Castries [St Lucia], After his team's five-wicket defeat to Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup match, Scotland captain Richie Berrington said that they could not take advantage with the ball till the end and wanted to take their start with the ball further. Failed to increase. For quite a long time.
Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis scored half-centuries as Australia defeated Scotland by five wickets to remain unbeaten in the group stage in the ICC T20 World Cup match in St Lucia on Sunday.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Ritchie said, "We were in a pretty good position until halfway through. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage until the end.We had a really good start with the ball but we couldn't execute for quite a while. A few big overs finally brought them back into the game. It was windy on the field, so we tried to get them away from the wind. We were expecting something more with the bat after this, given the situation we were in, but I think the players can keep their heads high.We played very good cricket throughout the tournament. We're a little disappointed considering the position we were in here to qualify but couldn't do it."
With this win, Australia tops Group B with four wins and eight points from four matches. Scotland failed to qualify for the Super Eights, finishing third with two wins, one loss and no results, giving them five points. Defending champions England have reached the Super Eights with a huge assist from their arch-rivals, as they also have the same win-loss record and points as Scotland, just a higher net-run-rate.Talking about the match, Australia gave Scotland the opportunity to bowl first. After losing the wicket of Michael Jones early, George Munsey (35 runs from 23 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes) and Brandon McMullen (60 runs from 34 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes) made a quick partnership of 89 runs. Brought Scotland back into the match. game. A brilliant innings from captain Richie Berrington (42* off 30 balls with one four and two sixes) took Scotland to 180/5 in 20 overs.
Glenn Maxwell (2/44) was the best bowler for Australia.Ashton Agar, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa got one wicket each.
Chasing the target of 181 runs, Australia lost some early wickets and at one point the score was 60/3. Then, an 80-run partnership between Travis Head (68 from 49 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Marcus Stoinis (59 from 29 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) took Australia to the brink of victory. Delivered and Tim David (24* off 14 balls, with two fours and a six) produced some fine finishing to seal the win with two balls to spare.
Mark Watt (2/34) was the bowler selected for Scotland.
Stoinis received the 'Player of the Match' award.
Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis scored half-centuries as Australia defeated Scotland by five wickets to remain unbeaten in the group stage in the ICC T20 World Cup match in St Lucia on Sunday.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Ritchie said, "We were in a pretty good position until halfway through. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage until the end.We had a really good start with the ball but we couldn't execute for quite a while. A few big overs finally brought them back into the game. It was windy on the field, so we tried to get them away from the wind. We were expecting something more with the bat after this, given the situation we were in, but I think the players can keep their heads high.We played very good cricket throughout the tournament. We're a little disappointed considering the position we were in here to qualify but couldn't do it."
With this win, Australia tops Group B with four wins and eight points from four matches. Scotland failed to qualify for the Super Eights, finishing third with two wins, one loss and no results, giving them five points. Defending champions England have reached the Super Eights with a huge assist from their arch-rivals, as they also have the same win-loss record and points as Scotland, just a higher net-run-rate.Talking about the match, Australia gave Scotland the opportunity to bowl first. After losing the wicket of Michael Jones early, George Munsey (35 runs from 23 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes) and Brandon McMullen (60 runs from 34 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes) made a quick partnership of 89 runs. Brought Scotland back into the match. game. A brilliant innings from captain Richie Berrington (42* off 30 balls with one four and two sixes) took Scotland to 180/5 in 20 overs.
Glenn Maxwell (2/44) was the best bowler for Australia.Ashton Agar, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa got one wicket each.
Chasing the target of 181 runs, Australia lost some early wickets and at one point the score was 60/3. Then, an 80-run partnership between Travis Head (68 from 49 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Marcus Stoinis (59 from 29 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) took Australia to the brink of victory. Delivered and Tim David (24* off 14 balls, with two fours and a six) produced some fine finishing to seal the win with two balls to spare.
Mark Watt (2/34) was the bowler selected for Scotland.
Stoinis received the 'Player of the Match' award.
