Australia vs Scotland Prediction: Australia playing like defending Champions

Australia and Scotland are going head to head in the 35th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on 16 Jun 2024. Australia are playing like the defending Champions. Who will win this game of cricket?

Australia has started the ODI World Cup strong with three victories in three matches, securing their place in the next stage. Travis Head and David Warner form a powerful opening pair, with Warner leading the team in runs scored. Marcus Stoinis has been a standout performer in the middle order. He has not only performed well with the bat but his contributions with the ball cannot be ignored. Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade, and Tim David are yet to come into the form which will be crucial for Aussies going forward. Adam Zampa showcased a strong bowling performance in the last match, leading the spin attack. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Ellis are expected to play key roles in the seam department for Australia.

Glenn Maxwell, David Warner, Timothy David, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Pat Cummins

Scotland has delivered a strong performance so far in the tournament, winning 2 matches and having one washed-out game. They currently hold the second position on the points table with a commendable Net Run Rate. If they manage to defeat Australia, Scotland will advance to the Super 8 round.

The top-order batsmen, including George Munsey, Michael Jones, and Brandon McMullen, have been consistent in their contributions to Scotland. In case of any failure, the team can rely on experienced middle-order batsmen like Richie Berrington, Michael Leask, and Matthew Cross.

However, Scotland's bowling performance has not been up to the mark, which could potentially pose a challenge for them against strong opposition. Brad Wheal leads their bowling attack with 4 wickets, while Christopher Sole, Safyaan Sharif, and Chris Greaves have each taken 2 wickets.

Safyaan Sharif, George Munsey, Michael Jones, Bradley Wheal, Brandon McMullen, Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, Chris Sole, Mark Watt

It is likely that the team winning the coin toss will choose to bat first, as the pitch at Daren Sammy Stadium typically favours batsmen in the first half of the match. The pitch offers consistent pace and bounce, allowing batsmen to play their shots effectively. The average first-inning score in the last five matches played at this stadium is approximately 175. However, the pitch tends to become more difficult to bat on during the second innings, with spinners becoming more influential. The weather is expected to be humid with a temperature of around 28 degrees.

Our prediction is that Australia will emerge victorious in this match. They have shown strong performances this season, both with the bat and the ball. Despite the spirited efforts of Scotland, we believe they are not a match for the Australian team. Our recommendation is to bet on Australia to win.