Australia to Series Win Over Scotland by 70 runs in the second T20I on Friday, taking a 2-0 advantage in the three-match series Josh Inglis scored the fastest T20I century by an Australian, 103 off 49 balls. His performance helped Australia win by 70 runs over Scotland on Friday, putting them up 2-0 in the three-match series.
Australia to Series Win Over Scotland
Scotland faced an important challenge going into the second T20I against Australia. After losing the first match by a large margin, they needed a great performance to even the series and keep their chances alive. But Australia’s tough lineup, led by Josh Inglis, stood in their way, determined to secure the series victory and prove their superiority.
Scotland’s task grew much more difficult when Josh Inglis delivered a masterpiece in aggressive batting, scoring the fastest T20I century by an Australian. His 103 off 49 balls left Scotland reeling, and although flashes of brilliance from Brandon McMullen, Scotland was unable to maintain the necessary run rate. Inglis’ knock was critical in Australia’s 196/4 score, which proved overwhelming for Scotland.
Inglis hit almost all of Australia’s total, with the other top six players scoring only 89 runs off 73 balls. His quick footwork, smart shot selection, and ability to identify gaps separate him from his teammates and Scotland’s bowlers. The remainder of Australia’s lineup struggled on a two-paced ground, with players like Cameron Green (36 off 29) and Marcus Stoinis (20* off 20) failing to match Inglis’ performance.
Scotland’s chase began with promise, with George Munsey and Brandon McMullen scoring early boundaries, but wickets continued to fall. McMullen’s brilliant 59 off 42 balls was Scotland’s lone bright light, as Australia’s bowlers took advantage of the conditions. Sean Abbott’s dismissal of McMullen in the 13th over signaled the end for Scotland, who fell from 106/4 to 126 all out, losing their final six wickets for only 20 runs.
Australia’s bowlers, particularly Marcus Stoinis (4/23) and Cameron Green (2/16), bowled hard lengths and used their height to get more bounce out of the ground. They combined for six wickets, ensuring Scotland never got near to their mark. Chris Sole was Scotland’s best bowler, employing pace variations to limit Australia’s lower order, but the damage had already been done by Inglis’ burning century.
In the end, Australia’s comfortable 70-run victory secured the series triumph, with Inglis’ record-breaking effort at the forefront of the game. Scotland’s brave attempts with both bat and ball were unsuccessful, as they were unable to challenge Inglis’ aggressive approach or Australia’s disciplined bowling assault. you can read the official coverage from Cricket Scotland here.