IN PHOTOS: Australia make world record during run chase against Scotland

Updated On: 05 September, 2024 01:15 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

During the T20I match against Scotland, the Australian cricket team scripted history. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

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During the T20I match against Scotland, the Australian cricket team scripted history. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

<p>It was a boundary-scoring fest during the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/england-announce-squads-for-t20i-odi-series-against-ireland-23381670" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>T20I</strong></a> match against Scotland, where Australia registered their names in the history books by scoring the most runs in the powerplay of the T20 international format</p>

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It was a boundary-scoring fest during the T20I match against Scotland, where Australia registered their names in the history books by scoring the most runs in the powerplay of the T20 international format

<p>The Aussies dominated the powerplay as they scored 113 runs against <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/pat-cummins-to-miss-australias-tour-to-england-and-scotland-23364394" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Scotland</strong></a> which is the most by any team in the format</p>

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The Aussies dominated the powerplay as they scored 113 runs against Scotland which is the most by any team in the format

<p>Earlier, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/gautam-gambhir-makes-an-impact-wherever-he-goes-jonty-rhodes-23384804" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> held the record. They scored 102 runs for the loss of no wickets against West Indies at Centurion back in 2023</p>

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Earlier, South Africa held the record. They scored 102 runs for the loss of no wickets against West Indies at Centurion back in 2023

<p>Swashbuckling <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/till-i-play-tests-ill-limit-franchise-appearances-travis-head-23350581" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Travis Head</strong></a> smashed 80 runs off just 25 deliveries. His knock was laced with 12 fours and 5 sixes</p>

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Swashbuckling Travis Head smashed 80 runs off just 25 deliveries. His knock was laced with 12 fours and 5 sixes

<p>Skipper <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/with-someone-like-cam-and-mitch-we-have-six-bowling-options-pat-cummins-ahead-of-bgt-23377467" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mitchell Marsh</strong></a> tonked three sixes and 5 fours. His innings ended with a score of 39 runs off 12 balls</p>

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Skipper Mitchell Marsh tonked three sixes and 5 fours. His innings ended with a score of 39 runs off 12 balls

<p>Josh Inglis provided the finishing touches with his 27* off 13 deliveries to wrap up the game with more than ten overs to spare. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/it-is-going-to-be-a-great-series-steve-smith-on-border-gavaskar-trophy-23385975" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia</strong></a> chased the target of 155 runs in just 9.4 overs</p>

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Josh Inglis provided the finishing touches with his 27* off 13 deliveries to wrap up the game with more than ten overs to spare. Australia chased the target of 155 runs in just 9.4 overs

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