Australia, Scotland Begin 3-Match T20I Series

Australia and Scotland kick off a three-match T20I series at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh today. This marks their first encounter since the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Australia narrowly defeated Scotland. The series will see an Australian team missing key bowlers like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, making it a golden opportunity for Scotland to secure a historic win. Key Scottish players to watch include George Munsey, Richie Berrington, and Brad Currie, who have been in excellent form. The pitch at Grange Cricket Club has historically favored teams batting first, with an average first-innings score of 166. Despite these factors, Australia remains the favorite with a 70% chance of winning the opening match.