Castries [St Lucia], After his team's five-wicket win over Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup match, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh said facing tough challenges brings out the best in a team and the World Cup. The bar will start again. There is a Super Eight stage for them because they will play all the top countries in that entire stage.
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 in the post-match presentation after the game, Marsh said, "We talked about sticking to our game. We talked as a group about being really consistent in the way we want to play.Having already qualified, there was a little less pressure on us. Whenever our team is challenged, it gives its best. Today we were challenged and it was a good experience and now the World Cup has started once again."
Marsh lauded Scotland's progress over the years for recording their best ever performance in an ICC tournament, saying, "Scotland are a good team, they have improved a lot and we definitely want to respect that."
On playing a very busy schedule in the Super Eights, Marsh said, “It is going to be a busy schedule. T20 is a tough format.We're excited for what's to come."
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 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 in the post-match presentation after the game, Marsh said, "We talked about sticking to our game. We talked as a group about being really consistent in the way we want to play.Having already qualified, there was a little less pressure on us. Whenever our team is challenged, it gives its best. Today we were challenged and it was a good experience and now the World Cup has started once again."
Marsh lauded Scotland's progress over the years for recording their best ever performance in an ICC tournament, saying, "Scotland are a good team, they have improved a lot and we definitely want to respect that."
On playing a very busy schedule in the Super Eights, Marsh said, “It is going to be a busy schedule. T20 is a tough format.We're excited for what's to come."
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 selected for Scotland.
Stoinis received the 'Player of the Match' award.
