The group stages of the 2024 T20 World Cup are concluding, with most teams playing their last match of this phase before heading to the Super Eight stages or back home. Similarly, Scotland and Australia look to square off against one another in the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia.
While Australia has won three games and attained the qualification status for Super Eight, Scotland’s hopes have diminished after England’s thumping win over Oman. It’s a do-or-die game for them, and the Scottish warriors will have to beat the Aussies or rely on Namibia to create an upset against England.
Ahead of this encounter, let us go through the all-important stats governing the pitch, head-to-head record, top players and match prediction. 
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia Pitch Report
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, is known to produce balanced tracks in the Caribbean Premier League, West Indies’ premier T20 competition. The spinners do get a lot of turn while the pacers get early lateral movement. However, there isn’t uneven bounce on the surface and the batters should be able to adapt well.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 35
Matches won batting first: 15
Matches won bowling first: 20
Average 1st innings Score: 135
Average 2nd innings Score: 126
Highest total recorded: 199/8 by WI vs AUS
Lowest total recorded: 72/10 by BANW vs SLW
AUS vs SCO Head-to-Head
This will be the first T20I between Australia and Scotland in cricket history.
AUS vs SCO Top Players Predictions
Travis Head (AUS):
The southpaw was in scintillating batting form during the IPL 2024 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Although his first couple of scores in the World T20 event didn’t hint at his good form, the last knock against Namibia was a good way to remember Head’s capabilities at the top of the order.
Marcus Stoinis (AUS):
The ‘Hulk’ has been in good form with both the bat and the ball. The conditions of the Caribbean and United States offer a lot to the medium pacers, and Stoinis has made full use of it. He scalped a three-fer and smashed a fifty against Oman earlier.
Brandon McMullen (SCO):
The top-order batter has been brilliant for the Scotland side and he helped them chase down a 151-run target quickly with a 31-ball 61* against Oman. He has a wide range of shots and can take the opposition bowler with his valiance.
AUS vs SCO Hit or Miss Prediction
Nathan Ellis (AUS): The Aussie pacer is likely to get a go in this game and can be one of the top contributors. Ellis has brilliant control over his wide range of bowling variations. He often picks up wickets with the old ball and can be a handy operator during the slog overs.
AUS vs SCO Conditions-based Predictions
- Team chasing has succeeded more often in T20s here.
- The spinners get decent assistance on these tracks.
- The batters need to be watchful in order to switch gears.
AUS vs SCO Match Predictions
Scotland are a good side and have been performing well. Hence, one can expect them to have an opening partnership of over 13.5 (1.95). In contrast, the Aussies might lose a wicket early inside 28.5 runs (1.85). Also, Australia have enough batting firepower to produce an over with more than 19.5 runs (1.97) coming out of it.
AUS vs SCO Winner Predictions
Australia seems like the favourites in this contest, but Scotland would be looking to go all guns blazing for a Super Eight spot.
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