SCO vs AUS Predictions – 3rd T20I – 07/09/2024
Australia aim for a perfect 3-0 over Scotland before heading to England
The third and final T20I of a three-match series between Scotland and Australia is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 7th. The two teams will lock horns at Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place in Edinburgh, with the action starting at 6:30 PM IST.
Check out our analysis for the third T20I with the top betting tips and prediction.
SCO vs AUS Prediction – 3rd T20I – Best Bets
Here are some of the best bets for this Scotland vs Australia 3rd T20I match.
Travis Head to score over 33.5 performance points – Stake @ 1.85, BET HERE
Travis Head was dismissed for a duck in the last game but had hammered 80 off 25 in the first T20I. He has been in incredible form, smashing six fifties in the last eight innings.
Total sixes over 14.5 – 10cric @ 1.75, BET HERE
The venue in Edinburgh has short boundaries and a flat pitch, making it easier for batters to hit sixes. In the first two games, the two teams have smacked 34 sixes in total.
Brandon McMullen to score over 19.5 runs – Stake @ 1.85, BET HERE
Brandon McMullen has been one of the best batters for Scotland, having scored 441 runs in T20I cricket at an average of 37 and strike rate of 149. He has hit two fifties against Australia in three games.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
The pitches at Grange Cricket Club Ground in Edinburgh are usually pretty flat and batters dominate the proceedings here. Short boundaries further help the boundary-hitting. The average first innings score here after 28 T20Is stands at 167.
SCO vs AUS Odds 3rd T20I
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Head-to-Head Record SCO vs AUS
Scotland and Australia have competed against each other three times in T20 cricket, with Australia coming out on top on all occasions.
Scotland
Following a seven-wicket hammering in the first game, Scotland suffered another heavy defeat in the second game by 70 runs. Chasing 197, Brandon McMullen showed some fight with his 59 off 42 but didn’t have enough support as they lost the last six wickets for 20.
Australia
Australia clinched the series with another dominant performance in the second T20I. Josh Inglis was the star of the show, hitting the fastest T20I century (43 balls) for Australia to power the team to 196. Marcus Stoinis was the pick of the bowlers in the second innings with a career-best 4 for 23.
Where to Watch SCO vs AUS 3rd T20I
Check out the details of where to watch the Scotland vs Australia 3rd T20I match.
- The Indian viewers can watch the T20I series on FanCode applications with a paid subscription.
- For those in Australia, you can catch all the live action on Fox Cricket.
- The UK and Ireland residents can tune into BBC to watch the contest.
Toss Prediction
Grange Cricket Club Ground, Edinburgh is an excellent venue for batting and the pitches remain the same for the entirety of the match. Teams prefer having a target in front so you can expect the team winning the toss to field first.
SCO vs AUS 3rd T20I – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather forecast suggests that Edinburgh should be partly sunny on Saturday afternoon. There is a 60% cloud cover expected but with only around a 5% chance of precipitation.
Favourites to win the match – Australia
The betting market has Australia as massive favourites to win this match. Australia have been one of the best teams whereas Scotland have not had much experience at the top level.
Key matchup
Jake Fraser-McGurk, who was dismissed by Brad Currie in the last game, doesn’t have a great record against left-arm pacers, averaging below 18.
