England has secured their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s after Scotland narrowly lost to Australia in a thrilling match in St Lucia. Earlier in the day, England’s rain-interrupted victory over Namibia meant that Scotland needed a win to advance, while Australia had already qualified for the next round.
Scotland put up a strong fight against their more established opponents, with captain Richie Berrington leading the way with an impressive knock of 42 runs off 31 balls. Brandon McMullen also showcased his skills with an impressive knock of 60 runs off 34 balls, helping his team post the highest total made against Australia by an associate team. The partnership between McMullen and George Munsey (35 runs) laid a solid foundation for Scotland.
Although Australia lost key wickets early in their innings, Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis steadied the ship with resilient performances, ultimately securing the win for their team with just two balls to spare. Tim David’s powerful six sealed the victory, breaking Scottish hearts and keeping England’s World Cup aspirations alive.
