Castries [St Lucia], After his team's five-wicket win over Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup match, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis said Travis Head's three sixes in the 16th over changed the course of the game.
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.
"The plan was simple, settle yourself in, play good shots, try to hit the ball hard and then assess the situation. There was a strong wind and that area was there to hit, the pitch was really good and I thought the Scots batted OK. We (myself and Head) were just talking about batting with one bowler and I think he changed the game with those three sixes, I think in the last 3-. “Being able to play consistently for 4 months in the IPL has helped me maintain my form and score runs,” he said during the post-match presentation.With this win, Australia is on top of 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 runs in 49 balls with the help of five fours and four sixes) and Marcus Stoinis (59 runs in 29 balls with the help of 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 chosen 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.
"The plan was simple, settle yourself in, play good shots, try to hit the ball hard and then assess the situation. There was a strong wind and that area was there to hit, the pitch was really good and I thought the Scots batted OK. We (myself and Head) were just talking about batting with one bowler and I think he changed the game with those three sixes, I think in the last 3-. “Being able to play consistently for 4 months in the IPL has helped me maintain my form and score runs,” he said during the post-match presentation.With this win, Australia is on top of 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 runs in 49 balls with the help of five fours and four sixes) and Marcus Stoinis (59 runs in 29 balls with the help of 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 chosen for Scotland.
Stoinis received the 'Player of the Match' award.
