AUS Win By Five Wickets | Australia vs Scotland Highlights of ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Australia Beat Scotland, England Qualify for Super Eight

Australia have done England a massive favour by beating Scotland, which means that Jos Buttler and his team have made it through to the Super Eight. Scotland would be heartbroken, especially after that performance which kept them ahead for a good part of the game. Well not just today but Scotland had a pretty good T20 World Cup, especially their consistency against all the teams. But they would be left to rue their dropped catches tonight as they bow out of T20 World Cup 2024. They can be mighty proud of that effort though. 

Australia have beaten Scotland by five wickets and it is a big confidence booster for them before the Super Eights! Scotland's hopes of making it to the Super Eight have ended with this loss with England going through after they beat Namibia earlier. 

OUT! Mark Watt has struck back and has gone past Marcus Stoinis' defenses. The right-hander batted very well for his half-century and attempted a reverse sweep which he did on a numberof times in this match. This time, he missed it and the ball smashed into the stumps! Marcus Stoinis b Mark Watt 59(29) 

FIFTY for Marcus Stoinis! The Australian all-rounder has stood up again in a crucial moment for his side with a 25-ball fifty, the second-fastest of the tournament. 

OUT! Scotland have Travis Head's wicket and it is Safyaan Sharif who has provided the breakthrough! Head was looking to shift gears but was caught in the deep this time around while trying to hit a similar shot he did earlier, for a six. A big moment in the game this! Travis Head c Michael Jones b Safyaan Sharif 68(49)

FIFTY for Travis Head but it has come at a very slow pace off 45 balls, unlike the left-hander who generally bats very aggressively! Will he be able to take Australia over the line here? 

Scotland continue to put Australia under a lot of pressure and at the moment, the Aussies seem to be unable to break through and score some quick runs. The bowlers are not letting the batters score easy runs and also to rotate strike. Australia need 95 runs from 48 balls and it will take some hitting! 

OUT! What a ball from Mark Watt to dismiss Glenn Maxwell! Watt is absolutely elated and Scotland continue to take wickets. The ball drew a shot from Maxwell and spun away or even could have touched the edge before knocking the stumps! A big wicket for Scotland! Glenn Maxwell b Mark Watt 11(8) 

OUT! Scotland have a big wicket in the form of Australia captain Mitchell Marsh. The right-hander attempted a big hit on the leg-side off Sharif's first ball but he found the fielder in the deep. Scotland continue their dominance in this innings as they keep things tight. Mitchell Marsh c (sub)Charlie Tear b Safyaan Sharif 8(9)

OUT! A big wicket up front with Brad Leask dismissing David Warner! The left-hander top-edged the ball and it was caught safely by skipper Richie Berrington. A good start by Scotland! David Warner c Richie Berrington b  Brad Wheal 1(4)

Scotland have scored 180/5 in the first innings. Brandon McCullen led the way with 60 runs off just 34 deliveries as Scotland posted a competitive total. Australia were under the pump when a partnership between George Munsey and Brandon McMullen was going good. Scotland lost wickets but did well to have a substantial total. Will Australia chase it down? England fans would be watching this match!

OUT! Nathan Ellis has a wicket to his name as he dismisses Michael Leask with Mitchell Starc taking a good catch in the deep. Australia have been picking up wickets in the last few overs and have managed to put an end to the onslaught by the Scotland batters. Michael Leask c Mitchell Starc b Nathan Ellis 5(8)

OUT! Australia finally hang onto a catch with Glenn Maxwell dismissing Matthew Cross. The right-hander hit a massive shot on the leg-side off the full toss and Ashton Agar did well to take the catch. Maxwell has his second wicket of the match. Matthew Cross c Ashton Agar b Glenn Maxwell 18(11) 

OUT! A big wicket for Australia with Brandon McMullen falling to Adam Zampa! The right-hander edged the ball while attempting to hit down the ground and the ball was caught beautifully by Mitchell Starc who was fielding at short third. A massive blow for Scotland! Brandon McMullen c Mitchell Starc b Adam Zampa 60(34) 

OUT! Finally some respite for Australia with Glenn Maxwell dismissing George Munsey! The left-hander was made to drag the ball from the off-stump line and hit it on the leg-side and he ended up finding the fielder with Nathan Ellis not making any mistake in taking the catch. A good partnership for Scotland comes to an end! George Munsey c Nathan Ellis b Glenn Maxwell 35(23)

FIFTY for Brandon McMullen! The right-hander has achieved this landmark off just 26 balls and he has given Scotland a flying start to this innings. He has struck two fours and five sixes and will want to carry on in the same manner. A very good innings! 

George Munsey and Brandon McMullen have given Scotland a good start, with the left-hander smashing two sixes and one four in the fifth over. Both batters have fearlessly played their shots and attacked the Australian bowlers, who seem to be under the pump at the moment. Scotland manage 54 runs in the powerplay and will look to continue with the momentum. Australia on the other hand, would hope for a breakthrough. 

Scotland have had a steady start in this contest with Brandon McMullen joining forces with George Munsey. Scotland will need these two to stitch a partnership while Australia will aim for another breakthrough. 

OUT! Australia have a wicket in the first over with Ashton Agar removing Michael Jones! Jones was unlucky as the ball caught the inside edge of his bat before hitting his leg and hitting the stumps.  Michael Jones b Ashton Agar 2(3)

Scotland playing XI vs Australia: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Matthew Cross(w), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif