Australia Playing 11 vs Scotland- 1st T20I, Australia Tour of Scotland 2024

Australia is all set to clash with Scotland in the first encounter of the upcoming three-match series. Australia vs Scotland 1st T20I takes place on Wednesday (Sept 4) at Grange Cricket Club in Edinburg.

Mitchell Marsh leads the side in the series with a young bowling content that lacks senior members like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc. However, they have their key T20I batters and some other powerful young pacers.

Aussies faced a tough clash against Scotland in the T20 WC, where they had a narrow escape from the big upset. Now, they will aim for a good show against the European nation. Ahead of their opening clash, we glance at Australia's predicted playing 11 for the match.

Australia Playing 11 vs Scotland- 1st T20I, Australia Tour of Scotland 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head will be the opener for Australia in the 1st T20I. The left-handed batsman slammed a marvelous knock in the last clash against Scotland in T20 World Cup.

Jake Fraser-McGurk

Jake Fraser-McGurk will be the other opener after the ouster of David Warner. He has shown good form in some games and will be a powerful hitter for the side.

Mitchell Marsh (C)

Mitchell Marsh is the captain of the visiting team in the AUS vs SCO T20I series and will take the one-down position in batting. He will aim for a clean sweep under his leadership.

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Aaron Hardie

Aaron Hardie will take a place in the middle order and help the team with both batting and bowling. The right-arm pacer has played 7 T20Is so far.

Tim David

Tim David will be a powerful batter in the lower order and can smack runs all over the park in death overs. He will play the role of finisher.

Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis was the man who helped the team to clinch victory against Scotland during T20I WC. With his ability to bowl medium pace, he is a crucial member of the playing 11.

Josh Inglis (WK)

Josh Inglis will play the role of wicketkeeper for the Aussies in the match. He is an experienced wicketkeeper in the shortest format.

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Riley Meredith

Riley Meredith will lead the pace attack for the side. The right-arm pacer is a young and emerging pacer for Aussies who has impressed in his early games.

Nathan Ellis

Nathan Ellis is another pacer for the side who has a lot of experience with the team. The right-arm pacer will have a lot of responsibilities in the absence of senior pacers.

Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson is a left-arm pacer and will have more variation in the pace of attack. Hence, Mitchell Marsh can be added to the playing 11.

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa will be the spinner for the Aussies and there are no doubts that if Zampa is part of the team, he will lead the spin attack. Zampa is the most experienced bowler in their squad and is the primary spinner in the white-ball format.