SCO vs AUS 2024, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | Scotland vs Australia

Scotland are set to host Australia for the first time in the shortest format. This time, the two teams will compete in a three-match T20I series, scheduled from September 4 to 7, with all games taking place at Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.

Scotland’s strong squad under Richie Berrington

Led by Richie Berrington, Scotland has named a formidable squad for the series. The batting lineup, featuring Berrington, George Munsey, Michael Jones and Matthew Cross, is expected to provide a solid foundation. In the bowling department, experienced players like Chris Greaves, Brad Wheal, Christopher Sole and Mark Watt will lead the attack.

Australia’s new-look squad for the series

Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, will embark on their first assignment since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, where they fell short of reaching the semi-finals. The squad includes exciting young talents like Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett and Jake Fraser-McGurk, who might get an opportunity to showcase their skills. The experienced core of the team includes Marsh, Travis Head, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa.

Australia tour of Scotland 2024, SCO vs AUS 1st T20I:

• Date and Time: September 4 ; 02:00 pm Local/ 01:00 pm GMT/ 06:30 pm IST
• Venue: Edinburg, Grange Cricket Club

Grange Cricket Club Pitch Report

The surface at Grange Cricket Club is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, seamers are likely to benefit from some lateral movement with the new ball. As the match progresses, the pitch is anticipated to settle, allowing batters to play their strokes more freely once they are set.

SCO vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: George Munsey, Josh Inglis
• Batters: Richie Berrington, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk
• All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Chris Greaves
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Mark Watt

SCO vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Travis Head (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
• Choice 2: Adam Zampa (c), Mark Watt (vc)

Also READ: SCO vs AUS 2024: Scotland’s best playing XI for the T20I series against Australia

SCO vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Aaron Hardie, Riley Meredith

SCO vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match ( September 4; 1:00 pm):

Squads:

Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Charlie Cassell, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Riley Meredith, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Also READ: SCO vs AUS 2024: Australia’s best playing XI for the T20I series against Scotland