Australia whitewash Scotland in 3-match T20Is series
Australia keep their unbeaten run against Scotland intact as they take the
third and final T20I by 6 wickets, to win the three-match series 3-0.
In the thrilling finale of the T20I series, Australia clinched a 3-0 victory over Scotland, securing their unbeaten run against the hosts. The match saw Cameron Green shine as the Player of the Match, remaining unbeaten on 62 off 39 deliveries, steering Australia to a 6-wicket win.
Earlier in the day, Mitchell Marsh, the Australian captain, won the toss and chose to field first. Brendon McMullen was the standout performer for Scotland, scoring a commendable 56 off 39 balls. However, the rest of the Scottish batters struggled to make an impact, with Scotland finishing their innings at 149/9 from 20 overs.
Cameron Green was the pick of the Australian bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs. Aaron Hardie and Sean Abbott both took two wickets, while Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis chipped in with a wicket each.
In reply, Australia had a shaky start, losing Jake Fraser-McGurk for a duck and Travis Head for 15. Mitchell Marsh made a valuable contribution of 31 off 23 balls, but it was Cameron Green who took the responsibility to finish the game. He remained unbeaten, scoring 62 off 39 deliveries, aided by Tim David's quickfire 25 off 14 balls and Aaron Hardie's 11 off 6 balls.
Bradley Currie was the most successful Scottish bowler, picking up two wickets for 20 runs from his 3 overs. Chris Sole and Jack Jarvis also claimed a wicket each, but it wasn't enough to prevent Australia from chasing down the total with 23 balls to spare.
The series concluded with Mitchell Marsh being presented with a traditional Scottish whisky bowl for winning the series. The Australian team posed with the trophy for a team picture, marking a successful end to their tour. The series provided valuable exposure for Scotland, highlighting the areas they need to improve to compete at this level.