on England and India.
In a brutal display of power, Australia crushed Scotland by seven wickets in the first of three T20 matches. The two teams will meet again at the Grange in Edinburgh for the next two matches. Controversy arose when Australia's Josh Inglis was bowled by Mark Watt, but claimed he wasn't ready and the umpires called it a no-ball. Check out the video and decide for yourself.
Travis Head's powerplay record-setting performance, with 73 runs in 25 balls and 16 boundaries, led Australia to a thrilling seven-wicket win over Scotland in the first T20 match of the series. Head also equaled teammate Marcus Stoinis' record for the fastest T20I fifty in just 17 balls, while captain Mitchell Marsh's explosive 39 off 12 balls helped Australia chase down 155 in less than 10 overs. Despite being just a warm-up series, Australia's dominant display served as a statement against Scotland's desire for revenge after giving them a tough fight in the T20 World Cup.
Australia dominated Scotland in the first T20 international in Edinburgh with Travis Head's explosive innings of 80 runs off just 25 balls setting a new record for the highest first powerplay score in T20Is. Captain Mitchell Marsh also contributed to the victory with his smashing knock of 30 runs in a single over. Despite an early wicket, Australia cruised to a comfortable 7-wicket win with Head reaching his half-century in just 17 balls. This impressive win solidifies Australia's dominance in the T20 format.
Travis Head, the Australian opener who played a match-winning knock in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final against India, recently participated in a fun lie detector test on Fox Network. Along with some of his teammates, including Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh, Head was put on the spot and asked various questions, including if he drank more than 35 beers after the World Cup triumph. Despite answering with a confident "no," the lie detector detected the statement as a lie, resulting in a hilarious moment on the show. This video is a must-watch for all cricket fans and promises to leave you in stitches.
Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has given insight into the different leadership styles of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Having played under all three of them, Bumrah reveals how each one of them brings something unique to the table. He praises Rohit for his empathy towards bowlers and Kohli's energy levels and passion as a leader even after stepping down from captaincy. Bumrah also talks about Dhoni's instinctive approach and lack of overthinking.
The first T20I of the three-match series between Scotland and Australia is underway at Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. Australia's explosive duo of Travis Head and debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk will open the innings while Scotland's Richie Berrington is captaining the team and Brandon McMullen will start the ball proceedings. Stay tuned for live updates and score!
As the ICC event heads into the final, we take a look at the top performers so far and pick the best XI. Travis Head's aggressive batting has been a key factor in Australia's unbeaten run, while Rohit Sharma's destructive innings have propelled India to the final. Nicholas Pooran's big-hitting skills have been on display, but the West Indies' early exit from the tournament has left him wanting more.
In a thrilling Super Eight match, India defeated Australia by 24 runs to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma's explosive knock of 92 runs set a formidable target of 205/5 for Australia to chase. Despite Travis Head's valiant effort of 76 runs, the Indian bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel, restricted Australia to 181/7. Axar's stunning one-handed catch at deep square leg to dismiss Mitchell Marsh proved to be a turning point in the match. India will now face England in the semifinals on June 27.