England are by means of to the T20 World Cup Tremendous 8s after Australia battled previous a superb Scotland facet in St Lucia.
England’s rain-interrupted win over Namibia meant Scotland wanted a win to progress, whereas Australia had been already by means of to the subsequent stage.
Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis each made half centuries as Mitchell Marsh’s facet chased down their goal of 181 with two balls to spare.
Scotland have impressed all through this event and flourished once more right here, unfazed by their big-name opponents.
Brandon McMullen led the best way with an outstanding 60 from 34 balls because the Scots posted the very best ever whole towards Australia by an affiliate nation.
In reply, David Warner, Marsh and Glenn Maxwell all fell cheaply and Scotland regarded nicely positioned to drag off a seismic shock.
Nonetheless, Head timed his innings to perfection and alongside the highly effective Stoinis, he wrestled again the momentum.
Tim David completed the job with a mighty six to interrupt Scottish hearts and maintain England’s World Cup defence alive.
Extra to observe.