Australia and Scotland will square off in T20 World Cup 2024 match No. 35 on Saturday at Gros Islet, St. Lucia’s Daren Sammy International Stadium.
The Australians, led by Mitchell Marsh, have already qualified for the postseason after winning their opening three group round games.
Scotland, on the other hand, needs to win this game in order to advance and prevent England—who have three points from three games—from winning.
In every area, Australia has shown ruthlessness in every game they have played thus far.
Their veteran combination of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Hazlewood has been devastating, but David Warner and Marcus Stoinis have been reliable at bat.
Nevertheless, leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who has already claimed eight wickets, is the star player for the 2021 champions.
However, Scotland has received a lot of recognition for its tenacity and spirit of resistance.
After weather interrupted their tournament opener against England, the Scottish squad, captained by Richie Berrington, emerged victorious against Oman and Namibia.
Given their current form, Scotland’s top order—which includes Brandon McMullen, Michael Jones, and George Munsey—is extremely important.
Alongside captain Berrington, Matthew Cross and the all-round combo of Chris Greaves and Michael Leask might be very useful if the Scottish top three are eliminated early.
Pitch Report
In Gros Islet, St. Lucia, the surface of Daren Sammy Stadium offers well-balanced playing conditions. A little bit of seam movement and more bounce usually helps the seamers, but the pitch also gives the spinners a good bit of turn. But hitters can score runs quickly once they become used to the speed and bounce of the deck.
Likely lineups
Australia: Tim David, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (WK), Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (C), and Tim David Michael Jones, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (C), Matthew Cross (WK), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal, and Bradley Currie are the players from Scotland.
Prediction
Australia are the clear favourites to win this match viewing their form and team balance.