SCO vs AUS 1st T20I: Grange Cricket Club Pitch Report, Average Score & More

Australia is set to return to action after a long break since the T20 World Cup, with a three-match T20I series against Scotland starting today. All three matches will be held at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.

Grange Cricket Club Pitch Report

The pitch at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh is traditionally favorable for batting, with an average first-innings score of 166 in T20Is. The venue has hosted 26 T20Is so far, with the highest total of 254 runs posted by New Zealand against Scotland. Given that this is the start of the season, the pitch is expected to remain good for batting, offering a fair contest between bat and ball.

Edinburgh T20I Stats and Record

Total Matches: 26
Matches Won Batting First: 16
Matches Won Bowling First: 10
Average 1st Innings Score: 166
Highest Total: 254 by New Zealand vs Scotland
Lowest Total: 82 by Scotland vs Pakistan
Highest Score Chased: 180 by Zimbabwe vs Scotland

Scotland vs Australia 1st T20I Match Details

Australia’s tour of the United Kingdom kicks off today with a three-match T20I series against Scotland, followed by a five-match ODI series and three T20Is against England. This series marks an exciting few weeks for cricket fans, as Scotland faces off against one of the world’s top teams. After narrowly missing direct qualification for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India, this series presents a prime opportunity for Scotland to showcase their talent on a global stage.

Mitchell Marsh will continue his role as Australia’s T20I captain, leading a team with a new-look bowling attack following Josh Hazlewood’s withdrawal due to a calf strain. Emerging talents like Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, and Cooper Connolly will be in the spotlight, while Travis Head is expected to be a key figure in the batting lineup. Jake Fraser-McGurk will likely open for Australia, supported by experienced players like Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, who will aim to make significant contributions.

Scotland, captained by Richie Berrington, sees this as a rare chance to test their skills against a top-tier team. With players like Michael Leask, George Munsey, Mark Watt, and Matthew Cross, Scotland has the potential to deliver some surprises. They will be looking to put up a strong fight throughout the series.

Australia T20 Squad

Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, Adam Zampa, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett

Scotland T20 Squad

Charlie Tear, Ollie Hairs, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Charlie Cassell, Bradley Currie, Safyaan Sharif, Christopher Sole, George Munsey, Brad Wheal, Michael Jones, Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis